Now that Christmas is most definitely on its way, it’s time
to think about stocking up those winter wardrobes. It’s the perfect time of
year to dig out your favourite cozy cardigans and snazzy tights, perfect for
mixing and matching with jeans for daytime, or warming up an LBD in the
evening. We’ve already seen the trends this season for 1970s throwbacks in
swishy dresses and androgynous silhouettes with long duster coats, capes, and
trenches. These are the essentials you’ll need for the winter.
Hats
The perfect way to accessorize the fur coats and trenches in
this season is with a stylish woollen hat. A knitted beanie adds a campus cutie vibe to a
duffel coat and jeans, especially fairisle designs; while embellished riders’
caps add an extra sparkle to a black jumpsuit on a night out. Wide-brimmed wool
or felt hats will keep you nice and toasty while remaining easy to pair with
any style of coat, especially in keeping with this season’s key colours of
mauve, camel, and black. For a stand-out effect, choose a colour to contrast with
your hair - a camel hat for dark hair, and vice versa.
Scarves
After the skinny scarf enjoyed a long-awaited revival last
season, it’s time to embrace the humble scarf in its original, snuggly form. Wide, wool tartan
scarves perfectly complement wool coats or fur, as well as adding a soft grunge
edge to the leather trousers and skirts on trend this winter. For a snuggly
casual outfit, pair a thick knitted scarf with a raincoat. Size is the most
important matter when adding a scarf to an outfit - for an on trend,
androgynous silhouette, the ‘boyfriend,’ or oversized scarf is the way to go.
You’ll feel as cozy out on your coffee run as you do snuggled in a blanket at
home.
Footwear
Sadly it’s time to tidy away all the strappy heels from the
summer. Fortunately, this season’s selection of boots have
something for everyone, from chunky biker flats to 1960s go-go wedges. Chelsea
boots, as with last year, are making a triumphant return, offering a perfect
compromise between punky buckles, height, and comfort. Look out for different
textures, which can add an extra element to an otherwise monochrome outfit,
with snake, crocodile, and leopard skin fabrics dominating the market. For
fashionistas looking to add some flair to an office dress code, both patent,
matte, and suede loafers are ideal as either flats or heels. Sporty gals will
love the
return of 90s leisurewear, from skates to retro-inspired trainers
(perfect for winter morning jogs).
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