Dress for Winter

Is the cold season coming and you have no clue what to wear while staying fashionable? Start reading to figure out how to be warm but stylish in the winter!

Steps

The Basics

  1. Layer your clothing. Try wearing a long-sleeved top inside of woolen and knitted sweaters. Wear Long Johns or other warm leggings inside jeans, dress pants, or any other pant worn otherwise.
    • Choose a thick coat that falls below the waist, preferably reaching the knees. Layering your clothing helps to trap body heat within the layers, consequently insulating you.
      • Too many layers, however, have the capacity to cause sweating, which can become cold and defeat the purpose of layering. Try a few layers of good, warm materials such as wool, polyester, and thick synthetics. Avoid cotton directly on the skin, as it does not provide any warmth.
  2. Wear loose sweaters. Tight clothing does not trap any heat, whereas loose clothing allows for more insulation. Tight-fitting sweater dresses are only made for fashion and should be worn during the fall, not in very cold temperatures. Try fleece tops, woollen and knitted sweaters, and thick hoodies. If you wear hoodies, make sure you have 1-2 layers inside.
  3. Buy warm gloves, scarves, and caps. Mittens do not allow you to have a strong grasp on objects, so you may choose to wear gloves. You can wear gloves where you are provided an option to cover your fingers with a flap that can be opened or closed. Your scarf should be knitted or woollen, and broad. Your cap should have ear flaps, as caps without ear flaps often slip off the head and provide no coverage for the ears. Sometimes, you can wear a thinner scarf inside your jacket, and a thicker one outside your jacket when you are outdoors. Some people also like wearing fashion scarves for style purposes - these should be indoor scarves. Even for the indoors, try wearing fashion scarves that have thick material and are broad. Thin scarves should be reserved for summer and fall.
  4. Wear shawls, blankets, or throws. Warm blankets knitted, made of wool, polyester, and velvet, are very warm materials you can wear over your regular clothing inside or outside. Polyester throws are extremely soft and very comfortable and plush, which can help you have comfortable sleep as well.

Skirts and Dresses

  1. Make sure to have on a pair of tights or leggings to keep your legs warm. Layer multiple pairs for extra cold days.
  2. Layer a close-fitting long sleeved shirt under or over a dress to avoid getting cold.
  3. Pair a baggy or loose skirt with a form-fitting sweater to avoid getting swallowed up by your clothing. Tight skirts can be balanced out with baggier sweaters.

Jeans

  1. Choose jeans that are comfortable and fit you well
  2. Wear tights under your jeans for added warmth
  3. Select a top. Anything goes with jeans, so get creative!
  4. Consider wearing corduroys instead. Corduroys are the warmest pants you can wear in the winter, and are a much better option than jeans. Jeans get cold easily and are sometimes uncomfortable in cold weather, whereas dress pants are too thin. Wearing thick leggings underneath a pair of corduroys is an excellent way to feel warm.

Shoes and Outerwear

  1. Wear woollen, thick winter socks. Anklets are better for the summer, and thin socks obviously do not trap heat. Wearing thicker socks, made preferably of wool, help keep your feet extremely warm. Since the feet and head are main areas from which heat escapes, warm feet ensure your entire body more warmth.
  2. Buy a coat that both fits your style and keeps you warm. You will be wearing this almost everyday in the winter, so be sure to get one that's going to last as well as one that will go with everything.
  3. Choose a hat you like. Most of your body heat is lost through the head, so wearing a hat can help maximize warmth.
  4. Pick a pair of mittens or gloves. Try looking at Target, Nordstrom, or Macy's for ones that you like
  5. Wear scarves. Scarves are a great way to help keep your upper body warm, and there are thousands of different styles to choose from.
  6. Invest in a good pair of boots. Boots not only do an excellent job of keeping your feet warm, but they can go with almost anything.
    • Wear long, warm boots. Knitted boots are generally for the fall season. Winter boots should have strong, rubber bases that prevent you from slipping on ice, and should be water- and wind-proof. The boots should have warm linings inside. Fur inside the boots can also provide comfort, and look stylish outside as well. Leg warmers can be worn inside or outside boots for extra warmth. Try tucking your pants into your boots for extra insulation.

Hair and Make-up

  1. Vary your hairstyles. Leaving your hair down helps protect your neck from the winter chills, but be careful as the dry winter air makes longer hair more susceptible to getting tangled. Braids or buns are good ways to prevent unruly hair.
  2. Keep your make-up natural.

Tips

  • Switch off between wearing skirts and jeans for a more varied look.
  • Wear lots of layers--that way if the temperature changes throughout the day you'll be prepared!
  • Sneak some hand warmers into the pockets of your jeans or sweater to keep your hands extra cozy.
  • If you have many layers, when it gets warmer, you can easily remove a layer and add an extra one if you get too hot/cold.

Warnings

  • Wearing cotton directly on the skin can make you colder. If you sweat, the moisture you produce is absorbed by the cotton and turns cold, thereby leaving you freezing more than before.
  • Caps without ear flaps are generally less useful. In order to cover the ears, the cap needs to be pulled further down the face, which can cover your eyes and feel thick around your forehead. Caps with ear flaps cover the ears adequately, while staying well above your eyes and glasses.
  • Some very thick, thermal socks are quite warm for winter, but are too thick to fit into boots with ease. Instead of wearing thermal socks outside, you can wear them at home.
  • Fashion scarves should be for the indoors, and not used outside. It can be worn in your jacket.
  • Knitted boots do not provide warmth against the wind and cold, and should be worn inside or during warmer seasons. High-heeled boots should never be worn, as you may slip on the ice and snow. High heels are harmful otherwise as well, because feet are not meant to lift inches off the ground and are meant to remain flat on the ground.

Things You'll Need

  • Cap with ear flaps
  • Warm gloves/mittens
  • Warm scarf
  • Thick, long coat
  • Wind- and water-proof boots
  • Warm legging or Long Johns
  • Corduroys
  • Warm, woollen socks
  • Warm long-sleeved inners
  • Loose-fitting sweaters, fleece tops, and thick hoodies
  • Plush blanket, throw, or shawl

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