Winter staples to keep you cozy without reaching for a sweater
A lot of people are starting to think about cooler weather fashion. While the cooler weather is always fun for everyone, there are women who end up getting sick of their outfits because all they grab is jeans and a sweater. Here are some ways to switch up your winter staples to keep you cozy without reaching for a sweater.
Playful layering does the trick
Cooler weather is the perfect time to experiment with layering and accessories like hats and scarves. Skirts and dresses can be layered as well for warmth and/or volume.
The simplest and most no-brainer way to spice up your simple wardrobes is layering. Get a hold of all your usual shirts, skirts, and dresses and layer them with a warm fashion piece like a turtle neck or tights. Bauble's Neela Set is the perfect example of a simple but beautiful layered piece.
Warm dresses will also be your best friend. Any dress with long sleeves can be layered under with thin base layers. Bauble's Ellen Dress is a good option if you want to have a lovely long sleeve dress that you can layered over and under no problem.
Play with a turtle neck or long sleeve heat tech shirt under a silk cami/dress with tights or even a sheer long sleeve body suit for nights out. This Chic Summer Nights Dress is the perfect basic dress that you can layer with a turtle neck top and still look chic!
Keep the fun going with proportions and experimenting
You can follow the “big bottoms tiny top or fitted bottoms big top” rule which helps build outfits easier and look effortless. Here are some outfit recommendations from Bauble's fashion experts:
- Loose trousers, fitted cropped sweater, big belt
- Midi suede pencil skirt, high boots, oversized sweater
- Wool skirts, fitted turtlenecks, high socks, loafers
- Loose trousers, sweater tank top, tonal flannel, all in one color way
- Knit midi dress, coordinated flannel, combat boots
Another thing you can do is combine different textures in the autumn and winter. Leather, wools, chiffon, suede, velvet, mesh. Just look at Bauble's Phoenix Chiffon Dress, this dress would look absolutely fabulous once paired with a wool or velvet coat!
Go back to the basics of updating your capsule wardrobe
One thing you really need to update and upgrade to is making sure you have good quality coat, always. You can wear could wear an anything under a coat and you’re dressed.
Everyone needs a really special long coat. One that you could wear to a Broadway show, work, a wedding, in your favorite color or a neutral that fits perfectly on your shoulders, cinches your waist and goes below your knee, at least, with a substantial collar.
Check out Bauble's Primo Coat, it's THE coat that you can pair anything with anytime.
Make sure to also have your thicker skirts, long sleeve dresses, and comfortable sets so it's easy for you to mix up these basic items and have endless options. This Dolcevita Sweater and Pants set from Bauble Buy is a MUST have if you're starting to build your cooler weather capsule since it basically can be mixed and layered with anything.
Final thoughts
The cooler weather doesn't have to be gray and dull. All you need is to know what you have in your wardrobe, update a few pieces here and there and have fun with it! It doesn't always have to be runway ready but the least you can do on chilly days is make yourself look AND feel good to get through!