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2008-12-31 09:59:00
Staying warm and looking good
Question: How can I stay warm this winter, and still look good?
Answer: The full force of winter is bearing down on us and the temperatures outside prove it. There is not much you can do to get around it either. Your only option is to protect yourself from the cold by wearing clothes that will keep you warm. Even though you have that basket full of mismatched gloves, scarves and hats, you still would like to look good. Chances are that the mismatched clothes keep you warm but wont be very stylish.
The first rule to dressing for the winter is to make sure everything is dry. The second rule is to make sure you don’t look like a bum trying to stay warm. A common mistake about winter clothes is that people dress monotonous and unstylish. Here are a few tips on staying warm and fashionable this winter, without looking like the abominable snowman:
• The first thing you need to think about is what you are wearing on top. Find out about your destination. Will you be spending any time outdoors or if indoors, how well will it be heated. Will it be comfortable or overwhelming? My advice is to wear a nice, heavy jacket with a pair of gloves for the cold outside, but dress like you normally would for a function underneath. When it’s really cold out, fashion is often thrown out the window in exchange for staying warm. Just make sure what you wear under that jacket is suitable to the occasion and with the style.
• No one can be expected to look their best after being outside in the cold elements for an extended period of time. Your best bet is to wear layers of nice clothes under your coat. Wear clothes that that look good but can be bundled up underneath. Wear a warm thermal or sweater underneath your coat if it isn’t heavy. This year I’ve gone with wearing a corduroy jacket with a nice hooded sweatshirt underneath. You could even use this look with a turtle neck sweater.
• Now it is time to make sure the other parts of your body are kept warm now that your body is taken care of. The key to keeping those other exposed areas of your skin warm is find a good pair of gloves, a warm wool hat and a nice scarf. How heavy each of them should be depends on how cold it is out and where you live. Any of these items can be found in retail stores all over the place, but I recommend visiting a vintage shop for some original styles.
• Take precautions to keep your hands dry and warm. If you don’t, you could be in for one long, miserable day. When I know that I will be outside for an extended period of time in the cold, I try to stock up on hand warmers. They are placed inside your gloves and are pretty effective. You could even place them inside the pockets of your jackets for some added boost of heat. Trust me, you won’t be sorry.
• It doesn’t matter what you are wearing. If your feet are cold, you’ll never get warm, and it all starts with a pair of thick warm cotton socks. These will keep your feet quite comfortable, and should go well with any good pair of dry boots or shoes.
