How to look hot when the weather is cold
It is difficult to look your best when you’re bundled up to protect
yourself against cold winter weather. After all, fashion tends to fall by
the wayside when the focus is on keeping warm. However, there are
ways to put a fashionable foot forward, even if that well-clad foot is
stepping in a puddle of slush.
Scarves
Scarves serve a practical purpose, helping to keep your body
warm, and they’re also a fashionable staple of winter wardrobes.
Scarves can be used to dress up an ordinary ensemble, providing a
chic or bohemian look as you navigate city streets. Crocheting or
knitting scarves is still popular, but you don’t have to be a seasoned
craftsman to include scarves in your wardrobe. Scarves come in a
variety of styles, sizes and materials, and there are many ways to
knot a scarf, so you can create a different look each day.
Bold Colors
Don’t get trapped in a pattern of dressing drab just because it’s
gray outside. Embrace some bold splashes of color and they can
brighten your day. Patterned dresses in bright hues were seen on
the runways at Givenchy, Burberry and Prada shows this fall. Pair
such attire with a long, flowing wool coat with a cinched belted
waist and you will look on point for winter.
fingers are a prime accessory for cold days. They allow easy access to
smartphone screens, while also keeping your hands cozy when the
wind kicks up.
Hats
The prospect of flattened, lifeless locks compels many men and
women to forgo hats on cold days. But a few tricks can give you the
best of both worlds: a warm head and nice hair. Begin by going for
regular trims that will keep dried-out or split ends from becoming
problematic. After washing your hair in the morning, apply a
conditioning treatment to prevent fly-aways. Be sure your hair is
completely dry before donning a hat, otherwise hair can become
matted and look flat all day. Loose-fitting cotton or fleece hats may
be less likely to flatten hair than a wool hat, and you can keep the
hat slightly off the crown of your head to prevent your hair from
flattening. When all else fails, women can pull their hair back into
ponytails before putting on a hat, which can help keep a style in
place better.
The arrival of winter does not mean you have to sacrifice your
fashion sense. There are plenty of ways to look your best even when
the temperature has plummeted.
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Contrasting Fur
The “it” jacket on many runways this fall featured a contrasting
shearling or fur collar. Whether you prefer faux fur or the real thing, a
dash of something fuzzy by the neck can keep you warm and
instantly add some style to your look. Fur can be used to dress up
jeans and a sweater or even add a sophisticated touch to a business
ensemble.
Statement Coat
Boring winter coats need not be your only way to stay warm.
Invest in a coat with a fun pattern, fabric or embellishments and it
won’t matter what you are wearing underneath because the coat
will attract all of the attention. Patterns will pop against the white
background of a snowy landscape.
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