As soon as the temperature drops, I get tempted to dwell in sweats from December to March. So, for inspiration, I requested Cup of Jo readers on Instagram to indicate us the winter outfits that make them really feel good…
Says Mauresa (above), who lives in Central Virginia, “Layers! You possibly can pair any collared shirt with a sweater and high it off with a blazer for a cultured look.”
“My go-to high is this cardigan, which is so versatile that I’ve it in a number of completely different colours. What’s even higher is that my mates have the identical one. We at all times get a kick out of dressing alike.” — Sarah, London (center)
“I change between two appears: all black every thing or a enjoyable yellow scarf.” — Destinee, Washington, D.C.
“I’ve determined the important thing to getting by way of my first winter with a child is to get outdoors and to put on pleased garments. Right here I’m sporting a floral puffer from Nuuly (began renting garments for maternity put on and haven’t stopped!), fleece-lined leggings from Prana Vida (advocate by a COJ commenter), a J.Crew beanie, and Sorel boots. A tip I realized from residing in Minnesota for six years: purchase your snow boots one measurement too massive so you possibly can put on additional thick socks; Darn Robust are my favourite.” — Olivia, Rockville, Maryland
“Atlanta winters aren’t too excessive, so I can normally get away with sporting a pair layers. I gravitate in direction of impartial fundamentals, like this gray B Sides sweatshirt, a navy peacoat, and white pants from Pistola, which have simply the correct quantity of thickness. For a little bit of sparkle, I add pearls. This outfit makes me really feel assured.” — Mariam, Atlanta
“My favourite winter outfit is definitely one garment, which makes every thing look nice: a Sixties houndstooth swing coat.” — Alice, Melbourne, Australia
“After I lived within the Bay Space, I might layer coats as a result of it could get so chilly. Now I’m in L.A., which is hotter, however I nonetheless love pulling on this plaid quantity. The a number of colours means it matches with so many outfits!” — Camille, Los Angeles
“My outfit as a stay-at-home-mom of two lovely feral infants is a cropped sweater, excessive rise denims, and a pair of tennis sneakers. Add a grocery-store-purchased puffy vest and lip tint, et voila — I look presentable sufficient for library storytime.” — Katie, New Albany, Indiana
“I’m an equine veterinarian that focuses on inner drugs — principally, I handle sick horses that require superior diagnostics or hospitalization. Within the first picture, I’m able to current at a unbroken training occasion in what (I hope) is an equestrian-chic outfit! Within the second picture, I’m bundled in insulated coveralls from Tractor Provide.” — Krista, Leesburg, Virginia
“I took my first transatlantic journey to London this fall, and I used to be freaking out about packing as a result of I didn’t have any cold-weather garments! I ended up sporting this Mango coat and a pink scarf your entire journey. Each items elevated something I layered beneath and stored me heat and cozy.” — Angela, San Jose, California
What’s your repeat winter outfit? We’d love to listen to…
P.S. 14 readers on winter survival and a Toronto professor shares 5 cozy appears.
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