Fashionable cold weather dressing

When the thermostat goes down, the layers of clothes go on. What is the best way to dress for cold weather? What fabrics offer the best protection from Jack Frost’s nip? Can you be fashionable and still be warm? Yes, you can and if you follow these few tips you will be as warm as can be and still be in the height of fashion.

Start dressing for cold weather at the top of your head. A hat is a fashion statement but it is also an important tool in maintaining your body heat. Your head is one of the main ways that heat escapes from the body. There are many different types of hats. You can choose one that is handmade, woolen, fleece or many other materials. Be sure that it fits well and feels good, otherwise, you won’t wear it no matter how cute it is.

Layers are the way to go in cold weather. Start with a blouse or turtleneck and then cover it with a sweater, hoodie or sweatshirt. You can add a wool or cashmere sweater in an over the head or cardigan style. Both of them have their place in your cold weather wardrobe. The good thing about dressing in layers is that you can add or subtract, depending on the temperature where ever you are.

Natural fabrics are a good choice in the cold weather. They naturally breathe and allow your body to breathe as well. Some of the warmest under clothing are made from silk which is, of course, a natural fabric. Silk is very thin and is the perfect fabric to use under other clothing items. Cotton, wool, and linen are also natural fabrics that perform well in the cold weather.

Cold weather clothes should fit a little closer to the body to allow for the least amount of heat loss. Woolen dress slacks are a warm and good looking choice. Jeans are always in style and if it is very cold, add the silk long johns underneath and you will be snug no matter what the weather.

Choose your outerwear carefully. If should fit well and be easy to clean. Fleece is a popular choice and comes in jackets, coats, and vests. Wool is always a good choice and the classic pea coat is a perennial favorite. Cashmere in a coat is a luxury choice but adds plenty of warmth where needed. 

Cold weather dressing would not be complete without a pair of boots or two. Flat boots in a tie style are practical when you need to walk in the snow or on the ice. For fashion and to cover any exposed leg if you are wearing a skirt, a pair of tall high heel boots are a fashion necessity. Go basic in color for at least one pair and if you can afford more then add some fashion colors.

Scarves are the perfect accessory. They help keep out the cold and they add some much-needed color to the basic cold weather wardrobe. You can buy matching gloves or go with a coordination color. Scarves are an inexpensive way to change the look of your winter coat or jacket. Buy several and experiment with color.

For those cold weather nights, a pair of flannel pajamas or a flannel nightgown is a must. Add some fluffy slippers and a fleece bathrobe and you are ready for anything Mother Nature dishes out. You can be dressing fashionably for the cold weather.