A Practical (But Stylish) Cold Weather Outfit for a Walk in the Woods

Cold weather walking in the woods walking the dog outfit Tapestry coat, deep hem skinnie jeans, grey cap and wedge desert boots | Not Dressed As Lamb, over 40 style blog

So every day is a pile-on-the-layers day now, and I’m soon going to have to come up with many more cold weather outfits.

Temperatures have plummeted this week in the UK (we’re below zero overnight now), and whilst this week has been a week of glorious sunshine it’s been cold. When we went for a walk in the woods over the weekend (it’s really just a longer, more scenic route to the supermarket) I made sure all the layers were piled on underneath my coat.

(Which, by the way, it still an old favourite from a couple of winters ago: It’s hard to find tapestry coats but this blue and white patterned coat is a close match if you’re after something similar.)

After talking about my Black Friday purchases in Monday’s post, I’m wearing a couple more things from the same spree here. The grey faux leather baseball cap is a perfect all-rounder when you’re having a bad hair day (hmm I seem to be having a lot of them lately) – it’s nice to have a neutral colour one without any logos on it. I think you’re either a die-hard baseball cap wearer or you’re not… I’ve always been the former for as long as I can remember.

But those of you that know me well know that I’m an every hat wearer to be honest…!

Cold weather walking in the woods walking the dog outfit Tapestry coat, deep hem skinnie jeans, grey cap and wedge desert boots | Not Dressed As Lamb, over 40 style blog

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I also picked up these super comfy turn-up straight leg jeans as I’ve wanted to get some with a deep hem for a while – they’ll look great with ankle boots, heels or sneakers. I’m pretty much over skinny jeans now (don’t think I’ve even worn them once this year)… I’m loving straight leg, flares and (those old favourites!) boyfriend jeans sooooo much more. I’ll wear them under knee high boots just for practicality’s sake but not on their own anymore I don’t think.

Tomorrow I’m posting the exciting results of the first part of my beauty overhaul – after writing about why it’s important to update your beauty look and routine a few weeks ago I’m sticking to my word and practising what I preach. A few “bits” of me (not quite sure how to describe them collectively!) are going to see some change… It’s good to get yourself a new look and have a little tweak now and then – a bit like finally shaking off the skinny jeans thing.

I can’t wait to show you part one!

ARE YOU MOSTLY OVER SKINNY JEANS LIKE ME? COMMENT BELOW!

Cold weather walking in the woods walking the dog outfit Tapestry coat, deep hem skinnie jeans, grey cap and wedge desert boots | Not Dressed As Lamb, over 40 style blogCold weather walking in the woods walking the dog outfit Tapestry coat, deep hem skinnie jeans, grey cap and wedge desert boots | Not Dressed As Lamb, over 40 style blog
Cold weather walking in the woods walking the dog outfit Tapestry coat, deep hem skinnie jeans, grey cap and wedge desert boots | Not Dressed As Lamb, over 40 style blog
Cold weather walking in the woods walking the dog outfit Tapestry coat, deep hem skinnie jeans, grey cap and wedge desert boots | Not Dressed As Lamb, over 40 style blog
Cold weather walking in the woods walking the dog outfit Tapestry coat, deep hem skinnie jeans, grey cap and wedge desert boots | Not Dressed As Lamb, over 40 style blog
Cold weather walking in the woods walking the dog outfit Tapestry coat, deep hem skinnie jeans, grey cap and wedge desert boots | Not Dressed As Lamb, over 40 style blog
Cold weather walking in the woods walking the dog outfit Tapestry coat, deep hem skinnie jeans, grey cap and wedge desert boots | Not Dressed As Lamb, over 40 style blog
Cold weather walking in the woods walking the dog outfit Tapestry coat, deep hem skinnie jeans, grey cap and wedge desert boots | Not Dressed As Lamb, over 40 style blog

Cold weather walking in the woods walking the dog outfit Tapestry coat, deep hem skinnie jeans, grey cap and wedge desert boots | Not Dressed As Lamb, over 40 style blog

La Redoute coat* | ASOS cap | ASOS jeans | ASOS boots | Accessorize bag | Pieces scarf | QUAY Australia sunglasses via ASOS | Essie nail polish ‘Maximillian Strasse Her’

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14 Comments

  1. 2 December 2016 / 12:44 am

    You look great in baseball caps! I love the color of the one you're wearing – it matches so well with the pattern and colors in your jacket 🙂

    Sarah Bell
    Trendy & Tidy

  2. 1 December 2016 / 7:02 am

    I hate this cold! Cant wait till it s Spring again! But a walk in a park is always nice! Love your nailcolor!

    • 1 December 2016 / 11:36 pm

      Me too, Nancy – I too say roll on spring!!!! Glad you like the polish, I'm really into these green-greys at the mo xx

  3. 30 November 2016 / 10:20 pm

    You really do rock a hat, my girl. I can't even pull off a baseball cap, and I'm American :-D. These photos are gorgeous, the light, the background, the outfit… love it all. That coat is to die for! xx

  4. 30 November 2016 / 10:09 pm

    I love that coat! And I wish that I could wear hats! I am yet to find one that looks right. I'm with you about the skinnie jeans/trousers too x
    http://www.vanityandmestyle.com

    • 1 December 2016 / 11:34 pm

      Thank you Laurie – have you tried a fedora? There are very few people who they don't look good on…!

  5. 30 November 2016 / 6:06 pm

    I think a great statement coat is perfect for any outing when the temperatures drop like now!!
    I do have a couple of varieties of styles of jeans, but I'm not sure I can just "give up" my skinnies—how will I wear my OTK boots otherwise??
    jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

  6. 30 November 2016 / 5:36 pm

    This coat is amazing. You look great.
    It 's cold, in germany also. I need scarf and I love BaskenmĂĽtze and a parka.
    xxxx

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