It’s properly winter here in the UK now – we have beautiful sunshine but it’s truly FREEZING today. I went for an early morning walk at sunrise and I had to be careful not to slip on the icy pavements and roads.
So here we go then: Winter. I consider it autumn until the last day of November, then I’ll embrace the coldest, darkest season when December rolls around (and only then). I haven’t actually got ALL my winter clothes out of storage yet, so I need to hurry up and get everything out… I keep remembering I have lots of other colour scarves and gloves I could be wearing – at the moment I’m pretty much wearing just one of each (that I left out from last winter) every day!
Today’s post is my regular quarterly post for each season where I pick the best of the outfits from previous years and find you some current shopping picks so you can recreate the outfit entirely, or just shop for one similar item and then style it your own way.
Hopefully you’ll find something that you like and can work into your wardrobe – they all work around the coat which I think is what can make or break a winter outfit. To be honest I think you can wear something very straightforward underneath a fabulous coat and you’ll feel great (and stand out). You only have to look at the sea of black in a shopping centre or train station to see that everyone douses themselves in black in the winter… Let’s change that with some colour, ladies!
I featured my first new coat of the season – a floral tapestry coat – in Monday’s post, and I can’t wait to start wearing all my brightly coloured coats in my collection again.
I know, I know… I SAY I hate winter but the first flush of cold that requires layers and a coat does get me excited about cold weather dressing.
Just ask me again at the beginning of February and it’ll be a very different story…!!
WHICH OF THESE CURRENT PIECES HAVE CAUGHT YOUR EYE – AND WHICH IS YOUR FAVOURITE OUTFIT?? COMMENT BELOW, OR TAKE IT TO TWITTER @NOTLAMB!
1. Camel cape, sweater dress and ankle boots
Original post: Styling a Camel Cape | With a Sweater Dress and Black Boots
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2. Tartan jacket, fur collar and flared jeans
Original post: How to Make an Outfit Look Expensive With a Cheap Accessory
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3. Orange animal print coat, fedora and wide leg trousers
Original post: How to Avoid Black Entirely in the Winter and Go Bold
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4. Longline navy coat, pom pom beanie and bright white backpack
Original post: A Warm-But-Super-Smart Outfit of Pinstripe Coat and Stylish Accessories
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Love ❤️ the orange animal print coat ! I recently wrote a post on Animal Print check it out darling!
Jandrew
Dress The Part
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All of these outfits are utterly fab and I want it all!!!!
Especially the trainers/hat/scarf/white bag outfit AND the tartan jacket.
(Send immediately to Scotland… thank you)
I figure my need for cosiness is greater than yours :oP
(it's BALTIC!!)
XXX
Samantha
Fake Fabulous | Style Tips and Fun with Fashion, over 40
I picked up a man’s cashmere long-line coat for almost nothing last fall, similar to the orange one in your picture. It’s on the small side but still a tiny bit big for me. I tried to give it away but had no takers. I love it – even the lining of the pockets is soft – so I’m wearing it this year. I’ll pair it with girlie accessories. Thanks for the inspiration and tips!!
Such a chic filled post! So much to love here!! x #brillblogposts
OMG, I love the camel cape! So chic These are great outfits for winter!robe de soirée pour mariage
I love your gloves! And the fur shawl is something I need! I like to wear that just over a sweater!
All of these are such pretty outfits. I love the coats and the cape…just gorgeous! Love the tartan and that orange and white is so uplifting for the gloomy months of winter. Great looks, pretty lady. – Amy
http://stylingrannymama.com/
That tartan jacket outfit is still one of my all time faves! So festive too! Love the fusion of color in all of these looks.
Heidi || Wishes & Reality
I love that leo printed coat so much. This outfit looks truly elegant!!!
Hi, for me the orange animal pattern coat beats the rest by a long way. And you look up to having fun in it. (But you seem to be happier in the long navy coat, judging from the photo)
Mona
That fake fur animal coat with the furry collar has my name on it. Fab! 🙂 And I like the green tartan one and your orange leopard coat too.
I'm patterning down for winter here in Scotland. I may live to regret saying that I'm not a hot weather fan!