The warmth and comfort of thick woolen sweaters, the sleek cuts of well-made coats, and the feeling you get wearing combat boots, standing just a little bit taller, culminate into winter clothing being close to the hearts of many. That does cause a small problem though.
Most people end up getting confused while shopping for their winter closet. They either end up spending too much, buy everything they like, or they just give up and come home empty-handed.
It is even more difficult to shop for clothes online because of the pandemic. You can never be sure about what size suits you or what color of the clothing looks like in real life. If you relate to any of these, follow along for tips on how to style your winter closet in the least problematic way.
Turtlenecks
Turtlenecks, otherwise known as high necks, are a winter staple that everyone absolutely needs. They are quite timeless and the best part about them is the lack of gender specificity. Literally, anyone can wear them without raising any eyebrows, and unless they are to admire how nice your outfit is!
This particular piece of clothing happens to be incredibly versatile. You can style it under a summer dress, turn it into a winter look. You can wear them under T-shirts, or just regular clothing for warmth. The classic dark woolen, body contouring turtleneck is perfect on its own.
Pair it with some specs and you have a nice minimalist dark academia aesthetic going on for you. Go for a black turtleneck the first time you pick one, and later on, you can add a pastel-colored one to your closet. Remember, it’s always best to know what colors work best with the undertones in your skin! Sometimes, wearing a color that compliments you can make all the difference in the world.
Scarves
This particular piece of clothing is that one item that is recommended you get an abundance of. Scarves are the laziest way to elevate your style. Remember that turtleneck dark academia look mentioned earlier? A scarf is absolutely the perfect addition to that outfit.
A plain outfit can go from basic to really trendy by adding a patterned scarf. Essential scarves in your closet can range from flowered patterned, checkered, to plain. It completely depends on the general aesthetic you lean towards to decide which style of scarves you want to add to your closet.
Although it’s a good idea to have a mix and match of all kinds of styles. In addition to coming in different patterns, scarves can also be styled in several different ways depending on your outfit. They not only add a lot of versatility to your closet, but they are also great to protect your neck against that chilly winter breeze. In 2021, there is a trend of styling silk scarves as tops themselves! If you feel like that suits your aesthetic, be sure to try out this trend.
Jackets
There is no question on the importance of having a few warm jackets, especially if you live in or frequently visit a cold region. The smooth stitching and sleek cuts of a well-made jacket can last you your entire life! It’s common to inherit a nice quilted jacket from your grandparents because it is an item with great longevity.
It’s prudent to invest in two to three different styles of jackets for your winter closet. This not only adds variety but also has you prepared for the different intensities of cold that you may face. Consider adding a neutral-colored faux fur parka, a light windbreaker, and a quilted bomber jacket as a starting point for your jacket collection.
Cardigans
Cardigans have seen an epic revival this year. A well-deserved revival might we add! The baggy, cozy comfort that a soft woolen cardigan brings is hard to top in terms of comfort.
Pastel cardigans are all the hype right now, and rightfully so. To guarantee you, a bright day out with a pastel cardigan with tiny flowers knitted into it will get you tonnes of compliments for your outfit! You can wear them on top of your aforementioned turtleneck or pair them with a light tank top depending on how cold it is. This outfit is perfect for an effortlessly casual look for a day out with family or friends.
Conclusion
While to some extent, it is good to have variety in your closet, remember, too much of anything is bad. It is better to have a streamlined approach to building your closet. When you have too many options for similar styles, you’ll always be more confused about what to wear while dressing up.
An extra tip is to always make up your mind about what you want to buy before going to shop for clothes. This removes your impulse to buy everything you like and disciplines you about building a stylish but practical closet. Hope this helps you build a better closet, happy shopping!
