| The full brunt of winter is bearing down on us and | | | | Wear clothes that that look good but can be |
| the temperatures outside prove it. There is not | | | | bundled up underneath. Wear a warm thermal or |
| much you can do to get around the cold either. | | | | sweater underneath your coat if it isn't heavy. |
| Pretty much your only option is to protect | | | | This year I've gone with wearing a corduroy |
| yourself from the cold by wearing warm clothes | | | | jacket with a nice hooded sweatshirt underneath. |
| and even though you have that basket full of | | | | You could even use this look with a turtle neck |
| mismatched gloves, scarves and hats, you still | | | | sweater. |
| would like to look good doing so. Those scattered | | | | - Now it is time to make sure the other parts of |
| clothings keep you warm but are not very stylish. | | | | your body are kept warm now that your body is |
| The first rule to dressing for the winter is to | | | | taken care of. The key to keeping those other |
| make sure everything is warm and dry. The | | | | exposed areas of your skin warm is find a good |
| second rule is to make sure you don't look like a | | | | pair of gloves, a warm wool hat and a nice scarf. |
| hobo trying to stay warm. A common mistake | | | | How heavy each of them should be depends on |
| about winter clothes is that people dress | | | | how cold it is out and where you live. Any of |
| monotonous and unstylish. Here are a few tips on | | | | these items can be found in retail stores all over |
| staying warm and savvy this winter, without | | | | the place but I recommend visiting a vintage shop |
| looking like the abominable snowman: | | | | for some original styles. |
| - The first thing you need to think about is what | | | | - Have you taken precautions to keep your hands |
| you are wearing on top. Find out about your | | | | dry and warm? If you didn't, then you are in for |
| destination. Will you be spending any time | | | | one long, miserable day. When I know that I will |
| outdoors and how well will the inside be heated. | | | | be outside for an extended period of time in the |
| Will it be comfortable or over-whelming? My | | | | cold, I try to stock up on hand warmers. They |
| advice to wear a nice, heavy jacket with a pair | | | | are placed inside your gloves and are pretty |
| of gloves for the cold outside but dress like you | | | | effective. You could even place them inside the |
| normally would for a function underneath. When | | | | pockets of your jackets for some added boost |
| it's really cold out, fashion is often thrown out the | | | | of heat. You won't be sorry. |
| window in exchange for staying warm. Just make | | | | - It's time to think about keeping your feet warm. |
| sure what you wear under that jacket is suitable | | | | It doesn't matter what you are wearing. If your |
| to the occasion and with the style. | | | | feet are cold, you'll never get warm and it all |
| - No one can be expected to look their best after | | | | starts with a pair of thick warm cotton socks. |
| being outside in the cold elements for an | | | | These will keep your feet quite comfortable to go |
| extended period of time. Your best bet is to | | | | along with a good pair of dry boots or shoes. |
| wear layers of nice clothes under your coat. | | | | |