We only have one week until winter officially has a stranglehold over our weather patterns with harsh arctic winds and dark moody days. So we decided to brighten up your outlook and keep a smile on your face during the bleak months ahead with a wonderful winter wardrobe, courtesy of street style icon and Moda Operandi artistic director, Taylor Tomasi Hill.
Do invest in a scarf.
It might sound like simple advice, but really this is where your winter outfit should begin. Not only does it keep one of the key areas of your body warm, they also keep your neck looking pretty, and they break up the black with colour, a statement print or embellishment.
Buy a leather jacket.
This will be your go-to season after season. Not only is it a great layering piece to wear under a wool coat or trench, but it’s also something you can use as a transeasonal piece as winter loosens its grip.
The skivvy is back.
Remove all daggy imagery associated with this essential layering piece, especially any thought of the colourful Wiggles characters, because the skivvy is definitely a must-have for winter. And it’s anything but dowdy. Taylor Tomasi Hill shows how its done in an Après-ski style skivvy by kings of cool, Proenza Schouler. Or if print is too bold for you, then opt for a simple ribbed style in one of the hottest colours of the season, wine time.
Wear a skirt over pants or with thigh high boots.
Throw out the rule book. There’s no reason we can’t wear skirts or dresses in winter, just layer them up over skinny jeans, leather pants or thigh high boots. It adds another dimension to your look and keeps things interesting.
Go bold and bright with clashing prints.
There’s never been a better time to try out a punchy bright or pop of neon. Winter is dull, and most of us reach for the black unconsciously because let’s face it, our moods are already switched to dark thanks to our alarms buzzing us out of bed in pitch-black each morning. So lighten the load with a neon sweater or swap the black jeans for a printed pant, it’s a simple switch so just try it, we guarantee you’ll feel better for it. If in doubt, just see how good Taylor looks. Can’t be that hard, right?
Try out a red lip.
No explanation needed here, who doesn’t love a red lip!