Because you can’t really wear a Christmas jumper every day…
… Although I wish it was socially acceptable!
To me there is a big difference between dressing for wintertime, and dressing around the festive season. Sure, the weather is roughly the same in December as it will be next January, but the vibe is certainly different – it’s Christmaaas! And thus, there are a few trends and styles that I love wearing before December 31. If like me you enjoy changing your style with the seasons, here are a few things you could wear right now:
DOUBLE-BREASTED JACKETS AND COATS
I don’t own many coats and jackets, and my favourite are both double-breasted. There’s something about this retro style that I like. My military jacket from Zara is a firm favourite, that I enjoy wearing on days when it’s not so cold. Doesn’t it look like a nutcracker jacket? So Christmassy! Here I paired them with my tartan trousers from H&M, and I think the whole looks rather festive, without being all glitter and sparkles.
TARTAN GALORE
Tartan is a gorgeous pattern, and I think that it works on everything: trousers like me, but also scarves, jackets and coats, skirts… It brings a little colour to the more neutral colours one tends to wear during the winter. A tartan piece can brighten any all-black or navy outfit – and you’ll look like you’ve just been on a trip to Scotland, too. Wonderful!
A BIT OF SPARKLY AND SHINY
While some may want to go all out this season with lots of glitter and sequins, I prefer using subtle touches of sparkly during the festive season. Pearls are especially trendy at the moment, and they are a very chic addition to jumpers, headbands, but I have also seen it on jeans. I have a pearl handband from Primark that only cost me 3€/£2 and it adds a fancy touch to any outfit. If you would like something a little more ‘extra’, look for silky fabrics like silky slip skirts and dresses, and knitwear with sparkly threads running through the fabric – jumpers, dresses, scarves, etc. This is party wear made accessible for everyday style, so you don’t need a big event to dress up a little!
THE RIGHT ACCESSORIES TO BEAT THE COLD WEATHER IN STYLE
For me, you don’t need an array of winter accessories – only a few great staples. Pleather gloves are my go-to, especially when they have a little bow on them to make them cuter. Pick them black, and pair them with classic black boots too: makes them easy to wear with every festive look. You also need a couple good quality scarves, possibly tartan (obviously!) or sparkly. Look for lush, warming materials – they may cost you more than the usual fast-fashion scarf, but you really don’t need a whole collection, just two good ones to be able to switch while one’s in the wash. Same with bags. Burgundy is my winter colour of choice, but I also have a gorgeous little Karl Lagerfeld black bag with pearls that I will use for festive outings. If you are planning to walk around Christmas markets, take a sturdy pleather backpack instead: perfect to pack your camera, coffee mug and any presents you’d want to bring back with you from the market. Practical, yet stylish and timeless!
