Winter weather is a chilly time when you only want to have your thick wool socks, classic wool coat, and snow boots on. However, you don’t have to keep it plain. You can always dress warm and stylish with our winter fashion tips guide!

Let our stylist tailors save your wallets and take a look inside your wardrobe for ways to keep warm this season! In the meantime, see our winter fashion tips on how to dress warm and stylish in the cold weather of winter.

Coats and Jackets

Invest in Quality Outerwear

A warm lined jacket or long coats are a must for fighting off the winter chills. Best of all, being such a dominant part of your look when it’s worn, a long jacket or coat doesn’t need to coordinate with the outfit underneath.

It can be a statement all of its own as long as it is structured and flatters your shape. You can also opt for a sweater dress or a down jacket and wear it underneath with warm materials.

Altering Your Favourites

If you have that perfect winter coat that needs a fashion uplift, consider getting it tapered, refitted, or shortened, repairing the existing or adding new lining for style and warmth, or accessorising it with new buttons, zippers, or belts.

Holes in your puffer jackets? We can fix that. We can also invisibly mend woollen coats and jackets to breathe life back into your winter favourites so you don’t need to invest in more clothes. Dry cleaning these larger and often more expensive items each season is important to maintain the life of the garment and give it longer wear.

Knits and Accessories

Layering Basics

Autumn and Winter are the perfect months for layering, which is both practical but also a fashionable way to showcase our style and personalities! Bundle up with cosy knit hats, scarves and gloves in neutral tones like creams, tans and blacks to easily accessorise any kind of outfit.

Play with Patterns

Add interest to solid colour outfits with patterned scarves, hats, mittens and other accessories in festive prints, plaids, and stripes. The key is layering basics with just the right amount of pattern and texture.

Essential Sweaters

Reach for oversized sweaters in chunky knits or in cosy fabrics like cashmere or mohair for a more fitted look. These are winter wardrobe essentials you can easily throw on top of a shirt or under a jacket to layer your outfit. Be sure to check the labels on these special fabrics as many are dry clean only, and one wrong wash can ruin a valuable item in your wardrobe.

Have gloves, knitted jumpers, or sweaters seen better days? Come see us about our mending and repair services, so we can restore your much-loved knits, woollens, cashmeres to their glory days in time to wear this Winter. Your most prized wardrobe items (whether because of cost, sentiment, or comfort) deserve invisible mending if you want to keep it long term. Ask about this service for your favourite clothing items.

Pants and Bottoms

Thick jeans, cargos, joggers, and corduroy pants in darker washes will keep your legs warmer. Thick stockings can give your warmer-weather skirts and dresses extra wear in the winter months.

Fleece lined tights, leggings and skinny jeans are also becoming more available online in skin tones or colours. Wear jeans to keep your legs warm without adding to the bulkiness of warm outfits.

Tailoring Tips

In cold and wet weather, don’t let hems drag on the ground. Get the length hemmed right for the type of shoes you usually wear with your winter outfits. And consider adding lining as well. Nothing beats the feel of a pair of jeans you’ve worn in – and sometimes worn out! We can

Online Shopping Tips

Different brands size clothing differently which make online shopping a bit hit and miss. If you struggle with getting the right size online, ask one of our staff for our body measure service, so you can shop with confidence online next time. And of course, we’ll be happy to alter it for you, if your newest winter garment doesn’t fit you to perfection.

Footwear

When it comes to footwear for colder climates like winter, you must ensure to prioritise insulation. Opt for boots lined with materials like wool, Thinsulate, or other synthetic fibres to trap heat effectively and feel extra warm in colder months.

It’s also best to pick waterproof materials like treated leather or Gore-tex to keep your feet dry in wet or snowy conditions. Consider boots with slip-resistant soles and strong tread patterns to prevent slipping on icy surfaces.

Look for a comfortable fit with roomy space for thick socks but not too loose. Go for ones with wool or fleece linings for extra warmth and insulation. Lastly, make sure your ankle boots are well-maintained by cleaning them regularly to ensure they stay durable and perform well throughout the winter season.

Colours and Patterns

NEUTRALS
Opt for versatile colours like black, grey, and beige for base layers and outerwear. These colours are easy to mix and match.

BOLD COLOURS
Add a pop of colour with accessories like hats, scarves, or gloves in vibrant shades of red, blue, or green to brighten up your winter ensemble.

PATTERNS
Incorporate classic patterns like plaid or houndstooth into your outfits through scarves, sweaters, or coats to add visual interest while staying stylish.

Fit and Silhouette

Choose well-cut clothes that will keep you warm without bulk.

Opt for structure-giving coats or fitted sweaters to create clean-line silhouettes.

Layer by comfort mobility. Wear next-to-skin layers that won’t choke or get too tight or baggy because it’s cold. Each layer should breathe and move as much as the layer before it.

Functionality

POCKETS
Keep an eye out for jackets and trousers with pockets that can store equipment such as gloves, hats, and phones.

ZIPPERS and CLOSURES
Go for outerwear that closes tightly—zippers, buttons, or snaps—to shut out nipping cold air.

WATERPROOFING
The exterior must be water-resistant or waterproof to prevent ingress of snow or rain into the entire garment. This enables not only comfort but also functionality.

Trends

PUFFER JACKETS
Give in to warmth and style in any form—from sleek, fitted numbers to oversized ones for a chic fashion—of the puffer jacket.

SHEARLING and FAUX
Add some texture and warmth with the lined coat of shearling or jackets with faux fur collars to ensure even more indulgence in luxury and insulation.

TURTLENECKS
Keep pace with turtlenecks in sweaters or tops that can assure warmth and sophistication, too, for layering under coats or blazers.

These stylish tips mix a little bit of practicality into keeping you warm and fashionable throughout the winter.

Concluding Tips for Winter Fashion: Stay Warm and Stylish

Dressing warmly while being stylish is achievable. You only need to layer your winter clothes with insulated fabrics. Choose complementary colours and patterns and opt for well-fitted clothing that enhances your silhouette.

Make sure to include functional elements like waterproof outerwear and stylish accessories to keep you fashionably protected. Most importantly, comfort should be your top priority. Wearing an outfit that doesn’t feel good can impact how you feel and present yourself throughout the day. Always choose clothing that offers a good fit and freedom of movement, tailored to the activities planned for the day.

Otherwise, seek more personalised advice, mend, or restyle your outfit from LookSmart, Your Stylist Tailor. Check out LookSmart today and keep yourself warm and stylish all winter!