What do you absolutely need for the perfect fall and winter wardrobe? Herein is a checklist for what you need to create outfits for every occasion during the cool seasons. Age doesn’t matter because all of these items are classic and basic pieces. They will go with everything else you own to make a complete seasonal wardrobe that works.
Maybe you already have all or most of these essentials. If not, use this list to fill in gaps in your cool-weather wardrobe or upgrade things that are wearing out (or wearing out their welcome).
I’m not one for paring my clothes down into a capsule wardrobe because I love to have options for creating something a little different every day. But I do believe in having all the basics you’ll need to provide the main structure for a wide array of outfit possibilities.
If you have all the necessities, you won’t ever have to feel like you don’t have anything to wear!
I am pleased to provide the latest news from Fashion Flash by some of the best bloggers for women over 40. Each week, this online magazine is hosted by a different member of our team. When it’s my turn, you can read the magazine right here. The rest of the time, I give you the link to the blogger of the week. This week’s host is Allison at Never Say Die Beauty. Click on her name below to check out our featured topics from fashion to beauty, food, travel, fitness, health and wellness and so much more! While you’re there, you’ll also find periodic giveaways. My featured post this week is full of outfit ideas to help you get your money’s worth from a turtleneck.
Take some time just for you. Find your happy spot and your favorite treats and enjoy the latest news from some of the best bloggers!
A fleece vest is normally used to add casual warmth to jeans and a tee. But with a little imagination, it can be styled outside that box. Did you ever think of tossing it on over dresses, skirts, faux leather or animal prints? Or you could wear it as just one of many layers for cold days which will make it way more interesting. Varying colors and textures in your outfit will add new dimensions to the look as well. To inspire new outfit combinations, in this post I’m showing how to style a fleece vest 15 ways.
A faux fur vest is a good piece to have for Fall and Winter. You can actually wear one any time of year and age doesn’t matter. It addsa layer of warmth over your clothes or over a jacket in winter, and can be used as an extra layer under your coat. When you add a coat over a fur vest, you will be super warm on the coldest days of the year. Just be sure it’s not bulky! It’s so versatile that I’ve come up with over 100 ways to look terrific in a faux fur vest.
The fur vest dresses up any outfit in the same way that a statement necklace does. You can always use an accessory that dresses up your ordinary clothes, especially something nice and warm! It makes a basic outfit feel lush!A fur vest can dress up a simple t-shirt with jeans. It makes a plain button-down look suddenly luxe. You can even just throw it on over sweatpants to go out the door on the spur of the moment, adding warmth while looking good too!
Use these outfit ideas to make your life easier. With all of the outfit combinations below, you’ll get maximum use of a fur vest without hardly having to think!
~All references to fur are recommended to be faux in order to be kind to animals.~
Dramatic Vintage Tie Dye Slip Dress with a printed cardigan and necklaces from IndigoMundy at Etsy
A slip dress is not only a sexy little slip of a thing. It can be worn solo in the summer, of course, or when you’re feeling sexy…. But you can do so many other things with it: layer under and/or over during the rest of the year, adding as many layers as you want. It makes the slip dress wearable for all. Age doesn’t matter. To warm up during the cooler months, the style components and outfit combinations below show you how to layer a slip dress like a pro.
This is an update on how to layer a slip dress during cool or cold weather. My last post was an update on how to layer a slip dress for warm weather. For lighter and less layers, you can connect to that at “Does A Slip Dress Really Have to Be Sexy?” HERE. For warmer and heavier layers, continue reading below.
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