Mia Verde Snow Day Contest

Dress Hot in the Cold!

From: cleverhive.com

Dress Cute, Even in Cold Weather

general info

DIFFICULTY:
Okay

TIME:
about 20 minutes from start to finish

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

* a wardrobe full of options
* possibly some spending money if you want a few new items to update your existing wardrobe
* a general idea of just how cold it is out


By Gwyn E.
Dressing for the cold is all about layering. So fling open those closet doors, pull out your dresser drawers, and pile on the clothes! Well, don’t over do it, you’re going to want to be able to re-adjust your outfit for the heated indoors and as long as you’re well covered, your bod won’t freeze!

1. Pick an item of clothing to build around—it can be anything: a shirt, a pair of shoes, an accessory…
Not everything goes together, so it’s usually helpful to start with something particular that you want to include in your ensemble.

2. Build your base layer around that item.
So if it’s a shirt, pick pants that will go with it. If it’s a pair of shoes, pick a complimentary top and bottoms. You get the idea.

3. Layer on a sweater, cardigan, blazer, vest, or light jacket.

4. Accessorize with a hat, gloves, and/or a scarf, depending on how cold it is out.
The possibilities are endless; you can pick something that has a neat print on it, that’s soft and cozy, that’s a gorgeous color that brings out your eyes, that’s pretty and sparkly, or even a matching set—you choose.

5. Pick shoes to go with your outfit.
In cold weather, boots are great—sweater boots, motorcycle boots, cowgirl boots, Ugg boots—but anything that will cover your feet and keep them warm will do. (Just don’t forget warm socks!)

6. Finish with a coat.
One that is a basic shape and color will go with almost anything, but it should have a little flair to compliment your body & unique style!