5 easy ways to give your winter look a boost
In some ways, what we need from our wardrobes now isn’t that different from when we travel. With many of us spending more time at home, we want/need comfort. But if we also want to feel well dressed and pulled together, that requires a wardrobe with versatility, cohesion, and pieces that can multi-task. (Not unlike a travel wardrobe.)
earrings | sweater | cardigan | sweater | jeans | jeans | shoes | bag
If your winter wardrobe is feeling a little stale, here’s an idea (above) for a wardrobe capsule that could transition into spring. (Depending on your climate, of course.)
One of the things that I’ve learned from putting together travel wardrobes is that lightweight sweaters which can be layered are more versatile than heavy, bulky ones. And you can wear them singly when the weather warms up.
5 easy ways to give your winter look a boost:
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Skincare to Refresh, Revive and Thrive….
If your skin could use a winter boost, come join me for a LIVE Zoom with me and Brian of Brian + MW. He’s going to be taking me through a guided at-home facial and you’re invited! It will be this Saturday at 3p ET/12p PT.
Space is limited, but if you’re interested in attending, please email [email protected]. And if you have any skincare questions you’d like to ask, please let him know.
I think it will be very fun and informative, so I hope you will join us. We’ll also be doing some live makeup Zooms in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.
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I am so in love with that Boden cardigan but I am sensitive to wool. Very sad.
I’ll keep an eye out for similar styles that are wool-free and share when I find them.
Hi Susan, as I have been experiencing significant hair loss the past few months, I noticed the Vegamour article under ‘Sites We Love’ at the bottom of your post today. I’m wondering if you or any of your readers have tried their products and to what degree of success. Many thanks, Janelle
Hi Janelle, so sorry to hear you’re dealing with that. I have not tried Vegamour, but have been using Nutrafol for some months now and seeing some results with it.
I think you always have a really good eye for translating, so to speak, younger looks into clothes that are completely reasonable for older women. I really appreciate that instinct, because most younger looks look fun but hard to see on me. Thanks so much for this ongoing effort. 🙂
Your California-end-of-winter looks = my Chicago-spring-early-summer looks. LOL
But they are still great!
So true. With 2 feet of snow on the ground, it seems warm weather will never arrive.
Hi, Susan…an inspiring capsule as usual 😉 I’ve been wearing the J. Crew cashmere crew on repeat this winter…wondered what you think about the soft laurel (a pale green color)…cool or warm shade? I’m tempted but not sure…
Thanks! It’s always hard to gauge colors online. On my monitor, it seems to have a yellowish undertone (warm). To me it looks more like an Autumn green than a Spring one. If I have a chance to see it in person, I’ll report back.
Lighter weight sweaters are definitely practical. This winter I have added a couple of bulky knits. Why not? Other people wear hoodies. It has been extremely cold, and the bulky sweaters feel like a warm hug in this winter of our discontent. I haven’t owned any in a long time, and they feel just right.
I’m with you on the lipstick!! I have skin damage on my lips and need to have something one them.
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Jodie
You had me at “high top sneakers”! Just bought them in tan. I had some Taos sandals years ago that I literally wore out, they were so comfortable, so I have high hopes for the sneakers. Hope that you get a commission for acting as my personal shopper.