Friends, winter is all here! And we are already rummaging through our cupboards for our woolens, ain’t we? This year Kolkata is blessed with winter rage. Thanks to global warming (Human is responsible), the span of winter declines every year. So, let us not waste time in enjoying winter.
Winter means cool breeze blowing all the time; it means colors vibrant and subdued. Winter gives us the season to warm our hearts and it also means that we can wear whatever pleases us without getting drenched in sweat like the other months in our tropical climate. So, what all are we wearing this winter?
There is a huge range of apparel to style up our wardrobe this winter.
Poncho – This season ponchos are making a style statement, irrespective of any age. Team it up with jeans, salwar suits, leggings, and Voila! You are ready to set the pace in this cold weather.
Sweatshirt – A necessary wearable in this weather, for a casual weekend at the office or for a brunch or a night out, it is a non-replaceable item in our closet.
Denim Jackets – Here comes the must-have for every fashion-conscious woman in today’s times. It helps us in drawing the fine line between feeling chilled and warm. And it can be teamed up with jeans or a skirt as you like.
Full-Length fleece– It can add an immense style quotient to any dress, jeans, leggings or a saree. It is an absolute essential for the winters.
Shrugs – be it in cotton, jersey or woolens will give an ultra-chic look to any plain Jane, adding quite the style we are looking for.
Pullover– It is the time to pull out the good old pullover buried somewhere in your wardrobe, as it is what we have grown up in, during winters and while traveling to hill stations.
Leather Jacket – A layer up the jackets is the leather ones that can beat the night chilly breeze and can also give you a high, amongst others in adding to the style quotient. Paired with jeans or leather pants, it’s the go-getter street look for the sexy in mind. But do not forget to stay away from animal leather, instead go for faux leather and break the jinx. For a cowboy look, top it up with a hat.
Cardigan – The best option for the schoolmates of the 90s and now, the good old cardigan can again be teamed up with skirts, pants, and sarees, and suits, the list is endless.
Thermals – Go the disguised manner. Wear thermals and top it off with your favorite summer dresses and skirts, giving it a cool look, keep people wondering how you keep yourself so warm.
Shawls & Stoles– A favorite for any Indian but it can be worn with sarees, suits, and lehengas to any wedding party and make heads turn.
Stockings– If you are hitting a party, team up with your westerns with the stockings of skin color or black color will sure make tongues wag. Now colored, striped or polka-dotted stockings can also provide the fun you are looking for.
Socks – This pair is with us since our school days are making a colorful comeback, paired with sneakers and keds. Have fun with colorful socks and warm up the winters in style.
Skull caps – These are available in various makes and will keep your thinking caps on, by keeping them warm.
Better still, too bored following the age-old fashion funda, just layer yourself. Break the Fashion, with your own inventions.
#New fashion Trend – Layers
Pair a shirt or top with waistcoat and jeans and boots and make heads turn in college or on a casual day at the office. You can go crazy with a Shirtdress with a half sleeve sweater and with knee-high boots or just wear your LBD or for that matter, any colored dress, topped with your shirt or a casual tee and pair up knee-high boots or better still, wear your dress over your shirt, that’s trending this season. Go for your skirts midi or maxi and pair up Little Red Riding Hood-style, with a cardigan, nice top and socks and flowers in hand and you are ready to go for your sweet date.
#Also Trending This Season – The good old Dungarees, in jeans, corduroys and you are sure to fall in love with yourself again, And so will your peers.
So, enjoy the winters, until it lasts, and plant more and more trees to make it last longer and come back for another season.
