Don’t you love slush? Gosh, I love it. It’s so fun to walk through, it’s so pretty…not slippery at all! I especially love when we get a late winter snowstorm that turns to brown mucky slush within a 24 hour period. That’s right about the time I start thinking about how amazing and wonderful this world of ours is. #blessed #NO
Anyway. Let’s talk layers. Cause nothing says “late winter slush” like wearing four shirts amiright? Here to help is my trusty assistant, Pax:
And my layering game will start like all of my layering games start: black turtleneck, jeans, oddly colored woolly socks. WOOT
For the occasion, Pax has decided to wear his, “work jacket wike Dad’s”. So there you go. We’re fancy like that. Ok – so what happens next? What could I possibly do with this extremely boring outfit? Hint: the same thing I’ve been doing since college. (And since the 90’s are back, I’m going to pretend like it’s a new thing.)
1. Layer On A Graphic Tee
I think most outfit problems are solved with a graphic tee. Pax, however, remains unimpressed.
2. Add Accessories
In case I haven’t been clear in the last, ohidontknow, 45 posts, I really like my winter beanies. And my new favorite accessory – especially with a tshirt – is a choker. I prefer mine a little looser, just for comfort. But I predict chokers are the next big thing. Wear them with a harness for good measure (ha, ha…ha). I’m showing this whole outfit with my combat boots simply because they were the first ones I grabbed. Any old boot (or converse hightop) would work. (But I think you knew that already.)
And really, I often just stop here. But if it’s still cold over in your neck of the woods (and it was THREE DEGREES the other day), keep on going.
3. Outfit, Meet Cozy Sweater (Black Never Fails)
It’s hard to argue with the power of a good black sweater. #nobodycares #alljustlookingatPax
4. Put a Cape On It
Ok – so here’s the thing: I bought this…cape? poncho? short-sleeve dolman sweater? whatever it’s called, after Pax was born to hide the post-partum pooch. And when layered correctly, it’s SHOCKINGLY warm. Like….go without a coat warm. Granted, this trick only works in weather over 40 degrees, but that’s still pretty good! It’s perfect for that late winter / early spring when you start looking cross-eyed at your winter coat.
5. Bust Out The Big Guns (if you must)
Of course, if it’s still really cold, just stuff all of this nonsense under a puffer and call it good. But, as a tiny act of rebellion, keep the coat unzipped. Who’s laughing NOW, Mutha Nature?
wearing (get ready – this’ll be a long one)
turtleneck (base layer): J.Crew’s tissue turtleneck (curently 20% off with code SHOPPINGTIME) – wearing a size S for reference
tshirt (2nd layer): old J.Crew….but I love all of their graphic tees – check out J.Crew’s Hello tee, cute and easy and 20% off. (I’m wearing a size M for reference.)
black sweater (3rd layer): old Nordstrom…but also loving this Vince Superwash Turtleneck Sweater (on sale for under $100 at Saks), Wyatt’s Black-With-Stars Sweater (not a turtleneck but would work just as well – and an extra 20% already reduced price at Bluefly), or Boohoo’s Emma Cowl ($30!!)
cape/poncho (4th layer): old Urban Outfitters…but Free People is the poncho king, I’d try this one (on sale for $49) or this one (on sale for $99) or ooo! THIS ONE (on sale for $99 – tried this one on earlier this winter – wore an XS for reference, and it was still pretty big.)
puffer coat: (5th layer): old Nordstrom….but holy cow Calvin Klein has this stunning red puffer coat on crazy sale ($99, plus and additional 30% off)
jeans: Rag and Bone Stretch Skinny in Surf
combat boots (studio shots): old Ugg combat boots…but everyone in the world is raving about Steve Madden Troopa boots (including Cam)
snow boots (outdoors): old Sorels….sold out everywhere, but if the contrast laces make your heart beat fast (they do mine)…try Sorel’s Glacy Explorer boots (I like the neon contrast laces)
hat: old….Bloomies has a gray cashmere hat on sale with a similar shape
necklace: old Bauble Bar…but my three favorite chokers are currently this minimalist metal from baublebar, this rose gold choker from Free People , and J.Crew’s Shaped Choker (20% off)
Pax’s suit: H&M
Raines: Appaman Parka, Ugg boots
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And hey! Before I forget, we’re kicking off our #everydaystyle series on Instagram. We’ll be posting pics of what we wear on a day-to-day basis – the good, the bad, the ugly. The first week? All meeeee. Find us here –> @shanachristine
xo!
S
ps. I found a NURSING TURTLENECK. Will wonders never cease?? Sadly, two years too late for me, but I would’ve totally rocked that shirt.
With a harness.
[S falls out of chair, cracking herself up]
Okokok. I’m done.
