Knits

Hi all,

Hope you're all wrapped up snugly from this bitterly cold weather.   Yesterday, I felt real icy cutting wind, for the 1st time this winter.  Every day this week has been a real struggle to find ways of dressing for the extremly cold weather.  In truth I find that the style stakes tend to lessen for me in these next few months, simply because I cannot even think about wearing shoes,  heels or no tights during these months, so it does restrict what I can wear.

              
Monday;  
                                      
Animal print peplum(Tu); Black waffle tube skirt(Tu);
Black fitted quilted Jacket(Mango);
Wellies (TKMaxx);
Tan Shopper(Zara);
Jewellery (Miss Selfridge)

Tuesday;

Oxblood elephant print T shirt (Zara);
Grey wool wide legged trousers (Zara);
Grey fringed Cardigan (Asda);
Black boots(River Island);
Jewellery (Dorothy Perkins)           






Wednesday;

Black frill wool skirt(Betty Jackson);
Black long sleeved T shirt(H&M);               
Black fringed cardigan (Tu);
Wellies(TKMaxx);                 
Jewellery(Miscellaneous shop, no longer in business)

Friday;

Black frilled cardigan(Wallis);
Grey cotton top(New Look);
Black A line wool plated skirt (Zara);
Wellies (TKMaxx);
Jewellery (French Connection/Miss Selfridge)






All through the week I've worn thermal layers beneath my clothing.  It really is the best way to keep warm.  As well as tights or socks I also wore ski socks to keep my feet warm.  I never go out doors without a scarf & a hat because I loose way too much heat from my head, as we all do.  I had a young lady laugh when I mentioned I had on a thermal vest once, until I asked if if she was cold, to which  she said 'yes.'  So I said "Well, I'm not".  Wearing a thermal vest is no different from wearing a normal vest under your clothing.  They sell them everywhere now, Primark, M&S, H&M the list goes on.  They actually make sense, unless you don't feel the cold. 



KNITS

  When trying to stay warm, it does not necessarily mean we have to do it in Dark knits.  There are some great colours out there to keep us a little uplifted during these grey dreary months. This one is from H&M at £14.99


If you are small in frame, this type of cropped jumper will look great with a long vest or a simple white shirt, you can team both looks with leggings or jeans for a smart casual look.  In one of my first blogs I did the same with a longer Jumper, but pulled a belt around it;  This one is from Top Shop at £30.00


 The one below already has contrasting arms built in. It's £35 from River Island.


Jumpers can be a problem for some, I struggle sometimes with the look I wish to create, due to the size of my bust, so have to be really careful when choosing them.  Just because they look great on one does not necessarily mean it will look great on you.

Which brings me to one of my "Pet Hates" ...... Shrugs worn by the wrong shaped woman.



I believe one of the aims of the shrug when they came out, was to help cover your arms,   However, if you have a large bust or back fat, (which a majority of us do), or you have bad posture, or you are not a small to medium frame, you might want to look in the mirror (at all angles) & ask yourself, whether covering your arms with this garment, doesn't just expose other parts of your body, that you actually don't want to expose. 
  There is a common misconcepton that has been made over the years, that it does what it says on the tin.  It may well do so, but it might also do other things, if your body type is not right for it.  The one in the photo above is how is should look.  If you have an hour glass shape & a normal size bust, it works great.  I have an hour glass body type, 'but' a large bust & rather than take the focus from my arms, it just says "Hey..... look at my bust".  As that part of my anotomy doesn't need any more attention than it already gets, I avoid the cardigan shugs of this shape.

  This Jumper is from Top shop boutique & is a little pricey at £65.00 but it is Cashmere.
This one is a little bit of fun; from Mango at £45.00


Dogtooth check is a sophisticated alternative to the season's love affair at £45. with heavy embellishment. It can be worn with anything black.


If you are into seasonal wear Geometric prints seems to be all over the high street
Next's toasty oversized Aztec print cardigan at £45.00 also.



  Teamed with leggings, or skirt & flat boots this is nice & comfortable for work rest or play.  It's from Tesco's at £45 & is lightweight, so great for layering to keep warm.  If you are going to layer, the trick is to do it with light knits, as thicker knits could make you feel a little uncomfortable & resticted in your movement, once you add your outer wear.  If you are one for covering up a body part you're rather not have on show, this jumper from Tesco's also has a Scarf attached to it for a little flare;

Lastly my favourite so far, but way out of my price range,  but that doesn't mean it is out of some of yours.


Wrap up warm on off-duty days with this Milary drape cardigan at £119.00.  It it is perfect for throwing over jeans & a long sleeved top or thin jumper. 

Well that is all for this week, but please be safe out there & do watch out for black ice whether you are walking or driving.  Off to make some healthy soup.

See you next week. 

Stylish AT50

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