Winter is arguably the worst season for knowing how to dress. On the one hand, you would like to be comfortable and warm, whatever the temperatures outside. On the other hand, you’re not sure how to keep a chic look when you have to pile the layers of shapeless clothes to survive the drops of the thermometer.
However, even if you are very chilly, you are not doomed to look like a giant Bibendum! You can stay elegant without being cold. And this without necessarily buying new clothes every year, but rather by betting on a sustainable and ethical wardrobe.
Here are 5 women’s winter outfits suggested by Albeli to have style in all circumstances!
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1. A beautiful warm and elegant sweater
What is generally expected of a sweater: is that it is comfortable and that it protects well during a drop in the mercury.
Unfortunately, most of our clothes are made from synthetic fibers: viscose, polyester or even acrylic. These materials are neither ecological nor endowed with optimal thermal comfort.
Conversely, natural textile fibers are among the materials to favour an eco-responsible dressing room, whatever the season. So you can bet on these natural materials for a women’s winter sweater warm and ethical:
- organic wool
- durable, quality cashmere ;
- Velvet.
Natural knits in 100% wool and handmade are very expensive. The most economical thing is to find them in thrift stores. And if you have finally succeeded in fighting the false beliefs that prevent you from wearing colours, try experimenting with versatile colours.
You will find ethical women’s sweaters in sparkling colours and graphics! Who said that winter had to rhyme with depression?
2. Warm winter pants for women
Another piece to bet on for an elegant women’s winter outfit: is velvet pants. Big crush on the one in upyclé cotton. The straight and wide cut is an undeniable asset to enlarge your figure! A more daring alternative, but no less trendy: a vintage winter look.
If you’re aiming for a casual and trendy look, this is the perfect winter outfit for women! The advantage is that it is a timeless item that is very comfortable to wear when it is cold, over a turtleneck knit under-sweater for example.
3. A non-synthetic fibre bodysuit or undershirt
To dress well in winter, everyone (or almost?) knows the 3-layer method. The base layer, or base layer, must be isothermal: this means that it must perfectly insulate you from the cold while being breathable and very warm.
Problem: we instantly think of thermal underwear made of synthetic materials. However, once again, these textiles may be hot, but they are polluting and very energy-intensive. Treated with a significant amount of chemicals, synthetic fabrics are harmful to your skin and harmful to the environment.
Instead, try eco-responsible bodysuits. Made from a fine, smooth fibre from beech wood, these modal pieces are a sustainable and more nature-friendly solution. Wool undershirts are also there which effectively regulate body temperature in winter and this is the most ecological and effective solution for keeping warm.
4. A chic winter dress
The sweater dress is the ultimate women’s winter garment. Again, you can invest in beautiful, durable pieces made from eco-friendly textile fibres. Some ideas for trendy outfits in winter :
- A pretty jumper dress in recycled wool;
- turtleneck sweater dress in organic cotton;
- A dress with a funnel neck and wool that you can belt to refine your waist.
There are also other types of chic and ethical winter dresses to try, and of course, to not get cold, complete your women’s winter outfit with ethical and sustainable tights in wool, silk, organic cotton, or recycled fibres. You can reuse them many times without fear of spinning them or seeing them pilling.
Finally, to complete your chic and elegant women’s winter style, don’t forget to wear high boots that go well up to the knees. This will lengthen your silhouette and your legs will be even warmer!
5. A women’s winter coat
Impossible to face the negative temperatures without investing in a good winter coat. Rather than a simple women’s winter jacket, I, therefore, encourage you to also have a long coat with a maximum of wool in its composition.
If you’re used to wearing dark colours in the winter season, a coat in recycled wool and cashmere will keep you warm and brighten up your complexion.
A few tips for an elegant women’s winter outfit
I end this article with some tips to give personality to your style of dress. “The devil is in the details”: a real chic women’s winter outfit stands out from the classic and dull looks that you can see at this time of year! My advice for a winter women’s clothing style that stands out:
- Add a touch of originality to your outfit with an accessory that has “character”. You can choose a faux fur scarf, opt for a very colourful print for your knitwear, or even wear a wool turban hat. Bulky or out-of-the-ordinary jewellery will also make a difference.
- At the start of the winter period, if you want to continue wearing flowing dresses or elegant blouses, face the low temperatures without batting an eyelid thanks to a turtleneck sweater. This is trick #1 for wearing a dress in winter without shivering, especially if it doesn’t have long sleeves. Chic effect guaranteed with this overlay!
- To break up an outfit that is too wise, don’t hesitate to put on more fanciful tights under a dress or a skirt.
Do not hesitate to try out other tips to have style in winter. I’m talking in particular about the monochrome look and the use of a belt to “fit” a wide sweater on a skirt or a dress.
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