How to Rock Style in Winter

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It is possible to look glorious in winter. Think of Julie Christie, swathed in sable in Dr Zhivago. Think of Ali MacGraw in Love Story: duffel coats, sheepskin, long scarves. Both are proof that you don't have to catch your death to set off style fireworks in winter. Winter style is not about shivering bravely in a silk blouse, but neither is it about giving up and hibernating in Gap hoodies from now until April. mermaid dresses
Practice makes perfect, in style as in all things, and the best cold-weather chic happens where it gets really cold. New Yorkers, for instance, are good at dressing for winter. Sarah Jessica Parker can make a jean with a flat boot and a padded jacket look hot, by wearing it with fabulous hair and a colourful bag or scarf. Kate Hudson does a good line in a long belted knit layered over some snug cashmere. In London, by contrast, because we are always for some reason slightly surprised by rain and wind, we are prone to getting dressed in a sleeveless shift and some flimsy coat and then, when we finally open the front door 10 minutes after we should have left for work and discover it is cold and wet, pulling on a panic-selection of unco-ordinated waterproofs.
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Clothes are equal parts psychology and practicality, and you can't separate the two, because one of the functions of fashion is to help us beat time with the changing seasons. (Where they don't have weather, they don't have much fashion either. Look at LA.) The difference between looking like Cameron Diaz or Kate Hudson in a festive-season-themed romcom and looking like a disgruntled maths teacher on wet-weather playground duty lies in making it look fun. The simplest way to do that is to use colour. Our classic winter-wonderland images make us think in black-and-white, but if two decades of having Gap's Christmas campaigns seared on to our retinas for several months of the year have taught us anything, surely it is that a glossy red gilet, a cute pom-pom-trimmed scarf or a colour-clash mitten turns a trudge-through-sludge into an adorable, snowflake-on-the-lashes photo opportunity. Michelle Obama certainly had this figured out when she dressed her daughters in those bright J Crew outfits for that January inauguration day last year.
Dressing for the office can fall into a dreary routine of shirts and pants and ill-fitting skirts. After about two months on the job, it is safe to say that many women do not take pride in what to wear but just throwing on the only ironed outfit in their closet.
While many of us cannot afford the best Chanel suits or Jimmy Choos to bring out the best in our everyday of¬fice wear, a little effort can transform you from the everyday office lady to one who turns some heads during lunch. You don't have to change your whole wardrobe, it is just in the little things. We drop you six tips to liven up your office wardrobe!
1. If you are one of those who does not know how to match colours, we suggest you stick to the basic black and white. Make a difference with textures and ruffles. Black and white proves to be classy and the easiest to match.
2. Kick off those low-heeled pumps and invest in a pair of high heels. Stilettos look the sexiest but chunky high heels might be more comfort¬able. Nothing perks up a posture and a butt more than heels. With the extra inches you should also feel more confident. To be safe, stick to black and non shiny shoes. If you want a pop of colour and your office is not too conservative, you can go for red as well. But make sure the shoes are still classy and not slutty! A good guide is, if you can see your reflection in it, you should not buy it.
3. Handbags also play an important part. Invest in a good brand that has a leather classic to tide you through the years. If branded goods are a tad out of your price range, look for a leather hand bag which has in¬teresting detailing or colour. The ba¬sic colours are the easiest to match but as said, bright colours do work well too but not with everything.
4. Accessorise your outfit. Try a brooch or a scarf to instantly give you that lift of colour if you do not want to go with the conventional jewellery.
5. A sure way to make your office at¬tire edgier is through the use of leather accessories like a wrist band or a choker. Match your make-up to the look through a slightly thicker use of eyeliner, but not too much.
6. The quickest way to stand out is through what you wear. Don't go with the normal dress shirts and skirts. Try out satin blouses or even corsets under your jacket if your work place allows. If you have money to invest, invest in tailoring a suit so that it fits you perfectly and flatters your shape. cheap evening dresses