winter dressing from my small wardrobe

jumpsuit

sweatshirt

cardigan

cashmere sweater

vintage army pants

layering tees

sweatshirt

wool zip-up

leggings

Winter dressing is not my forte. Real winter only really lasts for about 4 months where we live, but we do experience stretches of days with temperatures in the single digits (F) + some snow. I guess I can't really just deny the existence of winter or my need to dress for it. In theory, I like the idea of cozy layers...but in reality, I am not entirely good at it. I haven't perfected the whole socks + boots thing (even though I grew up in Michigan)...like the sock weight has to be consistent + the boots need to be a just-the-right-amount bigger than my normal shoe size. I like my pant length to be a bit cropped...and that creates a bit too much bare skin to cover without a taller boot (or sock). I finally gave in to the fact that the boots I thrifted this summer (while wearing no socks) are too small to wear with socks after a lengthy search for well-fitting, thin, warm (not ugly) socks. Now that I'm looking for them, the boots that I might like to own are all sold out in my size. So...that's my confession right up front.  :)

I have been staying warm (staying inside + wearing thick wool socks helps).  :) Here are the pieces that I'm wearing now + have been since late November. 

tops ::
-cream sweatshirt
-black sweatshirt
-grey cashmere pullover
-black wool zip-up 
​-tan wool cardigan

under layers ::
-long-sleeved tees (2 black + 2 white)
-tanks (1 black + 1 white)

bottoms ::
-leggings
-vintage army pants
​-black jumpsuit

footwear ::
-trainers

outerwear ::
-blanket coat
-puffer
-gloves
-wellies

Seeing the pieces all laid out above actually invigorates my resolve. It has honestly been flagging a tiny bit of late + has me dreaming of a little something new. I think that a good pair of suitable boots would help, but since I can't find what I'm looking for (thrifted or fair, affordable, my size, my style), I'll do without for now. Trading out one sweatshirt for a tan cashmere sweater (because...warmer) is also a note for next year. For now, I always have something that I like + is appropriate to wear. 

My current favorite combinations are:

at home ::
-cashmere sweater + long-sleeved white tee + leggings + wool socks
-wool zip-up + long-sleeved black tee + leggings + wool socks

out + about ::
-sweatshirt + tank + army pants + trainers + blanket coat
-black long-sleeved tee + leggings + trainers (or wellies, if it's wet) + puffer
-cream sweatshirt + jumpsuit + blanket coat + trainers

dressier ::
-black long-sleeved tee + jumpsuit + blanket coat + flats

Stay warm. Spring is on its way.  :)

Lots of love,
Jane
 
All photos via links.

P.S. If anyone is interested, my sweet, vintage boots might be just the right size for you!  ;)