How to style the perfect winter outfit.

The basics:

When dressing for the cold weather you are gonna need some basics. First of all, I think you should get a cute scarf, beanie, and some gloves. It's handy if these are in neutral colors like grey, black, or beige, etc. Then you will need a good jacket that blocks the wind and keeps you warm. Personally, I love long coats which cover your legs as well. And lastly, I would suggest you get some cute boots in a neutral color. I am totally in love with my black platform boots from Calvin Klein!

The statement pieces:

If you like standing out or giving your own twist to a look I would suggest you invest in some statement pieces. For example, I love my wool trenchcoat with a white and blue pattern. I also have some colorful sweaters and some long sleeve t-shirts with a cool pattern. If you are trying to incorporate more colors in your fashion, you can begin with small pieces like a colorful shoe or some statement earrings.

Combining:

I always suggest beginning the outfit with your statement piece. Then I look at the main colors in that piece and find the right basics. For example, I have a cute snake pattern long sleeve with black, white, and grey. I will then combine it with black pants and a black jacket. For accessories, I like to look at the remaining colors. In this example, I would combine this outfit with white boots or black sneakers and white or grey gloves, and a beanie. I always try to limit myself in using 3 or fewer colors in the outfit. What makes the look complete for me is using different colors after each other. For example, if you have color 1 on top, use color 2 for the bottom and then switch back to color 1 for your shoes. Also, think about a consistent color in your accessories. For example, pink heels, a pink purse, and pink earrings. Or black boots, a black purse, and a black beanie.

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