I've come to the not surprising conclusion that I suffer from SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as the Winter Blues. How do I know this? Well quite simply because the weather has been dull, lifeless and gloomy the past few days which directly equates to me feeling a bit more subdued, less energised and generally tired. But, when I got up this morning and the sun was out and seeing it immediately changed my mood. I had a smile on my face, was decidedly jolly and even cracked a few jokes while munching through my porridge! My mood and energy levels had certainly lifted and I was ready for the day ahead. So what should I wear....
Which brings me to the subject of this blog. It dawned on me that this elation in mood and with the sun looking like it was going to stay for the day meant I was drawn to wearing something summery and that there may be many of you out there that would be feeling the same but because it is 'Winter' and therefore 'cold' we put away the summer stuff and venture out in trousers, jeans with layer upon layer of woolly clothing.
Of course there is nothing wrong with that, so long as you don't resemble an oversized sheep but I wanted to remind you that there are many ways in which to wear your summer clothes in the colder months which is great news for maximising your wardrobe and keeping the spending in check.
For some of you this may be obvious but here are just a few ideas to keep versatility in your wardrobe...all year around.
- Layering is key - invest in some long sleeves tops that will work underneath your summer outfits, whether they be dresses or pretty tops. If polo necks are good on you then these are a great item to wear underneath and will keep you warm.
- You can't miss the fact that tights and leggings are big this season so why not ensure you have a good stock that means you can still wear your dresses, skirts but team up with boots or shoes. There are some fantastic tights on offer and if you are really prone to the cold then wear a more chic pair with your sandals for a glam evening look.
- If you invested in sleeveless but smart office attire, then don't wait until next summer to wear it again but team it up with a complimenting shirt or blouse underneath.
- This can be a good time to check what cardigans and sweaters you have to see what goes with what. These kinds of clothing build up layers and can be used all year around.
- Another idea are shrugs and boleros to cover up arms, check out a range from Monsoon, whether relaxed for day wear or more glam for the evening.
- And thermals? I know it's not that cold yet but if you are prone to the cold then time to bring them out if it means you can still wear the summery outfits. A classic favourite with a great range are Damart.
- Now I am a big fan of wearing dresses with trousers - it's not a look that everyone favours but when put together in the right way can be a great way of getting use out of your summer clothes. This look can be extended with more formal outfits but with caution so as to ensure it is still appropriate.
Lastly, think about where you are going to be in your day. The Winter months can be an odd time of going into hot and cold environments so ensure your outfit can adapt accordingly to the different climates which is why layering is such a versatile technique to adopt.
So if the mood takes you over the coming months, whether it's due to the sun popping out or not, remember with a little bit of effort, you can still wear some of your summer wardrobe, still be stylish and still be warm!
In the meantime, I intend to maximise on this good feeling and off to my meeting...now where did I put those sunglasses...
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