A couple of weeks ago I featured a simple, monochromatic, mostly black outfit, see HERE. This week I am adding some color back into the depths of these winter dark and cold days, especially where I live. We had a fabulous run of weather over the Christmas break, yippee, but then we had a couple of weeks our harsh weather that made us all feel miserable, and now we are finally thawing but the sunshine hasn't returned just yet. Oh well. When days are short and we lack vitamin D, there is an innate response to dress in darker shades almost to blend in with the bleak conditions of the outdoors. For us living here in Saskatchewan, winter is looooooong. Long like, we won't be done with the cold/snow until May and sometimes well into May, so one has to add color to their life with FASHION!
This dress was gifted to me and I just never got around to featuring it here even though I took these photos in late fall. Life. This dress is super versatile and I've worn it multiple times since receiving it. I've worn it with bare legs, pumps, flats, booties, leggings, and today, I've paired it up with a blanket scarf to add some laying and extra coziness to the look. I just love how rust looks with my complexion and hair color. Unfortunately Forever 21, where this dress came from, is shutting its doors in Canada but I am linking up a few very similar and inexpensive options options for you from Old Navy and Shein. My coat is perfect for a mild winter day and it came from ThreadUp, a consignment online store, but here is a good wool option from Chickwish and it's on Sale!
Other ways to add some color to your winter outfits!!!!
2. Scarfs, toques and mitts. So many fun and inexpensive colors and patterns are available. Check out this scarf from Old Navy or this adorable leopard toque from Belong Lifestyle.
3. Cardigans & blazers. Inexpensive and easy to style with dress pants, jeans, skirts or dresses. Check out this leopard print cardigan from Belong Lifestyle.
4. Hair accessories. Oh my goodness there are so many cute hair accessories out there currently that add a little pop of color to your outfits. Check out this pack of three headbands from Amazon.
5. Shoes/booties. This is something I love to see but I do feel that shoes are a pricier investment. I have a few favorite colors of pumps and booties that I have added over the years such as burgundy, green, velvet blue, snakeskin and gold. I love my snakeskin booties from The Bay.
What are your favorite ways to add color during the winter months?
