We still have quite a bit of winter ahead, so I wanted to share a winter outfit that might boost your cold weather blues and see you through the rest of it like a boss…… A chic, warm, stylish boss. 😉
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Do you have a good, neutral, structured coat? If you don’t I would highly recommend making that purchase. There are loads of sales on right now so you can get a good deal on a quality coat. The exact one I’m wearing is from JCrew and is about 10 years old! A good, neutral color, wool coat is a winter outfit staple you can count on. It will always elevate the look of any outfit, it can go on over bulky sweaters and you can pile a scarf over the top for ultimate warmth. If
Add a cashmere turtleneck or V neck sweater. I am a complete cashmere hoarder. I seriously collect it like a greedy miser, stashing away my pieces year after year. I rarely ever pay full price for it, and right now there are some great sales on cashmere. You simply cannot beat it for warmth and comfort. It is my lifelong goal to drape myself in all cashmere, head to toe, all winter long. I like the chic look of black and camel together, but any combination of neutrals will accomplish the same look. The store I love to go to for cashmere ( and which frequently runs these sweaters on sale) is
I love to wear my most favorite, comfortable skinny jeans with this look. They elongate the leg and did I mention that they are comfortable? These days you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a good looking, comfortable pair of jeans. I still love some light distressing on mine, but I’ll leave the major holes and distressing to the younger crowd.
Lastly- pull out those over the knee boots!
With this winter outfit as a base, you could go anywhere. If you needed to dress it up more, load up on the accessories. From sunglasses to scarves, to winter hats and gloves. Just pile on for style as well as warmth. You can use a stylish backpack purse, a small crossbody bag, or even the belt bag trend would look great here.
What do you think? Do you have an older structured coat in your closet
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A camel coat is such a great piece. A classic and it goes with almost everything.
x, Julie | ThisMainLineLife.com
Thanks Julie! It really is. And grabbing one of good quality really makes sense since they basically never go out of style.
Thanks so much,
~Melissa xx
You are looking so great! I have been wanting a camel coat in forever and now I really want one! Fabulously beautiful post my friend! Hope you are having a wonderful winter!
Peace!
Cheryl
Thank you Cheryl and you are looking amazing too my friend! Loved you latest look so much.
~Melissa xx
If I had the opportunity to wear a coat, I’d get a camel one…and when I move back to the south, it will be on my list. I adore this combination of black and camel. So classic and makes such a great statement. I really love this look!!! XOXO
Thank you Lisa! This is definitely a “go to” for me. It’s a look I don’t have to think about and that so many different variations will still work. I can’t even imagine living somewhere that I never, ever would need a coat, lol.
~Melissa xx
This is a wonderfully chic look. Your camel coat is simply divine xx Maria
Thank you so much Maria! It’s definitely a work horse for me.
~Melissa xx
I’ve blown through my camel coat; years and years of wear, and it has actually just fallen apart… and that is after the threadbare stage! I need a new one, and I love the length and proportions of your J Crew one. I have to say, a blonde in camel/cream/black is such an elegant palette. Beautiful, Melissa.
Speaking of blonde, perhaps I am being dumb but I can’t figure out the brand of the comfortable jeans you are wearing. I like the ones you’ve linked to as well, but which brand is girding your limbs in these photos? The fit looks amazing.
xxx
Lisa
Thank you so much Lisa! I feel like my coat will meet the same end, lol. The jeans I’m wearing are Articles of Society….. I have two pair and they are both super comfortable and are a good price point. They don’t lift the bum like some of my others do, but ya know……thats actually asking a lot of ANY denim these days. 😀 YOOX has this pair for $72: https://rstyle.me/~aMCuS
~Melissa xx
I love your style Lisa! Your jeans are fab and those Bloomingdale cashmere jumpers are all so well cut! xx Maria
Love that stylish outfit with those boots! 🙂
And that coat looks so nice! 🙂
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