Sometimes we all want to just step out in our jammies but not look like we wallowed in our mid life crisis with a pint of ice cream.
Well simple fashion choices can turn your sob-fest fit into a street serve.
The right outwear can make any basic fit look intentional and chic. In fact for all my capsule wardrobe rookies, winter season is the best season to test the waters.
Through many winters, we have religiously followed the “when in doubt, trench it” theory of outerwear, and whilst this advisory is timeless these days fashion has a lot more to offer for the common folk.
Let’s rendezvous with the 7 hottest trending 2022 outerwear pieces that will fit your moods through all 7 days of the week.
Trims de shearling
This 2021, shearling is the new fur. Shearling trim works on every jacket on the face of this earth – whether its leather, denim, corduroy, suede or even velvet. You can play it casual with shearling or take it on a night out – shearling is the next generation zhuzh.
Don’t faux-get the leather coat
This evergreen winter classic still tops the charts of holy grails. This season sport them in statement hues of greens, oranges, pinks and reds or in browns and jewel tones. They make the perfect day to night looks. And if you dare, try the real head turner – leather trench coats. They are sexy, sleek and suave all rolled into one spicy package.
Hey, racer
Let your inner baddie out in the wild with racing jackets. They are a simple yet statement piece of clothing which you can carry in more ways than you would think. You can wear them casually or dress them up for a more party look. They can amp up your outfit with a little edge and color. The key to buy racing jacket is thrifting because the more vintage the sexier.
Prime of the plaids
Plaid is meant for more than just curling up in fleecy pyjamas, plaid blazers are the new buzz around the block. Trust flannels for your classic girl/boy next door look, but then throw in some shoulder pads, pull the length down longer and you’ve got street look-book feature.
Puffer up
Season’s special is up and its the jellyfish look! Sport an oversized quilted puffer with a pair of slim fit pants, jeans or liquid leggings to achieve the infamous jellyfish silhouette. Also this time puffers are for everyone! Take your pick- you want calf length or cropped, with or without sleeves, in neutrals or brights. Go nuts!
Hue-mor me
Strut the streets with a pop of colour. Styling bright colors like you would do any neutral in the new magician’s code for stylists. Give your outfit an unexpected twist with color blocking and color saturation. Orange is going to be your new best friend.
Letterman romance
Varsity Jackets are no longer just a high school code, they are your go-to sporty fit. Traditionally you can just dress them with some denim and Jordans but you can always pair some graphic tee, leather accessories and baseball cap for a more urban street look. Pro tip – thrift stores offer the most insane varsity collections!
Always remember a basic capsule closet in winters can be spruced up with outerwear. So mix – match and get layering!
Also know that these pieces are borrowed from yester-looks, so go deep into a vintage search quest because you are digging for diamonds.
To know more about styling trending 2022 outerwear checkout my previous blog on layering and to see these looks in actions – be sure to follow me on my Instagram!
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