Friends Chat Thread: Wardrobe, Fun, and Whatever
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I had seen the first season and loved it. I watched the first two episodes last night and was disappointed. I guess you all are correct and it is the late 1950's. They are still wearing hats and gloves.
I hope you decide to give it another shot! The writing was so snappy and funny this season.
Hi ladies, can we please see some mod shots of your work and evening outfits for the dead of winter?
I’d love to see how you stay stylish when bundled up, even if your version of bundled-up is a T-shirt instead of a tank top.
I’m still enjoying the ease of wearing dresses - add thermal/heat tech tights, boots and a warm coat and I’m set for any reasonable commute on foot or transit.
Here are a couple of mine from the last couple of days. It’s been frigid here so I’m about as bundled up as I can be - sweater dress, cardigan, thermal tights, knee boots, alpaca coat, arm warmers, gloves, shawl and hat. At least I’m not in a sleeping bag parka.
I’d love to see how you stay stylish when bundled up, even if your version of bundled-up is a T-shirt instead of a tank top.
I’m still enjoying the ease of wearing dresses - add thermal/heat tech tights, boots and a warm coat and I’m set for any reasonable commute on foot or transit.
Here are a couple of mine from the last couple of days. It’s been frigid here so I’m about as bundled up as I can be - sweater dress, cardigan, thermal tights, knee boots, alpaca coat, arm warmers, gloves, shawl and hat. At least I’m not in a sleeping bag parka.
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I have not taken any outfit photos on such a long time. I can describe.
For work, during most of the winter I’m outside for a total of 5 minutes or less per day. Hence the vitamin D level low enough to cause adult rickets. Thus on most days I can get away with a skirt and lightweight cashmere sweater or a dress and a heavier tweed jacket. Sometimes tights and shoes. Often tights and boots. If I wear a chanel jacket these days I almost always wear a solid colored cashmere scarf. I think a patterned scarf is too much. Today it is 7. I need a real coat. If I’m running errands after work I need a real coat. In that case I’ll wear a skirt and heavier weight cashmere sweater or a dress and an Hermes cashmere shawl with one of my coats. Definitely boots. The boots that you coached me into buying were truly life altering. I used to think that trousers were warmer for cold weather but I actually find tights and boots warmer. I hardly ever wear trousers anymore.
Spring and fall are the best times of year for outfits aren’t they? Dressing for very hot or very cold weather is a bit limiting.
You outfits are really beautiful. Sweater dresses work so well for you. Where is your beautiful teal coat? (This one is pretty too.)
Forgive my stocking feet - already took my heels off. On really cold days I’ll wear fleece tights, a heavy weight skirt (you’re right genie - warmer than trousers!), either a short or long sleeve shirt, and a blazer. I switch from my La Canadienne winter boots to heels once I’m in the office. Unfortunately most days I wear a sleeping bag puffy parka. I gave up on the wool outerwear, just not warm enough for walking when that biting wind comes blowing through.
Does your puffy coat fit over your blazer? That’s sometimes an issue for me. It either doesn’t fit over the blazer or it’s too warm in the car. I do sometimes just bring a jacket on top of my tote to change into when I get to the office.
It fits more or less, though it can be a little tight in the arms and shoulders. I just deal with it since I have to walk a bit, and the subway is always cold waiting on the platform. If I drove I would definitely opt for something else!
Yes walking in the city is a whole different situation. It can be brutal when the wind whips between the buildings.
Yes not having that much experience growing up, I wonder how you ladies stay warm and stylish. I don't wear wool as much as I do down and fur now, as they work very well at really low temps. Will follow this thread with interest.
My winter coats are loose enough that I could wear a jacket under them, but I end up wearing cardigans mostly. Maybe tomorrow I will try a blazer underneath and see if I like it.
@EmileH I do wear my teal coat a lot, but this one is warmer. The teal is easier to wear in fall and early winter. I rotate my 3 main coats plus my lole parka for wet/cold. It’s very slim cut and I’ve had it for several years. But it's hip length, so not as effective at keeping my lower half warm, and also doesn't look as nice over dresses as a knee length coat.
@periogirl28 I grew up in a warmer climate as well, and I looked forward to wearing jackets and jumpers and hats and gloves when I finally moved to a 4-season country. But ask me again in March/April when I'm tired of wearing multiple layers.
@EmileH I do wear my teal coat a lot, but this one is warmer. The teal is easier to wear in fall and early winter. I rotate my 3 main coats plus my lole parka for wet/cold. It’s very slim cut and I’ve had it for several years. But it's hip length, so not as effective at keeping my lower half warm, and also doesn't look as nice over dresses as a knee length coat.
@periogirl28 I grew up in a warmer climate as well, and I looked forward to wearing jackets and jumpers and hats and gloves when I finally moved to a 4-season country. But ask me again in March/April when I'm tired of wearing multiple layers.
Yes, please we need to see your lovely furs and wool dresses - even previous seasons, will do!
Ok Genie, here was my suburban winter outfit. It warmed up to 40 today which felt balmy compared to the single digit highs earlier in the week.
Oh I should say, j crew pencil skirt which I have in 8 colors, bompard cashmere sweater and scarf. Stuart weitzman boots. The pup has been sick all week so I was busy and only carried my neverfull today. He is doing better tonight.