That time of
year has come again where we get out our scarves and gloves, and get ready for
the end of the year! Hasn’t 2012 gone so quickly? I love winter – SALES! I
haven’t written an article in ages (sorry I’ve been really busy with exams),
but I’m back! I’m going to be your
personal guide to purchasing winter clothes and how you’re going to get value
for money. There are certain shops which have the best jumpers but there are some that
just rip you off.
Okay so for
me the best part of winter is getting baggy jumpers! Winter jumpers are a new
trend that have recently become popular and can look so pretty. I used to think
of winter jumpers as those red and green jumpers with a reindeer or snowman on
it but going down the high street, shops like New Look and Republic are doing
beautiful ones! The key to buying a
good jumper is these few things: material, style and colour. The jumper has to
be a nice material because you’ll find it so comfortable! If you find it
comfortable, then you’re likely to wear it again and again; therefore you’re
getting value for your money and then it won’t just sit at the bottom of your
cupboard. The next thing is the style. You don’t want it to be like a cropped
jumper because then half of your body will still be cold, but you don’t want it
to be too long either that it’ll look stupid. It’s got to be a certain length
(which varies according to personal taste). The last factor is the colour: you
want it to be a colour that will go with skinny jeans and a pair of boots. I
personally wouldn’t buy a bright red jumper because as I’m wearing it in
winter, I think that red is too bright. I would personally go for neutral
colours like blue, black, purple, grey.
Winter shoes.
Girls please don’t be wearing heels whilst you’re shopping in the winter – it’s
silly and you’re feet just get cold. Now is the time when you can get out your
UGGS and trainers, and you can chuck them on with a nice jumper and jeans. In the summer I hardly wear my converses or
vans, but in winter I practically live in them. If I was to go shopping I would
just chuck on a baggy jumper, skinny jeans/leggings and vans. This is the best
thing about winter because you can be warm without making so much of an effort
which is why buying decent shoes and jumpers gives you such value for money. To
be honest, its pointless buying t-shirts or chiffon blouses at this time of the
year – it’ll look a bit odd and you’ll be cold. Fashion can be practical!
For example,
below you’ll see a Ralph Lauren jumper that I have. I brought this at Ralph
Lauren outlet stores for £40. I literally love this jumper because it’s so warm
and so many things go with it! I can wear it to a restaurant, shopping or the
cinema! This is an example of the perfect winter jumper, but I do understand
that cable knit isn’t for everyone.
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I’ll upload
some more pictures of my jumpers at some point, crazy busy with exams and
revision! Have fun shopping for your winter clothes! X
