Accessories are often chosen to complement an outfit, but most will also have a practical purpose. Winter is definitely the season for accessorising and making the most of the outfit embellishments available, but how do you know what to choose? When it comes to women’s accessories the options are endless, but to help keep you warm and stylish through the colder months, here are just a few tips.
Just because the temperatures have dropped, doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style or give up on your favourite fashion themes. You can wrap up warm and look great, by curating a few popular items and knowing how to wear them.
Winter hats
Of all the women’s winter accessories, the hat is probably the most useful. Not only will it hide a bad hair day, but it will stop heat loss from the top of your head – helping to keep you toasty whilst enjoying the great winter outdoors.
A coloured cashmere beanie is a versatile head warmer that can be teamed with pretty much any outfit. Or if you are looking for something a little jaunty, choose a baker boy cap and pair it with a fitted long length coat. For everyday wear and when you don’t have time to style your hair, grab a baseball cap and go.
Scarves
Not only a wardrobe must-have, but also a fantastic gift, scarves come in all shapes, materials, colours and patterns so you really can have one for every occasion. One of the most versatile winter accessories for women, scarves can be worn under or over your coat, tied in a simple knot, draped over your shoulder, looped around your neck or worn as a shawl or headscarf for extra warmth.
Choose from fine silk scarves to complement or add a pop of colour to your outfit, or chunky knits for added warmth on the coldest days.
Gloves
From fingerless and touchscreen gloves to enable you to keep on tweeting and texting, to leather gloves to give you the grip you need for driving, there are lots of styles of gloves to choose from. One pair isn’t really enough, so you’ll be better served by several pairs that have different practical uses, as well as some smarter gloves that can just serve the purpose of looking great on your hands on a cold day.
Sunglasses
Yes, you’ve read that right. Sunglasses aren’t just a summer accessory. These vital accessories go beyond the fashionable to help protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays, which can do just as much damage to your vision in winter as they can in the hot summer months. Choose styles that offer 100% UV protected lenses and remember to take them out with you, wherever you go.
Umbrella
Always a must, at any time of year in the UK, an umbrella can protect you from the worst of the lashing rain and snow, but it can also be a great fashion accessory. If your outfit is on the bland side, or you’re dressed up formally for work, why not add a pop of colour with a statement umbrella? Choose stripes, spots or bright colour combinations to bring a little cheer to an otherwise dull day.
To complete the head to toe cosiness, don’t forget about a good pair of thick socks and some weatherproof boots and a cross body bag or phone case to keep your essentials to hand.
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