Winter wear

Winter is upon us in South Africa so everyone is scrambling for warm, comfortable and cozy clothes. The rule of thumb for buying winter clothing that will not go out of fashion is sexy, classy and classic. Buying a few good quality essentials that will last you a good few winters is a great way to save some money. You could always top up your wardrobe with some seasonable fashion items that won't break the bank.


Your "must have" winter wardrobe list must include the following essentials:

• A Trench coat that does not go out of style. Try a black, white or khaki or maybe all 3!
• A warm casual Jacket for those not so formal days.
• Sexy Boots; whether they are ankle boots, mid calf, knee highs, fluffy boots or even cowboy boots. Choose a flat and a high heel boot that you can interchange for various occasions. Stick with black and brown boots that won't go out of fashion. You can always top up your boot collection over time.
• Boot leg jeans for a slimmer look
• A cozy Knit Sweater to keep the cold at bay
• A Turtleneck or polo neck will keep the warmth in and they are relatively inexpensive. I personally stay away from these as I have big girls! No need to emphasis what you already have in abundance.
• Scarfs are a good way to introduce some vibrant colors, patterns, textures and sophistication to your outfits. They are they are reasonable inexpensive so keep a few in your wardrobe.
• Gloves for those icy fingers! It's not nice shaking cold hands. There are so many choices out there. I prefer an all weather set of gloves. You could have a few sets in various colors and material to mix and match with your outfits. 
• Leggings or tights to go with your dresses, skirts or even pants.
• Hats are good for those bad hair days as Winter takes it's toil on our hair. There are many slouch beanies, berets and head wraps to choose from.
• You just cannot forget about that little black dress even in Winter! 

Pairing up a few of these essential items will take your outfit from average to fabulous in seconds.