Outfit of the week: let it snow, I’m still going out

It started snowing in Zurich. The weather forecast says that it will be below 0°C all week, and we can probably expect more snow. This kind of temperature is fairly normal for December – in fact, the weather has been surprisingly mild most of November, so in a way it was about time, I guess.

I don’t mind the cold, but I am not a huge fan of snow. Sure, it looks pretty. At first. Then it becomes a muddy mess.  And in the in-between stage, it gets all ice and slippery. Although in Switzerland they are pretty good about salting the streets, it still isn’t really wise to go around in heels right now. So when staying home cuddled up in my velour tracksuit and pashmina with a cup of hot cocoa (or Ovomaltine ) isn’t an option, this is my kind of outfit for braving the elements while out and about:

A pair of comfortable boots is a must – if you want to stay warm and avoid sliding down the pavement but you also don’t want to look like a yeti, try something with a wedge, possibly with a non-slip bottom.

Pair them with a well-shaped, soft sweater dress, that will make you feel cozy but also appropriately dressed for the office or to meet friends for coffee, and a pair of woolen tights, so your legs stay warm.

A puffer coat will keep you dry and toasty, and because you choose warm but relatively thin layers over tons of clothes, it won’t prevent you from moving around comfortably – I hate that about winter clothes and I try to avoid it at all costs!

Last but not least, add some fun accessories to help you keep warm: a cute hat and gloves, and perhaps a colorful scarf, to brighten up your outfit a little. If you like, grab a bag in a similar shade as the scarf, but try to pick something with a strap long enough to be work cross-body, as shoulder straps tend to slide down puffer coats. And make sure it’s something that won’t get ruined if it gets wet, like coated canvas or satin-like nylon (like in the Botkier Sasha).

Off you go, fashionably warm for comfortable

Items pictured:

• Kate Spade Gramercy Park Jan crossbody in African Violet
• Fringed purple and black checked scarf
• Black gloves with bow
• Black knit snow cap with pompom
• Cable knit grey sweater dress
• GUESS  quilted down/feather coat
• FALKE soft merino rib tights
• Rampage Quarry wedge boot

How about you? How is the weather where you live? What’s your Winter must have?