THE DRESSING â—½ TIPS
Loving January
by Marcy Lytle
Black Jeans – Do you own a pair? Or do you just have denim hues? I found this pair at Old Navy – a bit high waisted – and I love them. They’re sort of a brushed black and they are one of my favorite pairs of pants. This red flannel shirt was Old Navy as well, and they had lots of colors! I’ll keep wearing this on into February!
Browns and Suede – I love this suede jacket and have had it for a few years. I layered it over a sweater and added a belt and it’s super warm and pretty. Layers, of course, are best for cold weather. And layering suede with all your browns from the fall…well that’s just magical and wintry!
Maybe you just cozy up on the sofa or in a corner during the month of January with a big blanket, your slippers or cozy socks on, and a soft pair of leggings and a long sweater. And that’s perfect! But maybe…you are still celebrating the holidays and going out and about shopping, to dinner, or coffee dates with friends by the fire. Need some outfit inspiration? Here it is…if you love all things January:
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Black Sweatsuit – I found this one on Amazon and it’s cozy yet pretty – and you can wear the two pieces separately or together. It’s a rich black color and can be dressed up or down. I’m enjoying it!
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Oversized Colorblock – I have no idea if colorblock is a thing any more, but I know that oversized shirts are. And they’re great for layering or just wearing for coziness in January. Find one that’s a little thicker than a regular shirt and wear it and love it. I found this one on vacation.
Something Different – I found these checkered pants at Urban Outfitters on clearance and loved them. Then later I shopped on Amazon and found the perfect sweater to go with. Super cozy and comfortable for all of those after-Christmas sale excursions…or date night!
Stripes and White – You don’t have to quit wearing the hues of the season just because Christmas is over. I love this green striped sweater and I paired it with off white cargo jeans from Old Navy, along with a tan sweater scarf.
Hats and Sweaters – Another layered look for you, using a long cardigan sweater over an unbuttoned shirt dress worn as a jacket! It’s fun to just stand in your closet and see what items you can layer together, isn’t it? Add a Sherpa cap and you’re good to go!
Layers, sweatsuits, scarves, something different, new jeans, and oversized coziness – that’s the prescription for a jolly January in your closet after the holidays are over, and the newness begins
