Answer Me Chic: Playing In Winter
April 2, 2012 in Fashion
Today we have another Answer Me Chic post for one of our beautiful readers Jaclyn!
Hi Shop Me Chic Ladies
I have a Mummy Style challenge that I hope you can help me with.
As a Mum to two young boys we are constantly outside running, climbing, playing in puddles, and doing all of those things that boys love to do. In summer I generally stick to dresses and flats, and as a girly girl this suits me fine.
With winter approaching I am struggling to put together Mummy appropriate, comfortable and practical outfits that won’t break the bank, while still keeping touches of femininity.
Hopefully you can point me in the right direction.
Jaclyn
For me, Winter is all about layering. There is no need to abandon your dresses when the temperature drops a little! I’ve put together two basic outfits that are practical, feminine and budget friendly plus easy to pair with other things you already have in your wardrobe!
This cute little lace dress is quite a bargain find from Princess Polly. Feminine yet practical when worn over a pair of leggings. Flat boots are a key staple for Winter plus your feet won’t feel as though they’re about to fall off after chasing the little ones around the park! The necklace adds a bit of sparkle but on days that need an extra layer, why not swap it for a scarf?
1. Dress from Princess Polly – $70
2.Betts Gun Boots from The Iconic – $89.99 (and free shipping!)
3. Small Knotted Necklace from Colette – $7.47
4. Skinny Legging Pant from ASOS – $25.95
I love the bright dress against the navy striped flats and the way the bangles tie it all together.The ASOS jeggings are a good little bargain to have in your wardrobe and will go with pretty much anything.
1. Sicilian Bangles from Ruby Olive – $30
2. Jegging in Washed Indigo from ASOS – $32.44
3. The Zest Around Dress from Modcloth – $79.99
4. Taupe and Navy striped Walnut Ballet Flat from Birdsnest – $39.95
What are your tips for looking chic yet keeping warm in the Winter weather?
Stay Chic,
Melinda. Xx
Thanks Melinda, you have given me exactly what I was looking for. The Princess Polly dress is really cute and I love the Betts boots – perfect for chasing little munchikins around the playground.
I also love that you have chosen items from a heap of different sites so that I am forever adding to my fashion favourites list, and I won’t be looking like every other Mum at the park this winter.
xx
Thank you for the beautiful comment Jac, so pleased you like the outfits! I love searching around for online stores that stock things a little different to the main chains. Be sure to tweet us an outfit pic if you buy anything from the post
Melinda. Xx
Oh i love those ASOS Jeggings! So comfy!
I actually think winter is easier to look chic. I love layering & scarves.
I find summer can be too hot to wear accessories, belts etc!
I completely agree Karina! For me, Summer is about throwing on a dress and a pair of shoes – too hot to bother with anything else! Winter is so fun to accessorise with scarves, boots and cute knitted hats. Melinda. Xx
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