This is Campus Fashion, your source of inspiration for seasonal trends, cool finds, and wardrobe basics to keep you looking stylish throughout the year.
This winter is ushering in colder weather and layering up is key to adapting to unpredictable temperature drops, high winds, and snow. Let’s take a look at five ways to keep warm this season while still looking stylish.
Turtlenecks
Keeping your neck covered is important to staying warm; a turtleneck is a great layering piece that does just that. Elegant and simple, this style is both flattering and versatile. A black turtleneck paired with black dress pants and a matching blazer is both dressy and professional. For a more casual appearance, try wearing a turtleneck under a thick knit sweater, worn with jeans.
Polar fleeces
Sometimes it’s alright to look like a sheep, especially if it keeps you warm. Polar fleeces are lightweight layering pieces that look effortless when styled with a long sleeve shirt, jeans, and boots, or even sweatpants and a T-shirt. Easy to maintain and comfortable too, polar fleeces can help keep the cold out as the temperatures drop.
Thermals
An age-old concept that never fails; thermals are great layering pieces to wear underneath your outfits for added warmth. They’re useful when hiking with friends or participating in winter sports such as skating, skiing, and snowboarding. Try wearing thermals under boyfriend jeans, an oversized fair isle sweater, a winter coat, and your favourite accessories for a warm and cozy outfit.
Wool socks
Keep your feet warm this winter by wearing woollen socks. This is a great hack to avoid the cold, not only adding an extra layer of warmth, but adding comfort as well. Wool socks look stylish paired with neutral coloured hiking boots; this combination is perfect for hiking or other outdoor activities.
Knitwear
A sweater is always a classic choice to keep you warm during the colder months and ones made from natural materials such as cashmere, alpaca, and merino wool are great options. Try wearing a chunky knit sweater with jeans for a casual look or a merino cardigan with a black turtleneck and black slacks for a more dressy option.
And there you have it, five ways to stay warm this winter while still maintaining comfort and style. Try out some of these winter fashion tips and see which one keeps you the toastiest and coziest on campus!
Rachel is working towards a BA with a concentration in English and Theatre. She has been employed at The Cascade since Fall 2021 as a Staff Writer and a Jr. News Editor. Currently, she is the sectional News Editor and enjoys meeting and interviewing people as well as taking long walks in nature. Rachel also likes to stay up to date on the latest trends and informs students through her fashion column entitled Campus Fashion.
