As the temperature drops, it may be harder to find cute, affordable outfits to wear when going out. To help offer some suggestions, I spoke to Jess Harrison, senior and president of the Fashion Menagerie club, to hear what she had to say and to see if she had any recommendations.
Q: What is a trending piece that is good to wear when dressing for the winter?
A: “I feel like the big staple piece this winter for women specifically are these fleece-lined tights. They are warm in the winter weather and they are perfect for wearing underneath dresses, skirts and even jeans. They go for around $20 on Amazon.”
Q: Do you have any good outfit recommendations?
A: “For daytime going out, my recommendation is definitely leggings. Brown, black, and red tend to be the best colors for the fall and winter. Schoolgirl, pleated, and pencil-type skirts are also what I tend to go for. For tops, I like to go for a turtleneck, V-neck, or cable knit sweater because they add a little texture to the outfit. Over that, I would go for a puffer or a trench coat, those seem to make a pretty cute outfit. For shoes, I would go for Mary Jane’s, Doc Martens, or some long boots. When I go out at night, I tend to go with the fleece-lined tights with a little black dress or any kind of fun dress, with a colorful trench coat to add a pop of color.”
Q: Could you give some advice to people looking for good winter outfits?
A: “Always be happy with what you are wearing, and make sure you’re comfortable. Also, explore fashion as much as you can, and don’t dress a certain way only because your favorite influencers are doing it, dress in what makes you confident.”
As far as where to look, I asked two students if they had any good recommendations on where to shop for good pieces.
“For good outfits, I love to shop at Cheeky Bliss, and stores like Altar’d State have a bunch of good sweaters that are easy to match with some simple bottoms. Also, Amazon has a bunch of cute basics like bodysuits or sweaters for a reasonable price. As for shoes, I love my hunter boots in the winter. They’re super comfortable and easy to keep clean.”
Marycate Cochran, Freshman
“I like to shop at American Eagle and Aerie because they have really good dupes. I also love Zara jeans, and Abercrombie has really good quality clothes that last in tough weather.”
Emma Price, Freshman