Fashion Staples for Surviving This Ever-Changing World
In quarantine, new fashions were developed out of boredom, whether it was someone taking on a sewing project for the first time or purchasing a bold piece they wouldn’t pre-pandemic. While the world is slowly inching towards normalcy again, fashion is one of the few things that has kept creativity alive during this period. This winter, there are three staples that should be discovered: a go-to sweater, a striking pair of earrings, and an elegant midi skirt. Whether you purchase a new item or find it in the depths of your closet, these staples can give you that spark of excitement during this uneasy time.
A Sweater for That Feeling of Comfort
Winter can feel like a gloomier time of the year, but it can be quite the opposite in the fashion world. Wearing something that gives you warmth and comfort can be motivating to get out and find beauty in the cold season. A go-to knit sweater in any style can provide that sense of comfort. According to an article in Vogue’s September 2020 issue, “Back to Life, Back to Reality?,” your favorite sweater should be what appeals to you the most (Yaeger, 2020, p. 168). Sweaters can become a statement piece in your closet to get excited about and easily plan outfits around.
Striking Earrings
While people all over the world are beginning to go outside again, virtual work and school are still very prevalent. As Yaeger puts it, “with your face so often viewed in close-up, an arresting earring invariably has more impact than a delicate little stud” (Yaeger, 2020, p. 170). Putting on a pair of earrings can be one of the easiest ways to make you feel put together and ready for the day.
An Elegant Skirt
One of the simplest ways to be well-dressed and comfortable is by throwing on a midi or maxi skirt. Whether it is a satin, effortlessly-fitting skirt or a slightly more extravagant quilted number with a bit more structure to it, skirts can make your outfit stand out. In the winter, skirts can be brilliantly paired with sheer tights and a comfortable sweater. According to the Vogue article, “7 Fall Skirts to Wear All Season Long,” Steff Yotka writes “skirts have always been the most comfortable and joyous garment...with a cotton tee or hoodie they are the perfect middle ground between cozy and Zoom-ready” (Fass, 2020). A midi skirt can be styled many ways to complement the type of day you are having.
There are so many more ways you can dress to feel ready to conquer the day, but a sweater, pair of earrings, and midi skirt could already be in your closet and ready to be worn this winter. The goal this season is to feel a bit more you each day, and to create a bold new outfit to take on this ever-changing world in style and confidence.