How to Make a Fashion Statement During Winter
The popular fashion trends of the ‘50s are back in 2021 with preppy checkered ponte pants plus the sassy flare jeans from the ‘60s promenading along. We all know that autumn and winter have the best outfits. I mean, being able to style a look while feeling comfy is the best thing ever. Unlike styling a look during the summer. Having to wear miniskirts that ride up your thighs or wearing shorts that practically expose your entire legs to the mall’s sticky, leathery public seats. ‘Nuff said.
While layering up during the winter gives a smart, sophisticated look, it can be tricky to make a statement when everyone else is as layered up as you (except that one guy who goes out with nothing but a t-shirt regardless of the season). Don’t even mention trying to follow the summer’s criss-cross halter tank trend that is dominating Instagram. So, how to stand out from the crowd while staying warm and toasty? Here’s how.
The Checkered Ponte Pants
If you’ve stepped into a mall or at least passed by a boutique, you might’ve noticed the craze on all things checkered. Like, the checkered ponte pants, for example. Fresh and preppy, a pair of the checkered ponte pant is a brilliant addition to your winter wardrobe. If you’re cracking your head over what to wear to university, the check ponte pants is a life-saver. Checkered ponte pants give a classy yet academic look. It just does. The best part is, check ponte pants match with any plain coloured shirt. All you have to do to stand out amongst your classmates is slip into a pair of checkered ponte pants. Here’s a tip: slim fit checkered ponte pants match elegantly with a pair of black heeled boots. Checkered ponte pantspants ponte pant checkered pants.
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While the checkered ponte pants can be styled with loafers and a black turtle neck to give an academia look, you can go all out checkered and match a plaid blazer with your checkered ponte pants (okay I promise we’ll stop now). Matching outfits guarantee an aristocratic look that is bound to turn heads.
City Girl
To the next 2021 trend: flare jeans. While flare jeans look fantastic during the spring and summer if paired with a taffy pink halter crop top or any other tanks, nothing beats the saying, “anything goes with denim”. Snatch a classy look by matching your flare jeans with a pair of ankle boots and a wool blazer.
Spontaneous Casual
For those warm winter days, throw on a simple cardigan to style your flare jeans for a casual yet spontaneous look. While you’re at it, chuck a couple of scarves on. The more scarves the better. You’re just so casual! Very Jake Gyllenhaal Red-era.
College Chic
Throwing on a shacket (a shirt-jacket) - a favourite item from late 2020 as the Northern Hemisphere transitioned from winter to spring - gives an effortless chic look. Only eat with sporks to complete the look.