Sweater Weather

As you can see, it's still winter.  That may seem a little obvious since it's January and all, but in the mid-west, you really never know from week to week, sometimes from day to day how the weather will be.  I wouldn't be at all surprised if we were wearing shorts and tees by next week.  For now though it looks like the snow is here to stay and I could not be happier about it because I feel like I haven't really had much of a chance to do many posts about winter fashion, so hooray for the sweater weather.  Plus, I love the way these woods look so pure and lovely with a fresh layer of snow.

There have been many times over the years when an unexpected snow day has interrupted my plans, but this winter I just so happened to be planning on this particular snow day.  We live above the frost line on this mountain top so we knew that when the forecast predicted sleet followed by snow on the way, it was time to break out some good books, a few card games, stock up on comfort foods and stay home.  It is also the perfect time for comfort clothes--namely gloriously soft sweaters.

 

FemmeLuxe has some of my very favorite loungewear sets.  Their loungewear sets have kept me very warm and comfortable this winter all cozy by the fire in my little house.  I started out just wearing them around the house on my days off, but they have proven to be great pajamas too.  I really struggle to find comfortable sleep wear, but I love my FemmeLuxe loungewear. 

Since this snow has no intention of leaving anytime soon, I thought today would be a good day to showcase an outfit that is both comfortable and stylish, something I could wear to work if I absolutely had to go in to the office on a day like this.  And that's why I chose this Black Knitted Turtleneck Mini Jumper Dress- Elmore from FemmeLuxe for today's outfit focus. This Black Knitted Jumper in Elmore is a chunky knit, very warm and quite nice for a chilly day like this.  

Black is a basic neutral, goes with everything, and is always a classy choice.  The turtle neck on the Elmore Jumper can roll down or be left up and scrunched so you have some options on how to wear it, and I love the extra long sleeves.  They come in handy for burying my cold fingers in top warm up when I have to be outdoors.  When buying this top I opted for S/M (8/10 UK) instead of my usual XS.  A top like Elmore comes in sizes like S/M or M/L because it is meant to be worn quite loose.  The rule for wearing something loose is that only one article of clothing should be loose.  

Always pair something flowy with something form fitting to avoid looking sloppy.  Unless you have the flu and want everyone to it, there's no excuse for looking bedraggled.  The Elmore Jumper is a stylish but comofortable piece, my favorite kind, with a loose fit I chose some leggings to wear with it.  And, since I see them being worn improperly all the time, I'm going to reiterate the rule about leggings—Your top should cover your bum.  (This Elmore top fits the bill)  Remember to pair leggings with mini dresses or tunics, not regular length tops.  If you want something form fitting for a normal top go with skinny jeans for their thicker fabric.

For this top I chose some sleek snake print leggings for a look that says Chic.  I've only just added snakeskin prints to my wardrobe a few months ago, but they have quickly become a go-to for creating an couture look.  Walking out here in the woods for pics, I was pretty comfortable without a coat.  You can probably tell it was still slightly snowing, but I didn't mind.

Shopping Info:  Black Sweater from FemmeLuxeFinery.co.uk, Leggings from: SHEIN, hat and flats are old.