In the biting cold or in a misty, dingy grey, nothing beats the comforting feeling of being wrapped up warmly in cozy clothing. Frost and cold wind cannot harm us if the right wardrobe protects us from the weather. We reveal which cuddly pieces should be ready in your closet.
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Winter clothing – the most popular materials
Naturalness is in high season this winter. Garments made of alpaca wool or sheep’s wool are particularly popular. Not only do they keep us warm, they also have a breathable effect and absorb excess moisture. But synthetic alternatives to animal raw materials are also becoming increasingly popular. Polyester instead of down, faux fur instead of real fur and industrially manufactured teddy fur instead of lambskin. They are good for your conscience because, for example, no animal had to die for the fur trimming, and they are also easy to care for and mostly machine washable.
Which items of clothing are particularly suitable for winter?
underwear and stockings
The feeling of winter warmth starts with your underwear. It doesn’t have to be the self-crocheted knee-length “love killers” of our grandmothers. Good absorbent functional underwear is an intelligent alternative to skimpy lingerie. When you go for a walk in the snow, nobody sees what you are wearing underneath. The same applies to socks or stockings . Sports stockings, which we otherwise use for jogging, hiking or skiing, also do a good job here. They are made of wool or high-tech material. At home on the sofa or in the home office, cuddly terrycloth socks or the good self-knitted ones are welcome to keep your feet toasty warm.
knit sweater
A cuddly sweater is probably the favorite piece of clothing in the cold season. The trend is currently towards knitting yourself. The good old cable pattern is back in fashion here. The matching knitting instructions are available free of charge on the Internet . If you don’t have the time or desire to knit, you can also find a wonderful selection of potential favorites online, such as sweaters made from alpaca wool. In any case, it is advisable to wear a breathable shirt underneath. With a knitted jumper with a round or V-neckline, a blouse collar should also be visible.
cardigans and waistcoats
Anyone who works while sitting knows the feeling: you’re not really cold, but cold air seems to be pulling around your back. An immediate remedy is a light jacket or vest that you have to hand and put on if necessary. Anything that pleases and increases our well-being is allowed. Long waistcoats and jackets that warm the buttocks and thighs are particularly popular this season. The classic cardigan or vest made of soft wool is being challenged by alternatives made of synthetic material such as fleece or softshell.
Warm winter jacket
The winter jacket is the top layer that protects us from the cold, snow flurries and drizzle. Animal-like synthetic materials are currently all the rage: imitation fur, wool look and quilted material with a down look. They protect, warm and are easier to care for than their animal counterparts.
skirt or trousers?
Did you know that a long wool skirt with leggings or thick tights worn underneath keeps you significantly warmer than classic jeans or long trousers? This is logical, because each additional layer of clothing creates an additional layer of air that has an insulating effect. This brings us to the most popular form of combining warm clothing, the onion look.
onion look
For winter warmth, you can combine your cuddly clothes in this order:
- warming (functional) underwear and functional or wool stockings
- breathable shirt
- Pants or warm skirt with leggings
- maybe a blouse
- cozy sweater
- cardigan or vest
- warm winter jacket
Depending on how warm or cold you feel, you can get rid of the latter items of clothing in reverse order. We definitely don’t want to leave unmentioned another important fashion area:
Shoes, boots, accessories
When it comes to shoes and boots, almost anything is allowed this winter – from knee-high boots with chunky soles to overknees and sixties boots to patent leather boots or plush, cozy boots . Embellishments such as beads or chains are also trendy on the boots, as is an animal fake look, such as a snake print. Bags, scarves and hats are welcome to pick up on the trend of the season: checks.