While the absurdly low temperatures and piercing winds associated with a New York winter can be inconvenient and formidable, there is one silver lining that comes with this ever dreaded season each year. Winter fashion, while daunting, is accompanied by an abundance of opportunity for exploration. That being said, this may be due to the necessity of simply wearing more clothing; it is below freezing after all.
Whether you’re spending these agonizing five-ish months solely dressing for warmth, or like myself enjoying the opportunity to dress in chic furs and knee high boots; there is always room to get creative with layering and bundling up as we look forward to summer.
Read on for the winter trends that have served as incentives for leaving my apartment.
As forementioned, furs are all the rage this season. However, I can’t be the only one who had flashbacks of the infamous PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals) flour bombs that used to grace celebrities and the internet with their presence in the early 2000s when considering the purchase of a fur jacket. Not to fear, there is one great way to purchase your furs sustainably. Two words, vintage and consignment! Check out our post on the best way to find quality vintage furs, coming soon.
Timbs. No explanation necessary.
But for the sake of the blog… Timberland boots are an iconic wardrobe must-have that we’ve seen trend year after year. The shoe is a timeless investment with quality and durability that is guaranteed to last. Not to mention, they’re a staple in the Black community.
This season, we’re sporting outdated jerseys and calling it fashion. Whether they’re coming from your own closet, or you’re buying them second-hand like myself (because you’ve never played a sport with a ball), channel your inner athlete and just hope no one asks you any questions about the sport or player you’re repping. I don’t know about you, but I can almost guarantee I don’t know the first thing about the team on my back…