We may be in the thick of sweater weather, but that doesn’t mean we have to shroud ourselves in head-to-toe black every day. Why not lighten up the basic browns, greys and blacks of winter with cozy pieces in shades of camel and ivory? You’ll be glad you did every time you see them in your closet and can reach for a little sunshine on a dreary day.
[cashmere in camel]
A luxurious cashmere poncho adds that bit of warmth you need.
Pure Amici cashmere poncho, $405 from Mister Guy | Lauren Ralph Lauren no-iron cotton button down, $69.50, Polo Ralph Lauren riding pa nts, $125, Vince Camuto wool fedora, $58, cuff bracelet, $25, and Vince Camuto suede ‘Florin’ sandal, $139; all from Dillard’s
[faux real]
Baby, it’s cold out there, so tuck yourself into a turtleneck and furry topper.
Sweater, $98 from Banana Republic | Dylan sheared faux fur coat, $245 from Mister Guy | Joe’s mid-rise legging jeans, $178, and botkier Logan leather tote, $448; both from Vie | Steve Madden ‘Elusion’ flats, $80 from Dillard’s
[suit up for snow]
Bring on the brrr … alpaca over wool will keep you toasty.
Rachel Zoe cable knit sweater, $275 from Vie | Weekend Max Mara alpaca blazer, $645 from Mister Guy | Current/Elliott coated-denim skinny jeans, $188 from Vie | horn pendant, $32, and DV by Dolce Vita ‘Pellie’ suede wedge bootie, $90; both from Dillard’s | Weekend Max Mara cable-knit scarf, $175 from Mister Guy | hoof-leg leather stool, $720 from Frill Home
[cold comfort]
The fabrics may be faux, but the warmth isn’t!
Nic+Zoe zip-up jacket with faux leather trim, $298 from Crescent Coast | skinny ankle-zip cords, $79.50 from banana republic | 360Sweater shaker knit layering sweater, $178 from Vie | Graf & Lantz embossed-wool and leather tote, $240 from Frill Home
[dressed for chill]
Who says you can’t have it all? This pairing is both toasty and tasteful.
Weekend Max Mara ‘Sonale’ wool sweater, $300 from Mister Guy | Pleated chiffon midi skirt, $89.50 from Banana Republic | Calvin Klein ‘Vivian’ ankle-strap sandal, $119, and chunky necklace, $35; both from Dillard’s
[snow bunny beautiful]
Winter woolens never looked so good.
D. Exterior cashmere sweater dress, $600 from Mister Guy | Kamile leather booties, $198 from Banana Republic | Gigi New York python-embossed clutch, $145 from Ivy Hill
Photos: Suzy Gorman
Makeup: Randi Davis
Style Coordination: Emily McGehee
Model: Retta Leritz
