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Winter Uniform!

(62 Posts)
Grammaretto Sun 23-Nov-25 17:53:32

Merino vest. Tunic top and comfy trousers. Boots that zip up the side probably with mock laces.
Good quality woollen jacket. that's what I want
Look at Gudrun Sjoden online. Expensive but I'm still wearing a 10yr old skirt and get compliments.
Toast is also good quality and expensive but looks good. They always have generous pockets too.

Margiknot Sun 23-Nov-25 17:51:47

A friend of mine who feels the cold but prefers to wear dresses, wears warm leggings and a warm top ( such as M&S heatgen thermal) her winter dresses. She looks elegant! I’ve no idea if it’s fashionable but it’s something I’ve started to copy - although I usually wear jeans.

Flippinheck Sun 23-Nov-25 17:32:32

Bra, sleeveless vest top, thin thermal top with a roll neck, knitted jumper, leggings if indoors. Going out in the cold I add jeans over the leggings, jacket or coat, boots, gloves and if it is very cold, a knitted hat with a fake fur trim to keep my face warm. I always end up far too warm! Personally I don’t go out in leggings but if I had more shapely legs I would.
I’m all for comfort but try to look presentable, though I suspect that I am in the age group where no one notices me, never mind what I’m wearing.

lixy Sun 23-Nov-25 17:27:36

Short sleeved tunic or dress with a long sleeved tee shirt underneath for me. Then I can layer up or not as the weather dictates.

I do wear tights though - black or blue thick ones.

twiglet my long Seasalt coat is now about seven years old. Still waterproof and snug - it has kept me warm on many a railway platform.

karmalady Sun 23-Nov-25 17:25:10

Tights, midi skirt in winter weight linen or a wool blend. Long sleeved roll neck top of some sort under a jumper. Mine today is a ribbed viscose knit top under a cotton jumper, plenty warm enough. I could add a third top layer of a fine silk vest and I could add hm woollen socks but it is not cold enough yet

Layers is what will keep you warm. Personally, I dislike leggings and have lots of woollen garments ready and waiting including woollen tights

Georgesgran Sun 23-Nov-25 17:25:08

Size 16 here, so I go head to toe in one colour - long sleeved tshirt, jumper or both with Robell elastic waist trousers. I then match a colourful scarf or pashmina (lots of YouTube tutorials on how to tie them) with a cross body bag. I’m going to wear M&S thermal vests in place of tshirts if it’s mild, or underneath if it isn’t.

hollysteers Sun 23-Nov-25 17:15:00

Pinafore dress with polo neck sweater, leggings and boots.
I wear black woollen tights myself.

Norah Sun 23-Nov-25 17:03:48

Jeans, something warm underneath. Warm socks, walking trainers. Long sleeve shirt, jumper. Coat, scarf (one of hundreds for colours), hat, gloves.

twiglet77 Sun 23-Nov-25 16:50:06

Thermal vest, thin polo neck jumper (I like M&S Heatgen), then either a wool jumper or a fleece. Leggings or jeggings, fleece lined or thermal leggings are warmer than denim and dry faster.

I love Uggs, both slippers and boots, and wear Grubs Midline boots for dog walking. T K Maxx have lovely socks.

Fleece gloves, wool hat and scarf. Usually a Barbour jacket but I’m thinking of getting a long Seasalt coat.

As I’m only seen by the dogs and occasionally shop assistants, aesthetics are a long way behind comfort and warmth!

Sago Sun 23-Nov-25 16:43:18

Very good quality jeans such as NYDJ, M&S, Brax or anything that fits you well.
I have my favourite jeans in lots of colours.
Cashmere sweater or classic white shirt a leather belt, Chelsea boots or nice trainers.

Keep it smart and simple.

Sorry but leggings just look sloppy.

Lilypops Sun 23-Nov-25 16:38:08

Long jumper or tunic. Leggings and ankle boots. Easy. X

starnded Sun 23-Nov-25 16:32:13

I need a simple solution to winter dressing. I find it very hard to get up and out some days so it's got to be easy, practical and look OK.

Any ideas?

No tights! smile