When the season changes, the closet changes with it. One of the most drastic closet clean-outs is the transition from fall to winter. As the old winter clothes from previous years are dug up from the bottom of the closet, many feel the necessity to shop for new items to add to their winter wardrobe. Whether it be shopping for a puffer jacket or a pair of boots, the purchase is often influenced by the current fashion trends. This article will explore the winter aesthetics for this year to help you find applicable items to navigate the chilly, enduring season.
Speaking of winter clothing, the first thing that comes to mind is a thick puffer jacket that keeps you warm all winter. Puffer jackets have long been the trend for wintertime, yet in recent years, the brand Aritzia has stood out with the release of the Super Puff. It gained a lot of popularity in the past year, and it will return with an even stronger impact. Its variety in style and color is one compelling reason for its popularity, as it contains 47 colors, 5 lengths, and 46 styles, including vests. Despite its simple yet sleek appearance, the functions and qualities are why people keep going back to it. Filled with premium goose down with a fill power of 800, which signifies the density of down, it keeps you warm in the freezing cold. Another brand’s puffer is also deeply favored by CA students — the Nuptse Jacket from The North Face. Its signature logo of 700 represents the 700 filled down, which serves as a credible mark for its quality and ability to repel the cold.
Aside from puffer jackets, the perfect comfort clothing for winter is undoubtedly sweats. Who can resist the coziness that a perfectly oversized hoodie and matching sweatpants bring you? Many brands create comfy plain sweats with unique colors that add a pop of color amidst the gray winter. Some of my favorite colors are Winter Frost from Alo, Vintage Cordovan and French Blue from Aritzia, Periwinkle from Abercrombie & Fitch, Dusty Sage from Madewell, and Blue Haze from Vuori. These sweats appear in their simplest form with no graphic designs or patterns; yet it is this simplicity that is so appealing and timeless.
Another winter staple is the sweater; it holds an irreplaceable spot for everyone. It is the perfect mix between formal and comfortable clothing. The variety of textures, from wool to cashmere to cotton, all create a creamy soft touch for the skin. Despite the wide range of designs sweaters have, the patterns in their texture already differ between knits such as cable knit, interlock knit, jersey knit, fleece knit, among others. The large variety of sweaters adds more fun to putting together your winter outfit.
Something as simple as a piece of clothing with a nice color, comfortable texture, or interesting design can bring joy to your daily life. That’s why, with these new winter closet staples, dressing for the weather can set the tone for an exciting season.