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Going out outfit for when it’s cold? ⛄️ Help!

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bournevilleismyfavourite · 08/02/2025 23:52

I really struggle with this. I’m in Scotland so it’s chilly for quite a good chunk of the year. And I hate being cold! During the day it’s fine as I load up on layers and jumpers. But if I’m going out in the evening to a friends for dinner or a restaurant I want to be a bit smarter. These places are still often quite chilly - drafty houses and restaurants the last few times I’ve been out. 🥶 What do others wear that’s stylish? I normally like a silk shirt/ dark or black jeans and a blazer type look. But I’ll be freezing wearing that in the winter.

Thanks

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AlienEncounter · 09/02/2025 00:08

I'm also in Scotland, and struggle with this too. I just bought this top, which is very cosy, and wore it tonight with jeans and another layer underneath. You could wear it with a skirt and boots for a smarter look.

www.next.co.uk/style/su343417/e16352#e16352

Newmeagain · 09/02/2025 00:13

A sweater dress in a dark colour.

A black cashmere jumper.

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 09/02/2025 00:20

Judging by what I saw at Glasgow Central station earlier, a few scraps of thin black material tightly covering part of the torso but barely covering the buttocks, bare legs, heels. I was shivering just looking at them!

IHaveAlwaysLivedintheCastle · 09/02/2025 00:20

I was out for lunch today, sat on for a while afterwards, then on to theatre. Wore this dress with a long sleeved red thermal top under it and the Eribé cardigan over it, red opaque tights and flat black lace up boots.
Cabbages and Roses
Eribé cardigan

Last Saturday , this red skirt, boxy white cotton shirt with cotton camisole under the shirt and Quenton and Chadwick Fairisle cardigan over it, opaque tights and flat boots
Kindred red skirt
Quenton and Chadwick

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bournevilleismyfavourite · 09/02/2025 00:22

AlienEncounter · 09/02/2025 00:08

I'm also in Scotland, and struggle with this too. I just bought this top, which is very cosy, and wore it tonight with jeans and another layer underneath. You could wear it with a skirt and boots for a smarter look.

www.next.co.uk/style/su343417/e16352#e16352

Oh I quite like that, thanks! 🤩

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bournevilleismyfavourite · 09/02/2025 00:24

Newmeagain · 09/02/2025 00:13

A sweater dress in a dark colour.

A black cashmere jumper.

Hi thanks. I’m kind of off jumper dresses as I’m a bit self conscious of my stomach . I do have a black cashmere jumper, maybe I need to get it back out. Thanks.

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bournevilleismyfavourite · 09/02/2025 00:25

IHaveAlwaysLivedintheCastle · 09/02/2025 00:20

I was out for lunch today, sat on for a while afterwards, then on to theatre. Wore this dress with a long sleeved red thermal top under it and the Eribé cardigan over it, red opaque tights and flat black lace up boots.
Cabbages and Roses
Eribé cardigan

Last Saturday , this red skirt, boxy white cotton shirt with cotton camisole under the shirt and Quenton and Chadwick Fairisle cardigan over it, opaque tights and flat boots
Kindred red skirt
Quenton and Chadwick

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Very cool style. I like it. It’s not really me but I bet you look amazing 🤩

I do have quite a lot of Toast stuff but it tends to be daywear. Evening I tend to go a bit sleeker.

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DutifulDaughterWifeMother · 09/02/2025 00:30

OP, this is what I wear! It is sooo warm & stylish. I had many compliments 😉

www.zara.com/uk/en/plain-knit-cardigan-p04192137.html?v1=423198281&v2=2420325

adiffer · 09/02/2025 00:34

I was watching morning TV the other day and the woman was wearing a black roll neck underneath her l leopard maxi dress. Would that work with tights and boots?

Get yourself some fleece leggings from Primark or something thin base layers to wear under clothes.

Also in Scotland, it's freezing 🥶 xx

bournevilleismyfavourite · 09/02/2025 00:42

DutifulDaughterWifeMother · 09/02/2025 00:30

OP, this is what I wear! It is sooo warm & stylish. I had many compliments 😉

www.zara.com/uk/en/plain-knit-cardigan-p04192137.html?v1=423198281&v2=2420325

I like that. Thanks. What do you wear it with?

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bournevilleismyfavourite · 09/02/2025 00:43

adiffer · 09/02/2025 00:34

I was watching morning TV the other day and the woman was wearing a black roll neck underneath her l leopard maxi dress. Would that work with tights and boots?

Get yourself some fleece leggings from Primark or something thin base layers to wear under clothes.

Also in Scotland, it's freezing 🥶 xx

Yes I was thinking as I typed, I should just put my thermals on under my clothes when I go out in the evening too! Thanks

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IHaveAlwaysLivedintheCastle · 09/02/2025 00:52

Thermals all the way. I have a selection of M and S long sleeved thermals and wear them under everything ; They're all bought 2 or 3 sizes below the size I am to fit close so they don't add bulk under a dress or jumper. And a full slip if dress isn't lined and waist slip under unlined skirts.

DutifulDaughterWifeMother · 09/02/2025 13:27

bournevilleismyfavourite · 09/02/2025 00:42

I like that. Thanks. What do you wear it with?

I have a long thermal black top underneath the cardigan & I wear fleece leggings underneath the skirt. To say I am all toasty would be an understatement but I feel great as the skirt is flattering and the cardigan as you see I love the way they have placed the buttons. All you need is a lovely pair of black boots, these are mine and I feel like I am walking on air.

https://www.vivaia.com/item/square-toe-water-repellent-wool-knee-high-boots-p_10018201.html?gid=10018185

These earrings will finish the outfit off!

Now go & be fabulous!!!!

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