It’s December, which means winter is coming up in the temperate and polar zones . The ultimate goal to achieve with fashion this season is warmth. It might be cold and chilly outside but you can still look your best and be warm. I got a request to write a post on winter fashion guide especially with which fabric and materials are suitable for this season. I’ll also be sharing some other tips which I think will be helpful for the winter season.

1. The best fabrics for winter
*Wool

Wool is the warmest fabric to go for during winter. It insulates the body and prevents heat from escaping the body . It is advisable to go for clothes made from wool because they are warm and durable.
* Fleece

Fleece has thermal insulating properties. It reduces heat transfer between the body and the environment. Moisture resistant and lightweight,also ๐.
*Hemp
Hemp might sound unusual but it’s really warm, it insulates the body , keeps you dry and it’s sustainable๐โค๏ธ……… what’s better than that?

* Cashmere

Cashmere is softer and finer than wool . It has this soft and fluffy feel . Cashmere is very cozy and breathable too.
*Flannel

One thing that pops into my mind when I think about flannel is Christmas ๐๐. Flannel is warm but not so warm . It good for days that are moderately cold .
There are many other fabrics and fibres that are good for winter. The fuzzier the warmer ๐ค . But please avoid cotton. Cotton is very absorbent , so it absorbs sweats but you don’t want that because you’re going to be wet and chilly from the moisture of the sweat ๐ฅถ. It’s better to save it for the summer. Also avoid synthetic fibers like rayon , acetate, polyester and nylon. They are not at all breathable, they’ll trap heat but not like in the insulating kind of way. – the sweaty kind of way. Plus , they’re not eco-friendly.
2. Layering
During winter, wearing just one layer of clothing may not be a good idea . It’s better to put on about three layers- First layer to keep the chill and sweat away, second layer to insulate and keep you snuggly๐ and the third layer to protect from wind, rain and wet snow . It’s really up to you and how cold it is if you’d like to add more layers.
- Base layer – tights, long sleeved , close fitting shirts ( try to avoid cotton, it absorbs moisture)
- Middle layer – sweaters, jackets , jeans, turtleneck
- Outer layer – Shell coat, coat , trench coat , poncho

Now, one great advantage of layering is that you can undo/remove some of the layers when you begin to feel warm or when temperatures rise during the day .

Layering doesn’t only work for clothes. During bedtime you can layer your blankets to keep you warm and cozy all night long๐.

#WinterHack- Wrap your clothes around a hot water bottle or heating pad to make them warm .
3. Experiment with winter accessories.

Investing in different winter accessories for your winter wardrobe is the best decision you can make . Winter wardrobes have somewhat very limited options because they only/mostly consist of clothes made to keep you warm. With this you can make good use of winter accessories. By playing around with colours with scarves, gloves , snow shoes and boots , hats and ear muffs you can create fabulous looks with very limited choice of clothes .
Try to eat warm foods to be armed against the cold , inside – out .

Snuggle up, get some hot chocolate โ and wait for more exciting posts. I hope these tips will keep you cozy all winter long . How do you stay warm during winter? Share in the comments section or via Pinterest , Email or Twitter. Don’t forget to like and share as well. And oooo! Christmas is coming up ๐. Get ready for some festivity and good tidings.
๐ See you soon. ๐