Winter is coming back regardless of how nice it is right now, sooo the only thing to do now is to prepare for the inevitable. I am the type of person to be completely bundled up in winter, I can’t stand the feeling of the vicious cold on my body so I try to get the most useful things against the cold.
Long puffer jacket
My saving grace of the winter season, genuinely I don’t know what I would do without it. My jacket is from Nautica and it has done a really good job of lasting since I got it a year and a half ago. I say when it comes to winter coat there are three things I look for: the fit, length, and thickness, and this jacket hits all three marks. Starting with the fit I got mine a little bigger so I can still wear sweatshirts and sweaters easily underneath it. In the past, I have had jackets that have been super tight when I wear their types of tops and it makes me really hot with all the layers on so tightly. Going onto the length, something about a long jacket is going to do it for me every time. You are probably thinking who cares how long the jacket is? I used to think the same way until I slipped and fell into a wet puddle of slush that left my butt soaking wet, so having a longer coat really helps to avoid these situations and longer jackets look better for layering outfits too! Finally thickness, not all winter jackets are made the same, some are made for light wind and some are made for freezing temperatures. Luckily, my jacket leans on the thicker side which is perfect for the various winter temperatures of Iowa City. Regardless, without a winter jacket, it is impossible to stand a chance against the winter weather if you don’t have something to protect yourself.
Snowboots
Another holy grail that I completely underestimated how useful they would be. Before coming to college I hadn’t worn snow boots since elementary school because I found them unappealing to the eyes but times and designs have changed. I recently purchased the Sorel boots and haven’t looked back because of their comfort, stability, and durability. Easily one of my winter staple shoes because they go with a lot of outfits and still look good. The best part is my feet don’t get cold when I wear them because of the wind compared to my tennis shoes. These are also AMAZING when it comes to walking on ice, snow, slush, and even puddles so no more wet socks. Overall, I am totally in love with these boots because they are so versatile and durable through the winter elements, so I wouldn’t mind some more snow.
Accessories
While winter is cold it easily has some of the best accessories. Starting off with my favorite, earmuffs, I can’t rave enough about these. I purchased mine from Amazon in November when it started getting a little cold and they’ve held up really well. Personally, I don’t like wearing beanies because they mess up my hair so earmuffs are perfect for protecting your ears without compromising a great hair day. Since they are pretty small it’s easy to just throw them inside your back if you are not sure how cold it will get that day and they are even comfortable enough to wear all day if you don’t want to take them off. Next up are scarves, I rotate between two scarves, a monogram and plain colored, which allows us to switch up the look depending on what I wear. Most importantly, scarves are perfect for having some protection against harsh winds and snow from hitting my face.
Between my top three winter picks, I can’t even choose a favorite, each one works so well with the other that I really think about them as a one-fluid option when it comes to getting ready for cold snow days! No matter how cold winter gets, I hope everyone can stay warm and stay tuned for my next post of cute and cozy places for Valentine’s Day! See you there <3
