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How to Select the Perfect Outterwear

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Selecting the perfect outerwear has always been a problem for stylish women. Essentially, the goal is to look trendy without looking bulky. This can be specifically challenging in the cold winter months! The steps below will help you select the perfect outterwear for summer rainstorms, the spring breeze, fall chill and the blistering winter air!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

    How to the Select the Perfect Outterwear

  1. Step 1
    Rain, rain, rain
    Rain, rain, rain

    Rain, rain, go away! The short children’s rhyme, “Rain, rain, go away. Come again some other day…,” is cute. Unfortunately, as adults we have to put the fun songs behind us and dress according to the weather so that we do not look like “sloppy slouches” by the time we get to work. The best way to avoid damp clothes is by selecting a nice, tailored rain jacket. Try to find one that comes to your mid-thigh or lower. The longer the jacket, the less likely your clothes will be drenched. Choose a trendy pair of rain boots that complement your coat. Golf umbrellas are essential for heavy down pours!

  2. Step 2

    Enjoy the spring breeze.Spring is a season that is unpredictable. One day may be rainy, while the next breezy with clouds or sunshine. Choose a fashionable waist length or belted jacked. These jackets can be worn with pants or skirts of any length. On chilly days, add a thin scarf to spruce up your look. Try to select light spring colors. If you are only interested in basic black or neutral tones, accessorize with a nice purse.

  3. Step 3

    Bump the frump. Forget the frumpy look, it has never been attractive. The winter has always challenged us with its cold, blistering air and icy days. Select a coat that is tailored to your body type, but leaves enough room for a bulky sweater and undershirt. If you hate arctic conditions, try a parka that has an adjustable belt.

  4. Step 4
    Let your hat make a statement!
    Let your hat make a statement!

    Wear a hat and head into the fall and winter months!Outerwear doesn’t just mean jackets! Fashionable hats are always an added bonus to your wardrobe. Find a style that brings out your jacket or coat. Choose a hat that is versatile and can be worn with several different outfits and jackets.

  5. Step 5

    Accessorize yourself to death!Scarf and glove sets are fun, but why not mix and match. Try a multi-colored scarf that matches perfectly with your coat. Then buy a pair of gloves that match one of the colors in the scarf.

Tips & Warnings
  • Remember that belts emphasize your slim waist line.

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