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Beautiful Winter Outfits: 5 Reasons To Leave The House

Instead of hiding yourself away, you can use the inclement weather to show off some of your favourite outfits.

The cold winter weather is often a great excuse to take refuge in the warmth and comfort of your home. But instead of hiding yourself away, you can use the inclement weather to show off some of your favourite outfits. Indeed, it is only during the winter that certain items of clothing are practical.

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So do not waste your opportunity to step out in style this winter. There are five exciting reasons why getting out and about during cold snaps with great winter outfits can broaden your fashion horizons.

1. Extraordinary coats

The chance to wear a thick, luxurious coat that protects you from the elements only presents itself for two or three months of the year.

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Faux fur and parkas are back this year, and expect to see a lot of leather on the High Street. Other winter coats that are capable of defining your overall look during the winter months are maxi coats, wool trench coats and belted camel coats.

2. Layering looks

Adding layers to your ensembles can be very difficult during the summer months. But the colder weather gives you an opportunity to experiment with vests, T-shirts, jumpers, cardigans and accessories. If you plan your layering carefully for the day ahead, you can add to it or remove layers depending on changing weather conditions. Layering your outfits is a great way to look smart whilst maintaining an element of individuality.

3. Warm down jackets are trendy again

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A warm down jacket is not only a hugely practical garment for the full spectrum of weather eventualities, it is a versatile fashion garment that looks great with a pair of jeans. Warm down jackets are back, so do not be afraid to be bold in your choice of colour and cut.

4. Over-the-knee boots

Over-the-knee boots have never really gone away, but they are back with a bang this year. When combined with a stylish pair of tight jeans, they deliver a combination of innate functionality and eye-catching style. For more formal events, over-the-knee boots with thick tights and a selection of layers will strike the perfect balance between practicality and style.

5. Beautiful winter essentials

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The addition of a few winter essentials can sometimes be the difference between simply staying warm and making winter the inspiration for your entire look. Add a splash of colour to your ensemble with a luxurious pair of gloves. You can completely transform any outfit with the right scarf. And the addition of a Russian style, faux fur hat can add the finishing touches of elegance to any winter ensemble.

When the snow is falling and the days are short, do not neglect your wardrobe in favour of staying indoors. Wrap up in style with stunning winter outfits, and make the very most of winter’s fashion opportunities.