Winter Style Dos & Don'ts

Its approaching winter over here. Remembering my first trip to China, i got those thick unfitting long johns, woolly fat turtle-necked sweaters, leather gloves, thick wool socks from Winter's Wear & a lavish investment on a Zara wool coat in Singapore. Now into my 5th winter, i've learnt plenty about my winters wardrobe. So i thought i'll share a little basics for those on their first winter holiday trip. Here's my list of Dos & Dont's... hope it helps.

1) Do invest in a pair of thick black thights (or as many colors as you can, so you get to wear your minis & a alternative to skinny jeans)

2) Don't get thick unfitting long johns (long sleeve tees with turtle-necked or not & the black thights will do as well)

3) Do layer your clothes (you don't have to look fat to be warm)

4) Don't buy gloves (they don't fit in with the trendy outfits these days, unless you are in your skiing outfit)

5) Do buy thick woollen socks (chinese believe cold seeps through to you from the feet, it took years, but now i believe)

6) Don't get a jacket/coat a size bigger (fitted coat look best don't you think? & one in khaki or black will go with anything)

7) Do have a cashmere or wool scarf in basic design/color (good for blocking cold bitter wind)

8) Do get a pair of tall flat boots (it would go with anything in your wardrobe)