When fall ends and winter comes around, it can get pretty tough to dress nicely and remain warm. Instead of being “that person” who wears short shorts in the cold or sweatpants and hoodies every day, check out these tips on how girls and guys can stay cute during the colder months.
Tip 1: Layer it up
Layers are super important when it comes to winter fashion. Not only will they keep you warm and trendy, but they also allow you to switch up your style.
“You can wear the same shirt like 20 different ways if you do it right,” digital art sophomore Tyton Charles said.
Layering can include outfits like a camisole with a T-shirt and scarf, along with jeans, boots and a leather jacket.
“The cami keeps me from overheating, but it’s also just enough to hold in heat,” said graduate student Carly Penn.
Layering essentials include a scarf, a nice jacket and a button-down sweater.
Tip 2: Boots go great with everything.
Boots are always a winter footwear essential. Flat boots, high heeled boots, knee-high boots, over-the-knee boots, booties and even Timberlands can transform pretty much any drab outfit into something totally in-style.
Aside from their trendiness, boots can also help keep your feet and legs protected from the cold.
Tip 3: Extra-long sleeves
Fellas, hide your sweatshirts because your girlfriend will be looking for some extra-long sleeves to wear this winter.
According to an article from Elle magazine, super-long sleeves are totally in.
Being the perfect alternative to gloves or mittens, extra-long sleeves are so cool even the world’s most fashionable celebrities, like Rihanna, are rocking it.
Tip 4: Leggings, duh.
Possibly the simplest, but best thing ever invented is leggings. You can literally wear them with anything. They can be worn under a dress, skirt, shorts, pants — if it’s that cold outside — and even by themselves.
Leggings can look casual or business formal depending on what you wear with them. They come in a variety of funky colors, textures, prints and designs, but the most versatile has to be the basic black legging.
Tip 5: Sweater Weather
Of course, sweaters have to be on the list, as they are a staple of fall and winter wardrobes everywhere. Cashmere sweaters are a great layering piece and can be easily dressed up or down.
They go with everything, including midi skirts, jeans, printed trousers and leather pants.
Aside from the cashmere sweater, other sweaters are great for this time of year, such as the boyfriend sweater, which is great for the aforementioned extra-long sleeved look, and cardigans.
Bonus Tip: Scarves are your friend
Aside from being a layering essential, scarves are super versatile and can be worn with literally anything — even sweatpants and hoodies.
Scarves aren’t just for women. Men have also begun to rock the scarf look. Celebrities like Donald Glover, Usher, Robert Downey Jr. and Brad Pitt have been photographed rocking their man-scarves.
Don’t let the cold weather keep you from staying on point. Keep it chic all winter long.

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Haskell Whittington

University graduate student Carly Penn dresses in accordance with dropping temperatures with a stylish winter ensemble on Monday Nov. 21, 2016, on campus.