My Wool Shawls

One of the comments I have heard most from women friends is something like “Spring is a difficult season in which to decide what to wear. The weather can be warm or cold, so do we dress heavily or skimpily?” “Should I wear a jacket or a sweater?” Well, I have a great idea for anyone who has asked these questions of yourself or your friends. Get a shawl! I have two wool shawls, both are rectangular pieces of lovely fabric that, in cool weather can be worn around the shoulders, or, in warm weather, can be folded over the arm. I have also made use of them at other times of year when some restaurants have a tendency to over-air-condition.

Multiple Thin Layers with Colorful Galoshes

In order to avoid looking bulky and lumpy, wear multiple thin layers. The layers will create pockets of air, which your body will warm, keeping you toasty and looking slim. Try something like a tank top, a blouse or cardigan, a jacket and a trench. Try boots with a rounded toe instead of square (which will make you look boxy), and a slight heel if you can do it without slipping on ice. Don’t be afraid of colorful galoshes if you have to stick with a heelless boot, as winter is depressing enough without sticking with black and brown boots.

Stein Mart

Stein Mart is my favorite place to shop. It has very nice clothes ranging from casual to formal. There is a little boutique section which has very cool outfits. The store also carries accessories, shoes, gifts, linens. All clothes are not expensive but nice and unique. Best of all, they have sales very often. You can get 20% off of their already 50% or 75% of items. So for a $50.00 piece of item, you only need to pay about $10.00 after all the discount. I just got a very nice jacket for $10.00 there. The costumers seem from up-middle class families. The store also carries man’s name brand clothes at discount pieces. I always get them for my husband and my son when I go shopping for myself.