Ann Taylor Loft Women’s Clothes

My favorite place to shop is at Ann Taylor Loft. I am a teacher and it is very hard to find an appropriate wardrobe, but here they have everything I need. They also give a discount to teachers that shop there which is an added bonus. I have bought whole outfits through their website and I am able to mix and match my wardrobe. I love to buy sweaters and cardigans from this store because they can go with anything and make you look professional. I recently bought a Water Color Printed Cardigan for $60 and it looks amazing. I am waiting for the summer selections to come out to purchase shorts and summer blouses for work. Even though outfits there tend to get pricey, they are well made and last a long time.

Fuzzy White Neck Scarf

My favorite item of winter clothing is a fuzzy white neck scarf. Many times fuzzy items can be scratchy, but not my white scarf. It looks great with whatever I am wearing out, whether I am dressing up or dressing down. The funny thing about my scarf is that when I bought it, I didn’t even want the scarf, I wanted the sweater that came with it. Turns out the sweater looks terrible on me and fits awkwardly so the only part of the set that I use is the scarf. It is pretty, fashionable and helps keep my ears warm when I go outside.

Hand Crocheted Scarf

My favorite article of winter clothing is my hand crocheted scarf. The one I’m wearing now is over 8 feet long and can be wrapped around both my head and neck. It’s made of the softest yarn – a blend of angora and lambswool. It’s multi-colored – white, grey and black, so it goes with everything. I wear it with my coat and also as a fashion accessory with sweaters and fleece tops. I made this one in October of this year and will wear it until spring. In the fall of every year I crochet a new scarf to wear and then donate last year’s scarf to the homeless shelter in Painesville. I get a lot of compliments on my crocheting ability and make scarves for my friends and family members, too.

Long Sweaters from the 80’s

I live in the south where the weather is unpredictable. I like to dress in layers for this reason. I find that wearing a long-sleeved cotton shirt under a sweater works best for days when the weather is going to warm up. I also like to wear boots when rain is expected. Leggings are great for cold weather days and are back in style this season. For the winter months ahead, anything vintage makes a great fashion statement. Long sweaters from the 1980’s are back in style. Also plums and purples make great color choices for purses and shoes to add a pop of color.

Dressing In Layers

It is so important in the winter to not only dress warmly but smartly.  When  you are out and about shopping or visiting friends, you will be going in and out of heated and unheated areas.  Therefore, dressing in layers will help you to be comfortable.  I always have my winter coat on top, then a zip up or button up shirt/sweater, and finally a T-shirt.  Having these three items on enables me to be snuggly warm outside or cool and comfy in a hot area inside.  It is also important to dress in layers to help stay warm.  The layers enable body heat to be trapped in-between them, thus creating an insulating system for you.  Stay warm this winter!

My Favorite Store

My favorite place to shop for women’s clothing is Lane Bryant. I love this store because it carries an array of different styles and sizes to accommodate every shopper’s needs. They carry pants, jeans, shirts, blouses, sweaters, night clothes, socks, shoes, underwear and Jewelry. I recently went there during their sale to get Jeans because I only buy jeans from 2 stores and they are my first choice. Lane Bryant has a sale once every 2 weeks and if you are a member of their mailing lists then you receive coupons and discounts by mail or email. Overall this is the store for me.