How to Wear My Dresses in Winter? Outfit Ideas!

When temperatures drop, you are quickly caught up by a single goal: to stay warm. To your great regret, the question of style is often relegated to the background. You say goodbye to your pretty summer dresses and your lovely light skirts to wrap yourself in a chunky winter sweater while waiting for the mildness of spring. However, winter dress look and fashion style are not incompatible. Here are 5 fashion tips for wearing dresses in winter!

The sweater dress is the ideal outfit for the cold season. Designed in fine or thick knit, in pure or blended warm materials like wool, cashmere, or mohair, it varies in cuts, lengths, and colors (to our great delight). All while remaining at the top of femininity!

Here are some of our sweater dress models, selected by women, for women! Now the hardest part: which dress to choose?

The summer dress in winter is THE twist to stand out in the winter gloom. The idea is to use the onion technique, or layering, and adapt it to the dress you want to wear.

Layering involves smartly layering clothing based on your style, color palette, and body shape. And believe me, it's quite an art! Let's look at some basics.

• Elegant turtleneck: Slip a cashmere or fine jersey turtleneck under your dress for a warm and stylish base.
• Timeless white shirt: Wear a buttoned white shirt for a chic and structured effect.
• Thermal bodysuit: Opt for a long-sleeved bodysuit with a high collar for a minimalist look and perfect insulation.
• Stylish tights: Choose wool, textured, or patterned tights to combine warmth and style.

• Chunky sweater: Transform your dress into a skirt by layering a thick sweater, perfect for a cozy look.
• Oversized vest: Add an XXL knitted vest for a bohemian and relaxed look.
• Waisted blazer: Structure your silhouette with a fitted blazer, enhanced by a belt at the waist.
• Long coat: Choose a wool or faux fur coat for a chic and protective effect.
• Oversized scarf: Drape a plaid or textured scarf over your shoulders for a cozy style.
• Over-the-knee boots: Complete your look with thigh-high boots, perfect for elongating the silhouette and facing winter.

Ruffled skirt, skater skirt, solid, colorful, or floral, anything goes! Adopt the same layering technique as for dresses (one or more layers close to the body + t-shirt/sweater on top). The summer skirt brings fluidity and lightness to a knit sweater, a chunky knit cardigan, or a felted wool coat. Also think of wool skirts for a total cocooning look. For a touch of modernity, tuck your top into the skirt to accentuate your waist.

Above all, above all, above all... play with colors and prints! Just because it's cold doesn't mean you have to dress all in black and wear a depressing look during the winter months. 

Stand out with light tones, color, and pretty prints. Spring will surely arrive much faster than you think!

The jacket is the ideal winter garment to structure a fluid outfit. If your winter coat is dark, opt for a dress that is long enough to play with contrasts. Conversely, if you have chosen a colorful coat, be moderate with the dress. A solid, gray, or even black dress will have the best effect! 

Layering works wonders to create a trendy and polished look in no time. A tank top, a long-sleeve t-shirt, a sweater, a jacket, and a coat, hop! Your outfit is ready. Ready, but not complete! Watch out for extremities like the head, hands, and feet that tend to get cold quickly in winter (and stay frozen until the evening). 

Cover your head with a nice real wool beanie, a thick scarf, or a wool hat to retain 30% of your body heat that evaporates in the freezing cold of winter. 

For the neck, think of a nice thick scarf, a wool scarf, or even a chunky knit snood. In addition to the practical aspect, these are true fashion accessories that enhance your style even in the heart of winter.

Adopt this reflex: never go out without gloves or mittens. Opt for quality materials like wool or leather. There are even touch-screen gloves today, so you won’t freeze your hands while replying to a text on the street or finding your way on GPS.

Finally, effectively protect your legs from the cold. For pretty legs well kept warm without being seen, opt for transparent fleece tights. A fleece tight inside, very chic and refined nylon effect outside.

For colorful tights, prefer thick tights combined with wool stockings. In addition to keeping you warm, this combination really adds style. You can even wear socks under or over your tights to keep your feet warm in your sneakers or ankle boots.