Finals week at Northwestern is stressful, to say the least. You’re spending nine to five (a.m.) in the library, writing papers, studying for tests, and dropping ungodly amounts of money at Norbucks. When you’re finally done, it’s tempting to blindly throw some clothes in a suitcase and call it a day. But with holiday parties, family gatherings, and get-togethers with high school friends, you need to make sure you have enough outfits to wear for every occasion! So we put together a helpful guide to winter break style to make packing quick and easy.
Winter break is the first time in a few months that you’ll get to spend a significant amount of time with your high school friends. Show them how you’ve grown up (or at least how your style has) with edgy pieces like this faux-leather skater skirt and these suede wedge booties. Cropped sweaters are the perfect cold-weather accompaniment to high-waisted skirts. Wear them with girly accessories like this dainty bow ring for the perfect mix of naughty and nice.
For holiday gatherings with your family, classy is key. Step up your fashion game to avoid being asked how you’re liking high school by your Great Aunt Sally. The leather accents on this festive dress, this gold-trimmed clutch, and these riding boots scream sophistication, and no high school student is mature enough to wear a cape for a coat. Top off your look with a warm earband for those snowy nights.
It’s finally New Years Eve, and every girl you know will be donning a skin-tight sequin number to ring in 2014. Stand out from the crowd by adding an unexpected element to your ensemble: (faux) fur! Add a little glitz with a studded dress, sequined heels, and sparkly polish, and you’re ready to party!