With the influence of social media, specifically Pinterest and TikTok, my style tends to change every few months. Most of the time when I shop for new clothes, I think of things that I have seen online and items that I have been too scared wear in the past. As I get older, I am slowly becoming more comfortable with my personal style and body, which results in me experimenting with what I wear. With the cold-weather season in full swing, I have added a few new pieces to my wardrobe. Here are some of the items that I have been absolutely obsessed with this winter season!
- Loose-fitting jeans
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When I was in high school, you would not catch me wearing anything but a pair of super-skinny jeans. The thought of wearing those now makes me claustrophobic. Now, I prefer wearing a pair of straight-leg jeans or something a little baggier. I think this has to do a lot with how people are dressing now too, which is evident on TikTok. Loose-fitting pants are really in right now. And, with it being cold outside, you can even play with texture and find pants that aren’t just denim. I love wearing corduroy in the colder months.
- SHACKETS!
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I absolutely adore shackets! The cross between a jacket and a shirt makes the item thick enough to keep you warm, but also thin enough that you can still wear it under your coat. I love wearing a simple turtleneck or graphic tee and throwing the shacket overtop. They are really cute, and super popular right now.
- Gold Jewelry
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Gold jewelry is so timeless, but I just recently started becoming more of a fan. I used to be an exclusive silver wearer. However, now I love to wear a pair of fun, gold earrings or a chunky, gold chain. You can use jewelry to dress up even the most basic of outfits. Sometimes, I throw on a pair of gold studs and a gold chain with a sweatshirt. It immediately makes me look more put together.
- Sweater-Vests
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Now this one has EVERYTHING to do with TikTok. When sweater-vests started to become popular, I was immediately against the trend. I thought that I would never wear one and look at me now. I think they are so fun and it’s a really unique alternative to wearing a baggy sweater. I also love the 90’s influence of the piece, which is a decade that is definitely being represented in the current trends.
- Claw clips
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Here is another piece that we can blame TikTok for. Another trend re-born from the 90’s, claw clips are such a cute way to throw your hair up and forget about it. Even when I am studying, I put my hair back with one. They are very versatile, but with all the cute designs and colors, they can be customized to go along with your outfit. I like to pull out a few strands of hair to make it a little messier, and I am good to go.
Let me know what y’all have been loving this season and what ways you like to stay trendy during the cold-weather months!