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By the time the temperature drops to 50 degrees, the campus uniform suddenly morphs into a single look: that old North Face jacket, the cliché Uggs and black leggings. We get it—it’s cozy. But there are tons of ways to revamp your cold weather ensemble to look way more chic (and original!) Stand out from the crowd using these style tips!
1. Embrace the vest
Sometimes a full coat is just too much. A warm, lined puffer vest could be the perfect antidote to cold-but-not-that-cold weather. We love this Madden Girl Reversible Faux-Sherpa Vest from Kohl’s—the quilted vest will keep you cozy both in the library and during impromptu snow ball fights ($100 at Kohl’s).
2. Show pops of color
Just because the weather can be gloomy doesn’t mean your wardrobe should. We guarantee you that the most common color combo you’ll see around campus is black-on-gray—which can be nice, but you’ll stand out with just a bit of color. Be bold with a bit of bright red peeking out of a vest, like in the look above, or if your style is bit more subtle, go with burgundy jeans or leggings. Complete the look with sturdy boots made for walking, like these Madden Girl Frolic Women’s Duck Boots from Kohl’s ($79.99).
3. Play with texture
There’s nothing better than cozy materials to wrap yourself in when the weather gets chilly. This oversized, black faux-fur vest from Madden Girl is a great layering piece and provides a bit of texture to your overall look ($80 at Kohl’s). We’re also obsessed with these fringe wedge Madden Girl boots—fringe is huge this season and the 3-inch wedge will give you legs for days ($89.99 at Kohl’s).
4. Be a little sporty
Do you ever wish you could just live in yoga clothes? Yeah, us too. Luckily for us, the athleisure trend is very much alive and well. Embrace it during the colder months with patterned leggings and quilted vests to give your look a bit of a sporty vibe without sacrificing warmth or style. Complete the look with these Madden Girl Icicle Women’s Puffer Ankle Boots ($69.99 at Kohl’s) that will keep your feet cozy while you’re trudging through the snow on your way to class.
This fall and winter, don’t wear what everyone else is going to wear. Kohl’s Madden Girl collection is chic, cozy and totally affordable—what more could you want this fall? Happy shopping, collegiettes!