STYLE GURU STYLE: The Southern Winter Style Struggle

Ah, winter in Florida. Will it ever come?

It can be really hard to style outfits in the fall and winter time when you live in a warm climate. As a Floridian, I have slowly began to master the art of dressing like you live in a cold climate while wearing clothes that won’t make you sweat entirely too much.

Lace-up tops are all the rage this year, and I for one am not shying away from this trend. I absolutely love pairing a lace-up top with my outfits this winter because it offers some cooling for those 80 degree days. This one is long-sleeved, but there are so many short-sleeved tops that look similar that could come in handy for those really warm days.

This winter, I have been loving the military jacket trend. This one is perfect for a warm climate because the material is thin and it still looks great unbuttoned. This particular jacket cinches at the waist which makes it a bit more flattering to my figure.

If there is one thing that is true about a Florida winter, it is the unpredictability of the weather. Some days will start at a scorching 80 degrees, a light rain will fall and then the temperature drops into the 60s. (Yes, that is cold for us Floridians.) To combat this, it is always a good idea to bring a jacket like this army green one just in case you experience the oddity that is Florida during the winter.

To complete the look, pair your southern winter outfit with a pair of lace-up boots. I opted for ones with a small heel because they add a feminine element to the look.

Living in a warm climate doesn’t mean you should sacrifice winter style. The easiest way I find to add an element of winter is through a bold lip. Here I added a dark, plum color liquid lipstick. A liquid lipstick comes in handy in a warm climate because they don’t stray from your lips even if you are hot.

Fashionista’s in a warm climate, I feel your pain of dressing in cute winter style. But with a few tricks, you can hack winter fashion even in the warmest of climates.

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