2008 Woodie Awards
As seasons change, so does fashion
By Julie Dye
Rocket Copy Editor
Issue date: 10/14/05 Section: Life
Leaves are beginning to turn brilliant shades of amber and gold, furnaces are kicking on during the night, and our flip flops are officially retired for the year. All of these events could only mean one thing: weather as we know it, is officially about to suck.
Bitter temperatures and five feet of snow make me cringe at the thought of trotting around campus in the next couple months, but at least we'll have some warm, fashionable and cozy jackets to snuggle up in.
Designers have created a plethora of comfy creations this year to keep your tushy nice and warm, as well as modified our former favorites.
For those of you who think your wool pea coat will have to finally be out of style this season, think again. Pea coats aren't going anywhere. They're still top on the jacket market, and though I would like to say they have created a lot of new, fun and different looks for them this year, well, I'd just be lying. They look the same as they have the last five years...that is with the exception of a few with some nifty faux fur cuffs and hoods or some funky patchwork. All in all, boys and girls, sporting that preppy pea coat is still quite fashionable.
Next up: vests. You don't need to be cruising down a ski slope to sport one of these vibrant vests. Available almost anywhere, these puffy vests come in quite an assortment of colors and styles, and are highly affordable.
So if you're looking to break from your routine winter coat occasionally, try a vest to mix things up. On or off the slopes, these feather or cotton inlayed vests will keep you warm winter-round.
If you're looking for a classier look to spruce up your wardrobe, men and women can never go wrong with a classic trench. Just remember to stick with one that's suited for the winter months, though. I can't tell you how many times I have seen people wearing a fall or spring trench in the middle of winter. Their thin lining won't quite work with our frigid wind chills.
So, stick typically with wool blends and tweeds, but shop around before making a bold purchase, as winter trenches can be extremely pricey.
Bitter temperatures and five feet of snow make me cringe at the thought of trotting around campus in the next couple months, but at least we'll have some warm, fashionable and cozy jackets to snuggle up in.
Designers have created a plethora of comfy creations this year to keep your tushy nice and warm, as well as modified our former favorites.
For those of you who think your wool pea coat will have to finally be out of style this season, think again. Pea coats aren't going anywhere. They're still top on the jacket market, and though I would like to say they have created a lot of new, fun and different looks for them this year, well, I'd just be lying. They look the same as they have the last five years...that is with the exception of a few with some nifty faux fur cuffs and hoods or some funky patchwork. All in all, boys and girls, sporting that preppy pea coat is still quite fashionable.
Next up: vests. You don't need to be cruising down a ski slope to sport one of these vibrant vests. Available almost anywhere, these puffy vests come in quite an assortment of colors and styles, and are highly affordable.
So if you're looking to break from your routine winter coat occasionally, try a vest to mix things up. On or off the slopes, these feather or cotton inlayed vests will keep you warm winter-round.
If you're looking for a classier look to spruce up your wardrobe, men and women can never go wrong with a classic trench. Just remember to stick with one that's suited for the winter months, though. I can't tell you how many times I have seen people wearing a fall or spring trench in the middle of winter. Their thin lining won't quite work with our frigid wind chills.
So, stick typically with wool blends and tweeds, but shop around before making a bold purchase, as winter trenches can be extremely pricey.
