Shareba Abdul

Five tips to help you stay warm and stylish during Canadian winters

Shareba Abdul

December 8, 2015 at 10:24 a.m.

Wear chunky knits: “Big cable knit sweaters and winter go together like top hats and snowmen, but in order to avoid looking like Frosty himself, try adding a belt. A belt can define your waist and make you look less bulky. Make sure you wear it on the smallest part of your waist, and play around with wide and skinny belts to see which looks best on you.” Twisted Cable Sweater in Heather Grey, $325 from pinktartan.com

Buy modern thermal wear: “These aren’t your grandma’s long johns! To keep warm without adding extra bulk, find clothes that do double duty with built in extra layers like fleece-lined leggings. For a chic look, try the Cacey skirt. The high waistline and A-line silhouette flatter by emphasizing a small waist, and the triple layers of fabric will block out any blistering winter wind that blows your way.” The fleece-lined Cacey skirt from Jesse Rowes, $175.00 from JesseRowes.com

Find a statement coat: “For an all-over extra layer, go for a calf-length wool coat. Bonus points if you get one in a bold colour to set you apart amid a sea of dreary winter blacks and greys.” Leather Trim Wool Cashmere Trench Coat, $2,595 from ca.burberry.com

Pull on a pair of over-the-knee boots: “These are so on-trend right now, and the perfect way to hide an extra layer without adding bulk. Wear them over tights and knee-high socks to keep your legs and toes warm and toasty. The best part is that you can wear a shorter skirt or dress without exposing your legs to the frigid winter temperatures.” ULOCIA over-the-knee dress boots, $180 from aldoshoes.com

Layer, layer, layer! “In a Canadian winter, there really is no such thing as wearing too many layers. So, once you’ve piled on your thermal-wear, socks, sweater, coat and boots, throw on a big-ol’ blanket scarf to top it all off. These are super cozy and stylish and the pièce de résistance for a warm and stylish winter look.” Bedford Block Scarf, $139.50 from clubmonaco.ca

Wear chunky knits: “Big cable knit sweaters and winter go together like top hats and snowmen, but in order to avoid looking like Frosty himself, try adding a belt. A belt can define your waist and make you look less bulky. Make sure you wear it on the smallest part of your waist, and play around with wide and skinny belts to see which looks best on you.” Twisted Cable Sweater in Heather Grey, $325 from pinktartan.com

Wear chunky knits: “Big cable knit sweaters and winter go together like top hats and snowmen, but in order to avoid looking like Frosty himself, try adding a belt. A belt can define your waist and make you look less bulky. Make sure you wear it on the smallest part of your waist, and play around with wide and skinny belts to see which looks best on you.” Twisted Cable Sweater in Heather Grey, $325 from pinktartan.com

How many times have you clicked on an article called “how to look cute this winter,” only to discover that it was written for people who live in parts of the world where winter means -2 °C weather?

As much as we’d love to walk around in cute little booties, with bare legs, that would probably result in a terrible case of frostbite.

So do Canadian women have to settle for shapeless silhouettes in order to stay warm? According to Vanessa Rose Thomas, Designer of the Toronto clothing line Jesse Rowes, that doesn’t have to be the case.

Here are her top five tips to staying warm and stylish in the middle of our chilliest winters.

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