This post (this entire blog, actually) is inspired by a very dear friend of mine and fellow blogger. You can check out her fashion blog here: Home Boutique. The concept of Home Boutique is "making your own closet your favorite place to shop". I love this idea-- that you don't have to spend tons of money or constantly be buying new clothes to feel good in them. So here is a post about my Home Boutique!
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So how do I keep warm and comfy? The answer is layering and more layering. Here is a picture of the amount of clothing I will wear out in a day. This day I was meeting a couple of friends for lunch.
My outfit consists of:
- a thick jacket
- a long sleeve knit tunic shirt
- a long sleeve thermal shirt
- a tank top
- a pair of leggings
- a pair of fleece-lined leggings
- a scarf
- a hat
- a set of gloves
- two sets of socks
- boots
First few layers.
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| It may not look like it, but I am wearing three layers! |
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| outerwear, boots, and hat |
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| and yes, I've traded my fannypack for a backpack. #upgrade |
Pictured
Thick jacket: Crossroads Trading Co. $20-30
Long sleeve knit tunic shirt: Unknown shop in Oncheonjang station $5Fleece-lined leggings: Walgreens $5
Scarf: Crossroads Trading Co. around $7
Hat: Unknown shop in Dongnae station $9
Boots: Payless Shoe Store $20-30
Backpack: Unknown underground shop in Seomyeon $33
So my suggestions for dressing for winter in South Korea:
- Layer. It's freezing traveling from place to place, but once you get indoors or even on the subway it is heated. And it is heated well. Be prepared for the changes in temperature.
- Find fleece or thermals. The layers keep you warm without adding too much uncomfortable bulk.
- Stick to similar colors. So that you can mix/match and wear more pieces together.
- Buy a scarf, hat, and gloves. I never really used these items often before and was amazed at the difference it made. #duh
- Invest in outerwear that you LOVE. You'll be wearing that jacket or that pair of boots often!
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