Dressing for the races in Autumn/Winter (A/W) is harder than Summer.
Not only do you want to look your stylish best, you also need to keep yourself warm.
In order to beat the Winter chills, I’ve compiled a list of suggestions to keep you looking demure and feeling snug in this season’s warm tones and classic silhouettes.
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Materials and Fabrics for Winter Races
Firstly, consider your fabric options. A wool blend/tweed has a warm, wintery feel.
Thicker fabrics are fine too, and work beautifully in a structured tailored style.
Winter fashion perfectly executed by Kacey
Alla showing us how to wear pastels in Winter <3
Thick, heavy laces are often used too.
Belinda from Peacock Millinery rocking a dress by Matilda Alegria and millinery by her talented self.
Leather trims can look great. Alternatively, be brave and wear a whole leather garment, like a pencil skirt.
How amazing does Lindsay look here in an outfit by The Lifestyle Collaboration and millinery by Marilyn Van Den Berg.
Faux fur trims bring a cozy, yet stylish, touch to an outfit.
Abby and her mum in heavy lace and a fur trim.
Abby in an incredible pair of flares and fur jacket. Image source: The Races SA.
Tracy and the girls all sporting fur trims.
Shapes and Silhouettes
Depending on where you are in the world, in the cooler months, you can be flexible with sleeve length because you can always cover up with a jacket or shawl.
Sleeves are great to play around with different shapes like a full sleeve, draped sleeve, ruffles, bell sleeve etc.
Lindsay wearing a custom made Life Style Collaboration outfit
Elis showing how you can get creative with your sleeves.
Image Source: Maker Millinery.
The very talented Sarah sews all of her own outfits, showing off a contrasting fabric sleeve.
For extra warmth, wear a midi length dress or skirt.
Mija looking fab in a teal number.
If you are wearing a dress on a cold day, wear a thin singlet underneath that won’t show through.
Winter Colours
Rich jewel tones are favourites in winter time.
Colours such as navy, maroon, deep purple, copper, emerald green, mustard, oranges, tan and the classic black, white and grey are popular choices. Metallic accessories are fun to play around with too.
For more colour inspiration check out my post about how to choose your perfect colours.
A great array of Autumn Winter colours on Bri.