8 Cute, Warm Outfit Ideas for Dining Outside When It's Cold
My friend (and former Who What Wear editor!) Aemilia is my outdoor dining muse with this look. Note the hat and cozy socks. Chic, warm accessories are key here. You want to leave as little skin as possible exposed. And of course, don't forget a warm mask. (I love this knit from Lisa Says Gah!)
What we're going for here is outerwear that you don't need to take off when you sit down to dine. An oversize blazer is perfect—just make sure that your sweater is warm and that your blazer is made of wool or leather.
Shackets are a trend this season, and they happen to make for a great non-bulky jacket. Opt for one that's made of wool or thick flannel, and if you want to wear a coat over it, make sure it's a little more slim-fitting like the Reformation one below.
This won't work in all climates in the middle of January, but when feasible, skip the coat and wear your warmest, wooliest sweater (preferably with corduroys).
No matter what you're wearing, if your neck is cold, you will be cold. Fix that with the help of a turtleneck or a scarf (preferably one that's lightweight and warm so you don't have to take it off to eat).
This is a no-brainer, but if you must forgo pants this winter, cover your legs as much as possible, preferably with a pair of Uniqlo's famous Heattech tights. And luckily, knee boots are ridiculously chic.
A wool coat just might be your hero piece this winter. Unlike a puffer, if it's roomy enough, it's not all that unheard of to keep it on while you dine. Just keep your layers thin so that you can move your arms to eat.
If it's cold enough to require a puffer, it's cold enough to need a thick sweater. Wear your thickest one with a Uniqlo Heattech layer underneath so that you can take the puffer off at least for as long as it takes you to eat.
