As Malaysian, we dream of winter, snow and Starbucks pumpkin spice. Well, the monsoon season just rolled up that gives a great opportunity for you ladies out there to dress for the weather. Now is the time to whip out your chunky sweaters, cardigans and jackets that have been living at the back of your wardrobe collecting dust. There’s no such thing as too many outfit ideas—especially when those ideas include genius ways to wear a chunky sweater without looking like Michelin mascot. Sadly, you can not get away with winter fashion here in Malaysia even in the monsoon season but with the right pieces, tweaking it according to the weather your outfit will be turning heads.
#1 Chunky Sweaters + T-shirt + Jeans
Outfit número uno is layering your favourite oversize vintage t-shirt and throwing a chunky sweater on pair it with your favourite sneakers—you’re out the door in no time. It’s a versatile outfit because if you feel you don’t need the sweater you can just take the sweater off and voila— the second outfit in no time. There are always last minute plans for dinner and it’s almost impossible to take your time to pick out another outfit, so by putting on heels it instantly changes the outfit from daytime to night time and it looks like you put time and effort but really a pair of heels is what it takes to transform it.
#2 Denim/ Knitted Jackets + t-shirt or turtleneck
Denim jackets are a good layering piece. It’s also a nice way to make a look more put together and functional (pockets & it keeps you toasty). Its been around for many decades founded by one and only Levi Strauss founder of Levi’s. Literally, anyone can pull off a denim jacket! Now there are so many varieties of denim jacket on the market—colours and style—and you don’t even have to wait until the weather is right.
Here we got inspired by the classic denim jacket and coloured denim jacket which is a in thing right now. This piece makes an outfit very casual as well as keeping you warm but still breathable. A turtleneck top and plaid pants feel semi-formal and neutral coloured but top it off with a coloured denim jacket it will turn into smart casual and laid back at the same time.
TIP: Roll up the sleeves when you feel too cold to take it off but too hot to wear just like that and letting the inner wear show.
#3 Chunky cardigans + t-shirt
Cardigans are worn on a sunny day or rainy day but chunky cardigans are another story. People are intimidated to wear this piece of clothing because first, it may look bulky and disproportionate on, second, even if it is a neutral colour it still a standout piece. However, finding the right cut and colour it will be a go-to outerwear you throw on, on weather like these. Styling it with a plain t-shirt or a graphic T, tucked in your jeans with dainty jewelries and a pair of slip-on will make the look put together and feminine.
TIP: Styling a chunky cardigan is to wear it with a fitted inner wear and bottom so it does not clash with one another.
Mix n match with the pieces and see what fits your style. Be bold and have fun!
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