Dear Nicky,
Now that the weather is getting cooler can you tell me what I can wear to keep warm but not too hot? I work in an air-conditioned office and need something office-friendly that isn’t too expensive and no cardigans! Hope you can help!
Jess.
Hey Jess, I’m reading between the lines here and guessing you don’t like cardigans? I jest, I jest. There are plenty of cardigan alternatives this season, and to suit all budgets. Read on for my picks.
1. Longline vests.
I snapped up the grey longline vest from Zara (below) two weeks ago and have been wearing it non-stop, (no joke, check my Instagram pics). As our office is quite casual I wear it over a white t-shirt, with jeans and heels but it equally updates the tired black-and-white corporate combo too.
Target Limited Edition White Vest, $50.2. Cropped jumpers.
I know, the words ‘cropped’ and ‘jumper’ together are enough to strike fear into anyone. But hear me out on this one, cropped jumpers can look really smart layered over a white shirt, and paired with a longline skirt.
Topshop Textured Short Jumper £36 (left) Country Road quilted jumper $99 (right).
3. Trenchcoats.
Ah yes, the trusty trenchcoat. I put these in my list of fashion staples every woman should own by age 30 because it’s one of those pieces that never go out of style. There’s the classic Burberry style or you can go for something softer like the draped styles you’ll find at Country Road and Witchery.
Country Road Waterfall trench $399,Alma Trenchcoat $165, DKNY Tailored blazer $114, Monki black trench $99 at ASOS.
4. Soft blazers.
Step into any fashion retailer right now and you’ll be hit with pastel coats in a myriad of sugary shades. Since I’ve given up suggesting to the Mamamia editorial team they all need to buy pink coats this season, I’ll shift my attention to you.
L-R: New Look Longline Blazer $45, Country Road White Blazer $299, Topshop slim tailored blazer, £48.
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Top Comments
I know these posts don't tend to get many comments - but i just want to say i love the fashion stories!
I was just thinking the same thing. Writing about fashion like this would be an awesome job to have. You're awesome Nicky!
I bought a pink long woollen coat from Ezibuy a couple of weeks ago. Can't wait for the weather to cool down so I can wear it to death, haha.
You'll get endless compliments! I've got a pale pink overcoat (heading into it's 10th winter this year, from good old Target! Wool blend etc), and every single time I wear it, I get compliments! The best was you look like a movie star! :-) Total ego boost! And for something so simple!
Target is THE BEST place for coats. Not too expensive and they last and last.
Agreed! My fave item of clothing is a longline black wool blend double breasted coat. It goes with absolutely everything and has seen 6 good years so far!
Totally agree! I bought two at the start of winter 2005, a chocolate brown one, and the pale pink. The brown one is starting to look a bit tired, but the pink is still going strong! Really well wearing, and I think I didn't spend more than $100 for the both of them! Bought on sale, of course! :-)