Wondering What to Wear in Winter?
Firstly, it depends on the temperature. You can afford to wear a leather jacket in 16°C (roughly like Seoul in mid March) but you need at least a thick winter jacket with fur lining in -5 °C (roughly like Tokyo in December). Here’s a rough temperature guide on ‘what to wear for winter in Korea‘ but of course, it doesn’t just apply to Korea.
Firstly, it depends on the temperature. You can afford to wear a leather jacket in 16°C (roughly like Seoul in mid March) but you need at least a thick winter jacket with fur lining in -5 °C (roughly like Tokyo in December). Here’s a rough temperature guide on ‘what to wear for winter in Korea‘ but of course, it doesn’t just apply to Korea.
In this post, we’ll break down the common clothes to wear in winter:
1. Themal Wear
Think of thermal wear as undergarment for winter. Most likely you won’t be needing this unless the temperature is 5°C or less. You will be wearing these under layers of clothes and these won’t be seen at all so just get the cheapest and most functional ones.
1. Themal Wear
Think of thermal wear as undergarment for winter. Most likely you won’t be needing this unless the temperature is 5°C or less. You will be wearing these under layers of clothes and these won’t be seen at all so just get the cheapest and most functional ones.
2. Tunic / Dresses
Don’t make the mistake of thinking all you need is thick coats and thick dresses! The chances are there will be some indoor venues wherever you’re heading and it can get pretty warm. If you’re wearing a long-sleeved piece, do pick one where the material is not too warm. Want to wear a dress? Yes, you can! How to wear a dress in the winter? The trick is warmer tights!
Warmer tights are basically tights with a
layer of fur etc. for slight insulation against the cold. They’re the
secret weapon to wearing skirts and dresses in the cold.
3. Winter Coat
How I was there was winter in tropical Singapore / Malaysia so I can have the excuse to buy and wear all those beautiful winter coats! In choosing the right piece for your trip, check the weather forecast. If it’s just snow, you can opt for fur/wool material (like the one above). If there’s strong wind or rain (or if you’re skiing), opt for windbreaker or waterproof material.
If you don’t have ear mufflers or if you
have extra sensitive ears, you may want the hooded kind. You may also
want to look into pieces with fur neck warmers to keep your neck warmer.
Alternatively, opt for a turtleneck style
jacket or get a thick scarf and warm your neck. To skip gloves, choose
coats with pockets on both sides so you can put your hands in them.
Shop for stylish and affordable winter clothes at online fashion retailer, Ministry of Retail (www.MinistryofRetail.com) now!
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**‘What to Wear in Winter’ is an original article from http://korean-fashion.org, please give credit where credit is due if you’re adapting from or replicating this article in part or in full*
What is a Maxi Dress?
Shop maxi dress at Ministry of Retail online fashion store!
I get this question a lot. Many of my customers and friends hear about the ‘maxi‘
hemline being the latest fashion trend (actually it has lingered for a
while) but only have a vague idea / definition of what it is. It surely
didn’t help with the liberal use of the word if retailers detect that
this will help them sell a design faster.
What is a Maxi Dress anyway?There you have it. I was searching for a sketch of a woman’s body (without dresses) so I can illustrate the point better. A maxi length (aka floor length / ankle length) means that the apparel hits and at least covers the ankle. Anything between that and the knee (below knee) is considered a ‘midi‘ length. Anything that goes above the knee is considered a ‘mini’ length. Simple?
Here are some examples to better illustrate the point:
Above: Autumn Goddess Maxi Dress, a versatile piece that can be worn 4 ways: tube style, toga style (one-shoulder), off shoulder or on shoulder
Maxi dresses are long dresses. Nowadays
it comes in all kinds of designs (common ones being short-sleeved,
long-sleeved, tube, toga and halter), prints and colours.
Maxi skirt
is a popular choice as it makes an outfit dressy instantly. Wondering
what to wear to work? Pair a quality chiffon (skip cheap cotton material
ones) skirt with a tank top and a smart blazer (can be leaning towards
smart casual in terms of details) and ta-dah – you have an eye catching
office attire! Want to read up more on how to style this fashion piece?
Above: Dainty Posies Midi Dress, with flora printed in an interesting wrinkled texture
Midi dress, the tricky length which is
often said to be neither here nor there. If you are petite or on the
shorter end of the scale, you may want to skip this hem length as it may
make you look every shorter. If you want to pull this off, keep your
outfit simple (less details) and avoid drawing attention to the hemline.
Instead, draw attention to the top with a nice leather jacket or an eye-catching necklace.
Mini dress, a blessing for the
not-so-tall ladies. You want to look sexy and fun – not slutty. Ensure
the length is decent enough that it covers at least 2″ underneath your
butt cheek without constant adjustments. This is one great piece for
layering in summer, embrace this!
Shop for dresses at online fashion retailer, Ministry of Retail (www.MinistryofRetail.com) now!
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**‘What is a Maxi Dress’ is an original article from http://korean-fashion.org, please give credit where credit is due if you’re adapting from or replicating this article in part or in full**
What to Wear For Winter in Korea?
Sorry
for the long hiatus! It’s winter in Korea now and do you know their
winter is actually pretty long? It stretches from December to mid March!
Gee! Never experienced winter before? (Yes! There are countries which
doesn’t experience four season – One of which is tropical sunny
Singapore) Thinking of visiting Korea in winter? Korea temperature in
December can hit −10 °C to −5 °C! Depending on when you are going there,
you’ll need different types of winter wear.
Winter Wear in Korea
Winter Wear in Korea
Check the weather forecast before
preparing for your trip. If it says 2 °C to 10 °C, be prepared for
something colder (just in case!). I’ve learnt this from an overseas trip
to Shanghai, China. The weather forecast read 22 °C to 28 °C (normal
cardigan/jacket will do) but the temperature turned out to be 18 °C! End
up I had to get a fur jacket and jeans – overpriced and not exactly
something that I like!
What to Wear During Winter in Korea?
Disclaimer: I’m someone who’s used to
the hot humid Singapore weather of 28 °C. My optimal air-conditioner’s
temperature is 25 °C and I need a thick jacket and jeans if it’s 19 °C.
For someone who’s used to winter (from London or Melbourne), they can
just walk out readily in a sleeved tee and shorts at 19 °C.
12 °C to 20 °C (Cooling, slightly chilly) – Late November to early December
I would define jacket as something
that’s shorter (ends at waist/hips) and coat to be something like a
dress (around knees). It’s really about personally preference. So…
Winter coat or winter jacket? I’d prefer jacket as it’s easier to remove
(usually) and easy to pair with knit skirt and warmers or jeans and
booties but I like the stylish and chic look that comes with a smart
winter coat. If you prefer leather and can withstand cold pretty well,
opt for a chic leather jacket instead.
5 °C to 11 °C (Cold, almost freezing) - Mid December
Choose coat or jacket with cashmere wool/wool
content or bomber style jacket. Your winter wear should be able to
button or zip fully (won’t flap when you walk) so air can be trapped
within your coat and keep you warm. To keep your neck warm, choose
turtleneck that fits snugly at the neck area or fur warmer for a more
fashionable option. You may want to get gloves or choose jacket/coat
with deep narrow pockets so you can hide your hands in them.
-5 °C to 2 °C (It’s freezing…) - Late December and the typical weather in Korea in January
I can almost imagine an Eskimo in this
weather. Visit your nearest winter wear specialty store and don’t get
caught in the cold – It’s no joke!
