wear it: long dresses in winter – reader request

by Karen Blanchard
25 January 2011

All Saints maxi dress
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1. Topshop polo neck jumper. Layer a sleeveless maxi dress over a skinny jumper. Tip: Make sure the armholes are high and the neck is tall for a clean look. Alternatively wear an oversized jumper on top and turn the dress into a maxi skirt. The colour of this one would work perfectly with charcoal.
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2. Warehouse cardigan. Layer a chunky knit cardi on top. I picked a similar hue to keep the look cohesive. A wide sleeve balances out the long skinny black jumper sleeves (or go with a long sleeved cardi to double up the arm warmth).
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3. Elisanero ankle boots. Add boots with just enough lift to take the dress off the ground. Wear flat boots instead if the dress stops around your ankles.
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4. Devoe beanie. A staple for both sexes. I live in them right now (when it’s not a fedora)
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5. Oak fingerless gloves. Keeps you warm while rummaging in your bag all day.
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6. Rebecca Minkoff drawstring bag. The dress is long and lean so go with a long strap to continue that relaxed feel. A wine, emerald or deep purple bag would also work here and is a change from the usual black. Finish with wool tights and/or a neck scarf.
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If anyone has any ‘how to wear’ questions, let me know in the comments or on Facebook where I found this one. I’m no ‘fashion industry expert’ but I’ll definitely take a stab at it.
Category: All Saints, collage

36 comments

  5. Anonymous says:

    Thank you (really!) for getting me completely hooked on Allsaints. Love them. And very much love your style, altways look forward to your posts.

    @chicspace

  8. HUMANITYISBEAUTIFUL says:

    It’s very sweet of you to take the time to answer readers questions!

  9. Wida says:

    Just one more thing, if this applies to you, how do you overcome the winter blues? I am just tired of going outside and being cold all of the time.

  10. Freya@AMileOfStyle says:

    The maxi is gorgeous, I’d probably wear it with the Warehouse cardi, the Elisanero boots and the Rebecca Minkoff bag.
    Even if your not some expert, you did a hell of a good job!! 🙂
    xo
    Freya

  14. ♥Run With Fashion♥ says:

    I loove the cardi! Looks soo warm, and just fun to wear! 😀

  15. Glamour Bbey. says:

    I love everything! Great collage!

  20. Julu says:

    I wanted to try doing it this winter but I’m just scared I’ll be freezing. Maybe when spring rolls around I’ll make an attempt in a soft palette with a military flare. Idea’s been brewing in my mind forever!

  21. Sing says:

    I like these tips, thanks for sharing.

  26. Sia says:

    amazing picks, I love this post!! Thanks for shearing,love sia xx

  27. Mish Dish says:

    I love the mixture of worlds colliding. The dress is spectacular. xo Mish

  28. Roxana says:

    I’ve thought about wearing that Foley & Corinna dress I got from your shop so many times during the cold season. Pair it up with some thick tights, a cropped cardigan and ankle booties and I’d be good to go!
    Since I started a blog not too long ago, maybe that will be my incentive for a post 🙂

    Roxana
    http://recipeforfashion.com

  29. Style Taxi says:

    Thanks for your tips! For the next time i know how to dress a maxi dress in winter;)

  30. j-anna says:

    hi how are you?? i’m a new follower…i love your blog so so much!!

  32. Giulia Pergolati says:

    Cool how to wear it! Love the cardigan!

    xo

  33. Camille says:

    omg absolutely love it!

    thanks karen 🙂

  36. Abiha ali says:

    i have seen your blog its good, i m also working on it, its really helpful for me.Keep updates

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