https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:25:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter/page/2#post-1885230 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 23:57:41 +0000 cindysmith 1885230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cat, I need to raid your closet! Those are awesome ideas, and I'm definitely going to try and find some faux fur brooches and accessories. I kind of love faux fur, because it's so reminiscent of teddy bears LOL</p> <p>Aquamarine, you may not have had any specific suggestions; however, you were helpful. Each of you that drops into this thread to commiserate makes me feel less like the lone ranger. So thank you XOXO</p> <p>Unfrumped, I hadn't thought about zipper details. I also hadn't thought about wearing necklaces under scarves when I was just needing the scarf to get from point A to point B. Yet it makes perfect sense, since the necklace won't be covered the whole time.</p> <p>Brooklyn, I'm probably going to do just that with the firefighter medallion. Yes, it's precious to me, but if I wear it inside my clothes, on a long chain, daddy will be next to my heart. Joy has convinced me that I need to wear that one all the time anyway, and wearing it inside my clothes when I'm working solves a problem.</p> <p>Gigi, yes, I think I am going to see about getting some finer pieces. Not necessarily expensive, but "real" jewelry of precious metals and such. And I could play with makeup, I'm not afraid to do that :-)<br /> and I'm not averse to sparkle. While it may not be my usual RATE sensibilities, I do love the idea of that juxtaposition, that contrast. A smaller sparkly/bling-y piece would definitely stand out against my tougher pieces. I like it! </p> <p>Lisa, I never liked dangly earrings, they always tangled in my hair and felt heavy and I always wound up taking them off. Small hoops was the biggest thing I ever wore in my ears; so I really am liking the idea of some small fine jewelry earrings. </p> <p>Lynn, I'm glad you dropped in to commiserate and learn with me. I felt like the lone ranger when I asked the question. Now, I realize that even the women who have it figured out generally had to figure it out (if that makes sense?) So it's nice to know I'm not alone</p> <p>Mainelady, I do think I should try turtlenecks. Enough of you fab ladies have suggested it that it seems like a no-brainer. And I think a dark, solid color turtleneck could read as "tactical" on days when I wanted to wear my tactical boots and RATE accessories; or it could read as minimalist and elegant with some nice trousers and pretty flats.</p> <p>LaPed, lots of good ideas! I could do hats for sure, since I need to keep my left ear covered or it gets earache in the cold. Pins/brooches on a hat could make up for lack of necklace under scarf. Leg warmers--I actually have one pair, but I hadn't thought to wear them outside of exercising. I like it! I might have to hunt down some other ones because yes, I do wear a lot of skinny bottoms. And sparkly clippies or even some RATE/primitive ones is a good idea, because they'd also serve to keep hair out of my eyes when working, and be way better than a plain elastic!</p> <p>Ryce, I did the etsy search and yep you were right. So many options, not enough money to buy all the brooches LOL</p> <p>Again, thank you all for the ideas! I'm now busting out my memo app on my tablet to make a list! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter/page/2#post-1885217 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 23:28:55 +0000 The Cat 1885217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My choice of winter accessories will depend on whether I plan to be indoors or outdoors.</p> <p>Indoors: Earrings; long and semi-long necklaces (including pendants); all kinds of brooches; all kinds of scarves; bracelets; colourful or embellished belts.</p> <p>Outdoors: Sunglasses; warm hats; brooches made of wool or fake fur; big or thick scarves; fake fur boas; gloves in a variety of colours and fabrics; fun bags.</p> <p>Colourful, opaque hosiery and chic booties can be worn nearly everywhere I go. These or other items in my outfit will often be bookended with bold reading glasses, which I have in multiple colours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter/page/2#post-1884980 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 13:38:19 +0000 Inge 1884980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL Cindy!-))) The post will be published this afternoon, hopefully you'll find some inspiration in the visuals. (And cuddles to your sweet doggy;-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter/page/2#post-1884969 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 12:38:37 +0000 Aquamarine 1884969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m with you, so just commiserating. Most of my jewelry comes out to play in warmer months. It just seems silly to wear bracelets when I have several layers of sleeves (I run cold), a jacket, and gloves to deal with. Sorry, no help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884966 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 12:30:59 +0000 unfrumped 1884966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I mostly rely on necklaces work backwards from what top, usually a sweater, I’m wearing re: neckline and length of top &amp; textures. I don’t wear low necks so the most useful pieces are delicate ~16” necklaces to be at collarbones, or longer pendant, or really I have some kinds of metallic rope necklaces, for longer tops.<br /> I don’t bother these if I’m wearing an indoor scarf for an accessory, but if I’m wearing a scarf for warmth to and fro I’ll just wear it over.<br /> If I can find shoes with small details like 2- tone or buckle that I like, then that adds a little something to the black pants routine. Or metallic zipper details on some sweaters or vests. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884952 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 11:24:08 +0000 Brooklyn 1884952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love accessories. I wear a necklace virtually all the time, including cooking, gardening etc. I just tuck it inside my top when it gets in the way of a particular activity. Mine aren’t precious though so I don’t worry about damaging them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884910 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 06:31:46 +0000 Gigi 1884910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What excellent suggestions! I have favorited this thread so I can come back to it later.</p> <p>My suggestion was going to be to change your makeup somehow. I don't often wear makeup, but I have been lipstick shopping lately to try to find some shades that go exceptionally well with my skin color so that I can wear them with minimal makeup. A bold lip will really be a noticeable accessory.&nbsp;</p> <p>The other thing I have found with bracelets is that if you can find one that is sparkly, with crystals, it will be more noticeable. But maybe sparkly stuff is not your thing...</p> <p>I don't wear much costume jewelry because I have problems with the metals. My jewelry is nicer stuff, though not super high-end. Maybe you'd like to consider getting a nice bracelet or pendant for, say, $50, and see if you like wearing that better. I do think that the quality of the nicer stuff makes me want to wear it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884882 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 04:26:58 +0000 Anonymous 1884882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, you must get a pretty gold chain so you can wear the fire fighter pendant ! Take it with you when picking one out. I wear mine when sleeping, showering, ALL THE TIME. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884879 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 03:44:54 +0000 Anonymous 1884879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m a big jewellery lover , and I think I know how you feel . Earrings , although an easy answer , aren’t always great in winter either because they get tangled up in hats , scarves etc. Well , here in Canada , anyways . Necklaces work if you don’t need a scarf , and I can’t imagine you do . Rings and nails in great colours are a great solution too- but I know that may not work with your lifestyle .... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884874 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 03:25:55 +0000 Lynn 1884874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no suggestions as I am accessory challenged but thanks for posting this. The responses have been helpful to me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884792 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 23:59:42 +0000 Mainelady 1884792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I believe that jewelry was meant to be worn, so I wear it year round. Some pieces, like necklaces with shorter chains get rare wear in the winter, but everything else I wear. I wear a lot of turtlenecks which make a great base for longer necklaces and pendants. This winter I have paired necklaces and scarves and like the look. I have also layered my necklaces and liked that look too. Bracelets can be a bit more challenging, but my trusty turtlenecks have sleeves that I can push up, so I do. I adore rings and wish God had given me more fingers. I can wear gloves over most of my rings, but when those don’t work, I wear mittens. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884719 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:49:25 +0000 LaPed 1884719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I support the brooch suggestion. I used to wear cute tack pins on my hats all the time (I have a whole collection of critter-shaped tack pins that people have gifted me over the years), and need to start doing that again.</p> <p>I also agree with the fingerless gloves, or even just wrist-warmers suggestion. You could go all out and add some leg-warmers -- iirc you wear skinnier silhouettes on the bottom, no? Fingerless gloves should give your rings some mileage.</p> <p>Definitely hats, and if not hats then sparkly clippies for your hair. DS put a headband (with kitty ears!) on me the other day and it looked so cute, now I wish I could wear headbands everyday -- but I'll have to wait until toque season is over.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, I'd encourage you to experiment with your current collection and find some go-to combos. Maybe you have *certain* necklaces that work with a scarf, and you can call those your "winter necklaces" and maybe you have certain tops whose sleeves you like to wear rolled up a bit and you can think of those as your "bracelet tops" -- I mean, bracelet sleeves are a thing, right? I'm not sure if bracelet or 3/4 sleeves appeal to you, but that might be an option, too.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884716 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:41:09 +0000 Anonymous 1884716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hahaha!!! No worries, I like that you can relate and btw, I freaking love Iris! :)<br /> I am on board with full on wacky magpie mode!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884715 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:40:08 +0000 Anonymous 1884715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, the brooch idea is kind of brilliant! If you do an Etsy search for “modernist brooch” and “brutalist brooch”, you’ll see lots of cool vintage pieces that, to my eye, would suit your style really well. Most can also be worn on a long chain as a pendant - a style that works better with scarves than most.<br /> Good luck getting this sorted before summer is upon us! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884714 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:37:32 +0000 cindysmith 1884714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jussie, I am going to have to start wearing nail polish. Too many people have suggested it, and it is a way to bring some bold color into an ensemble without having to commit to it in my closet. And yes, I'm probably going to go on a brooch buying binge because y'all are giving me ideas :-D</p> <p>jlpp, part of me does have an urge to just go crazy with a pile of necklaces, a la Iris Apfel. And yes, I won't have to worry about sweat and heat rashes, gross, I know, but you opened the door ;-)</p> <p>Rachylou, I actually like the idea of a statement ring over gloves. I can see Iris doing something like that, and I think Iris is just wonderful, fearless, and bold.</p> <p>Sal, I do have one winter coat I love and one that I like a lot even if I do wish it were longer. I should wear them more often, they'd eliminate the need for so many layers.</p> <p>Thank you all for your advice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884712 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:28:32 +0000 Sal 1884712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me in our winter</p> <p>- a coat I love<br />- a hat<br />- scarves<br />- footwear<br />- bag</p> <p>I struggle with necklace and scarf too - some people can rock this but with my short neck it is just too much.</p> <p>I think fingerless gloves are a great idea... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884711 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:27:38 +0000 Anonymous 1884711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A funky brooch on a knit cap is fun, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884707 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:20:24 +0000 rachylou 1884707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooches are smart. Also, long chain necklaces with scarf ends tucked up work I think. And if you’re willing to be weird, a big cocktail ring over slim fit gloves... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884689 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 19:44:12 +0000 Anonymous 1884689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, winter is a lot better for fashion than summer. In summer I worry about ruining costume pieces with sweat, gross, I know, and can’t really layer. In winter I love layering and hats, scarves, statement earrings, necklaces, brooches and fun jackets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884684 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 19:39:57 +0000 jussie 1884684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes winter really isn’t great for fashion imho. I second Angie’s suggestion of nail polish. I think nail polish is under rated in terms of its accessorizing impact.<br /> Also a bright lipstick could be fun! And maybe some funky leather gloves in different colours could really add some polish.<br /> Obviously various hats could be experimented with too.<br /> Oh and also knotting a little scarf to your handbag...<br /> Good luck with it- I feel your pain! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884683 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 19:39:39 +0000 cindysmith 1884683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge, I love the link love posts! And you're including one that is going to help me? I'm squeeing right now and the dog is looking at me funny LOL</p> <p>Sara, great ideas, and I DO have mesh cuffs and a few necklaces that are more substantial, so I'm definitely going to be experimenting :-)</p> <p>Angie, fingerless gloves, that's actually brilliant. And I could make my own, I'm sure, since I crochet and there are so many free patterns available. That would kill two birds with one stone, because I need to stay occupied with soothing stuff when I'm not working or exercising (doctor's orders, to help with the anxiety)</p> <p>Zibbets, I hadn't thought of turtlenecks. I like the idea a lot, it eliminates a cold spot and I can do a necklace without covering it with a scarf :-)</p> <p>Janet, double wrap watches definitely gets my wheels turning. There are bracelets that do the double wrap, too<br /> and yes, I think you and Angie are right, I need fingerless gloves!</p> <p>Karen, I hadn't thought to try again with earrings. Sometimes, people outgrow allergies, and the doctors were pretty certain the infections were an allergic reaction to some filler or another in the metals. Perhaps I could wear earrings if I tried again, and that's definitely an area where I could wear finer jewelry without worrying about breaking/losing it. Thank you!</p> <p>I just gotta say that I love this forum, because the people in it are so fabulous. Thank you all very much! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884677 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 19:23:14 +0000 Inge 1884677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you too, Cindy. And great suggestions from the other ladies.<br />This is one of the reasons I want to experiment more with brooches too, they seem like a marvelous year-round accessory.</p> <p>P.S. Keep an eye on tomorrow's Link Love post. I'll be sharing some visuals on how to wear a brooch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884669 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:41:26 +0000 karen13 1884669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>cindysmith - I had the same issue with earrings of always having infected ears. Then I figured out for me it was that I wore them so rarely, I was irritating them by almost re-piercing each time. </p> <p>I had a pair of 14K gold tiny lever back earrings (so no poking when I slept) kind of like the smallest one in the find below and carefully disinfected and wore them for about a week, treating them with polysporin and such. I can now wear anything with no adverse effect, as long as I wear them regularly. I do get irritation again if I go for too long without wearing, which reminds me to put a pair in today. I had tried every kind of metal before that and nothing worked, and now even cheap craft store posts work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884667 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:37:10 +0000 Janet 1884667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't bother much with bracelets in winter for the very reason you mention. However, I now have a couple of double-wrap style watches that give a little more personality at the wrist in place of bracelets and have a little "tougher" appearance than the more typical watches.&nbsp;</p> <p>I find scarves pretty easy to work with in colder months -- they add a little color or texture or pattern and are easy to remove and put back on with temperature changes. I also rely on statement rings.</p> <p>And I echo Angie's suggestion of fingerless gloves. I really like mine, and I think they add a little of that dystopian, RATE edge that you like.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884660 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:23:26 +0000 Zibbets 1884660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I completely agree! I just bought a fun mixed metal bracelet and I'm frustrated it's hiding under my jacket cuff all day.</p> <p>And rings...my fingers shrink with the cold weather so even wearing just my wedding set drives me bonkers because it spins and constantly rubs on my pinkie. I wouldn't think of adding more this time of year.</p> <p>With necklaces and scarves, I say go ahead and layer them up. If just a little necklace peeks out, it still gets out to play. Dark turtlenecks are a really pretty way to highlight a pretty necklace if it's on a chain that's not too dainty. </p> <p>Earrings are mostly good but those big hoops I had on yesterday make my ears hurt if I wear a taller turtleneck. So annoying.</p> <p>It's not for nothing that they say "Summertime and the living is easy." Winter is a struggle! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884654 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:13:46 +0000 Angie 1884654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scarves, watches, rings, fingerless gloves, some necklaces, and hats. Try a new make-up routine too. Or change up the fingernail polish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884645 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 17:56:44 +0000 Sara L. 1884645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear jewelry all year long.&nbsp; I don't wear bracelets in the winter unless it's a 3/4 sleeve top or a top that I know I'll push the sleeves up all day.&nbsp; Like you, I feel there's no good way to wear bracelets with long sleeves.&nbsp; I wear scarves in place of necklaces on some days.&nbsp; I wear my scarves all day - they're part of my outfit and don't come off.&nbsp; I wear lots of necklaces in summer and winter.&nbsp; If you go back through my WIW's you'll see that I almost wear a necklace (or scarf) of some sort.&nbsp; I feel like I wear more large statement pieces in the winter to balance out chunky or long sweaters.&nbsp; I wear earrings too if a necklace won't work (fussy neckline or too much pattern on the top) but it doesn't sound like that's a good option for you.</p> <p>BTW - Brooklyn has some fantastic mesh cuffs that she wears over the sleeves of her long-sleeve tops.&nbsp; If you look back through her WIW's you'll see them and I believe she may have had a whole post about them.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884611 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:52:03 +0000 cindysmith 1884611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, brooches! They can go with scarves, jackets, they could even go on a couple of my sturdier hats! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884609 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:46:56 +0000 Christina F. 1884609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Taking a page for <b>Katerina</b>'s book... do you like brooches? They could play well with your scarves. That won't help with the pieces you currently own, though.</p> <p>I tend to wear statement necklaces and/or earrings in the winter. This works for me because I can wear earrings (sorry you can't!) and because I don't really use scarves for accessorizing. I just don't have the knack. I also tend to wear one piece of jewelry, aside from my "watch" (Fitbit Alta with a nice band) and wedding and engagement rings. I'm been trying to wear both earrings and necklaces together lately, plus some stacking rings I got that are flat enough to be okay under gloves. But generally, since i'm kind of an accessories minimalist, I don't have much of a problem. </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessorizing-in-winter#post-1884599 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:13:50 +0000 cindysmith 1884599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unfortunately, I can't do earrings. Neither pierced nor clip-on. Pierced ones got my earring holes infected every single time (regardless of the material the posts were made from); and clip-ons are almost as irritating--they turn my ears bright red and make them itchy.</p> <p>Toronto, I could definitely add some hats and gloves to my repertoire! TY!</p> <p>Cardiff, a watch is a good idea too. I used to wear a watch all the time, I'll have to look into getting another one :-)</p> <p>Joy, I like the idea of ever-present fine jewelry pieces, especially one with meaning (like the gold charm mom got me in honor of my firefighter dad, see find) </p>