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Irina

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Cashmere sweaters are probably the second most worn item in my wardrobe after jeans. Starting in late September and through even an early June, I wear them sometimes daily. I default to jeans + sweater outfits so often that it might feel like I’m in rut and have to remind myself to come up with at least some layers or to wear a dress ( over pants).

What is your default outfit/most worn item in the colder seasons? Do you get tired of it?

Here are the examples of my cashmere sweater outfits.

#1 to 3 - October work outfit with pearls (!). Theory sweater, Levi’s jeans, Rebecca Minkoff moto, Rug & Bone sneakers (2022 NAS).
#4 & 5 - November work outfit. With pearls Theory sweater. Modern American jeans, Cole Hahn knitted oxfords, Massimo Dutti trench
#6 & 7 Today’s outfit (so cold outside!) - Uniqlo +J sweater, Massimo Dutti wool pants, Uniqlo cream light puffer, Aritzia cashmere beanie. Hats are obviously not my friends! Ah, the crossbody bag is from APC and it’s taupe but somehow it’s olive? in the photos.

Sorry for awkward faces, trying not to look so bloody concerned in my photos!

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Suz

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Well, it may be a fallback formula, but dang, you wear it well!

Love all of these and am envious of these lovely loose fits on the jeans. The Levis somehow do not fit me that way -- I think it is my long rise -- so that style does not work on me. However, I do have my alternate version from ON now, not quite as wide (more of a loose straight) -- but they give me that nice slouch.

That Theory sweater is gorgeous on you. Actually, both Theory sweaters!

Hats are tough if you don't have hair showing. Since my own hair is so short I just wear mine as you are, covering it all, and yes, it can look a bit awkward at times, but such is life. I actually think it works well on you in this monochrome outfit. I tend to do complements, i.e. my hat will match my scarf or something.

Love the new Uniglo puffer, too!

Suz

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What is your default outfit/most worn item in the colder seasons? Do you get tired of it?

A puffer coat.

And yes, I get tired of it. So I got a couple of options for different temps.

My default outfit is jeans/ pants with sweater, for sure. Less often cashmere in my current climate because my skin is sensitive to it unless the air is dry and cold. (Here, the slightly warmer temps and higher humidity make it itch). So my default is merino. I often wear a scarf, as well, so the formula is jeans/ sweater/scarf/ puffer (with hat and boots.)

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LJP

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Oh wow - everything is beautifully simple and chic. I have the same fallback - jeans and cashmere . Well that is until I wasn’t finding nice cashmere at my usual stores in the last 2 years or so . I used to rely on the Bay’s Lord & Taylor cashmere and haven’t found a good replacement ( prices are an issue ) . I just bought an orange cashmere sweater but haven’t worn it yet . Anyways - love your ensembles , and agree with Suz re the fit of your jeans . Fab .

Helena

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Love love love. You have impeccable style Irina!

My winter go to has been for years jeans and a Merino wool sweater until last year my skin decided it was done with merino *sigh*. I kept them just in case but I am trying to build up my collection of cotton sweaters. And I am sick of everything winter by the end

Sloper

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I really admire your chic minimalism.

In Southern California, our milder winters have led me to default to an oversized grey hoodie (heavy cotton sweatshirt material - not cashmere!). I used to wear nicer merino and cabled sweaters for work but that was several years ago.

JAileen

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Your uniform looks pretty good. I love cashmere sweaters, too. I wear them with jeans, boots and a scarf. I love the softness and warmth. But from November to April or so.

Jaime

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Just gorgeous Irina! I like the fun pop of the star bag on your otherwise minimalist chic outfits. Each outfit is very interesting with subtle details and texture combinations. You look beautiful in all of them - including the hat! As for me, it has been a while since I have felt winter (it's still pretty warm here) but I do love the chance to take out my jackets once the weather cools down and try to wear them all at least once.

BlueJay

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Beautiful Irina! All your outfits look fantastic! My favorites are the last two. I think you look chic with the beanie!

I wear lots of cashmere and wool in the winter. Definitely much warmer and cosier than cotton. Also corduroy pants. I have been thinking of other pant ideas. Wool pants might be good. I find denim too cold for anything below freezing. I suppose I could put long underwear underneath jeans, but it feels weird.

Indigoprint

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Yes as all the comments above. Your look is your signature style so you are not in a rut but being true to yourself. Classic vibe always current!

Angie

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KILLER CUTE all round, Irina. And how awesome that you match your decor!

You wear your formula beautifully! MILK IT.

Absolute faves are #6 and #7 - LOVE the mash-up of Winter Whites, tans and taupes! SOOOO soft, pretty, different, and cuddly - maybe with cream socks too.

YES to a merino, cotton or cashmere pullover almost daily for the next four months - but not just with jeans. I'm big into dressy pants too! Solid and checked. All colours, all sorts of colour combinations, with all sorts of wool coats, beanies, and scarves. Usually with white boots or fleece-lined hi tops. Sometimes a short citron or toffee puffer too.

Sally

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Beautifully chic and simple. It also has a luxurious vibe to it.
My fallback item is a pair of jeans and a wool blazer with boots. Depending on the jeans, I wear them with a tucked-in shirt or loose merino.

slim cat

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Gorgeous! Love the light colors in #6-7.
I used to do jeans ( some wool pants ) and merino sweaters in Seattle, now in CA it's lightweight cashmere occasionally and a lot of cotton sweaters.

Jenni NZ

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I also enjoy how well you suit your decor! I noticed that in a previous post. I like the outfits with the paler pants better myself, but then I don’t actually own any blue jeans myself just one pair white jeans.
I wear wool jumpers (what you call sweaters) with pants all winter- often with a skivvy (turtleneck) underneath. Black and olive pants are my faves and absolutely I do get bored. Try to have some interesting top half jumpers.
How come you don’t get very cold ankles?

rachylou

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Totally cute!

I think my winter wardrobe will be changing… the weather is very off…

Bijou

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Your uniform is beautiful and suits you so well. You have amazing style, beautiful item that fit you perfectly. Whilst I have never been to Scandinavia, how you dress, and your beautiful house is my impression of that enviable Scandi style.

My winters are much warmer than yours, so it allows me to comfortably wear skirts and dresses in addition to my jeans and pants. The items in Finds - chunky sweaters, winter skirts and knit dress that I wear with my boots with a faux fur cuff - my seasonal winter items.

Your expression in the photos is lovely. I feel a bit idiotic posing for photos taken by myself too.

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lyn67

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I think is the first time I see you face- and love your hair, face and makeup- all matches perfectly with my idea of You and your wardrobe showing up here in YLF with a very strong sense of a signature style in all your minimally natural outfits! YLF in all, and agree with Angie, you perfectly match your decor, too! All beautiful, wow! Thanx for posting!

Ah, and for answering your question. Our winters are nowadays much milder than yours -so I can wear 7/8 wool wide legs or cigarette pants(usually some neutral plaids or black pleather), midi pencils or tube skirts---all with various sweaters or layers (especially a finer long sleeve tee/knit top/long sleeve blouse with a furry/knit/quilted vest, sweater dresses and a long gillet etc. I still wear loafers and black sheers at the moment, but comes december will wear more opaques with booties and boots (lug sole or flatform are now my faves). I just don't do blue jeans for me- only black (waxed) in colder seasons and whites in summer.

Anonymous

Love your light neutral outfits especially, and your minimalist house too!

In winter I wear pants, sweaters or blouses, boots, and a coat. But the pants can be skinnies or wide legs, the boots could be tall or booties, and the coat could be a puffer or wool/flannel. The only thing that's the same is the color palette!

pirouette

Love all theses outfits 3 &4 are my favourites. I wear jeans and cashmere sweaters also in winter spring and autumn. My other default outfit is to wear a fine merino jumper under a blazer with jeans. I don’t wear much colour so my colours are mostly black and white. It’s pretty boring but it’s what I feel good in.

Dee

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Beautiful chic combinations Irina, its a formula that totally works for you.

Since retiring my formula tends to be a some variation of jeans/cords and a pullover or sweatshirt combo. Not too imaginative, but I try to combine some nice colours/patterns together and add some accessories like fun socks, scarf or a necklace to dress it up more if I’m going out.
My outerwear for winter is the ubiquitous puffer coat or jacket. I have them in a variety of colours, it’s just too practical for this climate.

ChristelJ

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I really admire how you combine luxury and comfort in your formula and look so fantastic doing it. Every detail is just right. Beautiful. Your home is beautiful too.

The cream colors in the last outfit are jumping out at me; very rich and flattering on you.

I cannot be trusted with cashmere. It always gets holes! My climate is warmer anyway so my fallback is jeans with cotton sweater or sweatshirt, very basic. When I get tired of it I wear a cotton t-shirt with a long cardigan layered over it.

Cee

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Very, very NOYCE !

Irina

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Suz, thanks! Merino makes sense in BC, too cold for me here, in Toronto. I do wear it in the transitional seasons, though.
LJP, thanks! I heard good reviews of Uniqlo cashmere. Everlane's is ok, too. Black Friday will make them even more affordable.
Helena, thank you! Oh, it's good that cotton sweaters work for you, they don't work for me, sadly.
Sloper, thanks!
JAileen, thanks! I'm obsessed, I also have short sleeve cashmere t shirts that I like to wear under blazers or jackets. But my HEWI is paper thin or summer cashmere - very hard to find!
Jaime, thank you! if I could only move to your location for the winter
BlueJay, thank you! I used to wear more wool pants and hardly wore jeans in the winter months. It is now difficult to find styles I like in retail. I should search more.

Sal

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Late to this but you have a lovely luxurious minimalist look that really works for you. Great fit and proportions.

My default in winter is denim and a sweater. I sometimes adds scarf or blazer too. I try and mix up the footwear as much as I can.

Irina

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Indigoprint, thank you!
Angie, thank you. I'm not surprised you noticed that I should've worn cream socks I don't have it, mine are all patterned but I'm looking for knee high cream merino socks.
Sally, thanks! Your formula sounds so nice.
slimcat, thank you!
Jenni NZ, thanks! I wear warm socks and sneakers (runners for you?). But when it's cold, I wear high top lined Converse.
rachylou, thanks!
Bijou, thank you, you are so kind You clothes is amazing, such pretty colors and unique shapes!
lyn67, thanks! I don't try to match my home decor on purpose. LOL
So happy you can wear dresses & skirts. I can't wear boots with zippers at the moment but maybe next year.
suntiger, thanks. You winter wardrobe sounds lovely!
pirouette, thank you. You wear a similar uniform to mine and I also love black and white. Fixing my black pants right now and can't wait to put them in rotation.
Dee, thanks! Yes, it is all about practical choices in the winter for me, too.
Christel J, oh thanks, you are too kind! Wished I had warmer climate!
Cee,
Sal, thanks! You wear blazers beautifully!

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I really like your formula. I'm nodding along with all the comments about how well you wear it. My fallback has been a t-shirt, usually a patterned one, with jeans and a cardigan, plus booties and puffer coat in the winter. I am gravitating more toward pullovers instead of the tee+cardigan though, as they are easier. I am trying to take notes here, to see how you create these chic looks.

Jenni NZ

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Thanks Irina we do actually call them sneakers now although you are right that they were called runners here for decades and I think my husband still calls them that! His actually are for running and cycling more, although he wears them to work as well. Or maybe I am influenced by the forum usage

RobinF

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I love all of these! You are my neutral style icon! I also default to sweaters in the winter - cardigans for work and pullovers for weekend usually. Warmth takes precedence for me!

Lesley

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I love all your looks! What perfect pants, in every photo, and a perfect casual "just threw this on" way to wear pearls, too... I aspire to that.

Star

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I love the fit and silhouette of both of the pairs of jeans. You look fantastic in then, very inspirational.

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