New year, same winter uniform : ) For the week between Christmas and New Year’s I was living in leggings + a cozy relaxed pullover, a combo that I’ll be defaulting to for a while longer! I wanted to share a few easy examples and some comfortable shoe options.
The above pic was snapped on a particularly cold day, so I had on my trusty trifecta of layers: a heattech thermal top, a thicker ribbed sweater, and one of my warmest wool coats. This coat definitely runs big / oversized but has been perfect for fitting comfortably over thicker layers. It’s currently on sale and still left in several colors – just FYI exchanges / store credit only for sale items.
Petite-friendly black leggings
I wanted to round up some of th leggings in my usual rotation, listed in order of thicker to thinner:
Compression: Low
Material: thicker & lightly fleece lined
My size: Kids sz 11/12 or Womens XXS has some extra length on me
If you’re placing an order at Uniqlo, I’d stock up on the some Heattech shirts as well as a few pairs of leggings since you’ll want to wear them all the time! My favorite shirts are the ultra warm ones for wearing alone as a shirt, or these thinner scoop neck tops for layering under sweaters without the neckline showing (xxs in both).
Zella 7/8 length. I love mine from years ago, but don’t know if they’ve changed these!
Compression: Medium
Material: medium weight activewear fabric
My size: xxs, sometimes xs
Abercrombie SculptLux 7/8 length. I wear these from casual to travel to workouts.
Compression: Medium
Material: medium weight activewear fabric, slightly lighter than Zella
My size: XS Short
Aritzia butter in Short. Incredibly soft & comfortable for lounging in.
Compression: low
Material: lightweight, buttery soft and smooth fabric
My size: I sized up to 0 Short since I don’t like my leggings too snug.
And for some footwear ideas to wear with leggings:
With winter boots
These waterproof Blondo boots (on sale!) are reminiscent of an older lace-up pair I had. I sold them a while back and got these instead with a zipper on the side for quick on & off in the mornings! They’ve been comfy right off the bat with no breaking in needed. I took my usual 5.5 which I can wear with thicker socks and still have a little wiggle room.
with chelsea boots
I can’t believe these waterproof Caslon chelsea boots are still stocked at this price! I got mine years ago and they continue to be a favorite each Fall and winter.
Also wanted to mention these pants again that I like as a leggings alternative. They’re stretchy and slim fit like leggings, but have a little more structure and feel less casual – even office appropriate. They come in 3 inseam options and run a little small for me – I’m in size XS 25″ inseam above and it’s a snug fit.
with ballet flats
Flats not pictured, but en route to ice skating I wore my Sézane suede flats with this outfit (I have low ankles so do need to wear them with heel lifts to eliminate rubbing). Tuckernuck has a beautiful version of the dip front flats that starts in size 6 and up.
with sneakers
With Uggs
Not pictured unfortunately as I had just kicked off my Ugg slippers, but I was thinking Ugg minis would be perfect with this cozy outfit!