Word: wool
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Neasa Coll ’05 started making clothes more out of necessity than recreation. “During a break from high school in Wales,” she recalls, “I went home and made as many things out of wool as possible. It’s really cold and wet there.” In her first year at Harvard, Coll dabbled in costuming for plays; these days, with the help of a roommate’s sewing machine, she uses her fashion powers to “make style for the people...
...schlumpiest studying outfit look put together,” Hartman says. “There are so many styles that look great right now. Crisp, cropped mod peacoats, hooded parkas, fuzzy bombers and shearlings each have plenty of personality.” Hartman also recommends bringing your basic wool coat to a tailor to get the waist nipped or the hem shortened to give it an updated, more figure-flattering look...
...keep everything else fitted,” she advises. “Contrasting a sporty, functional item with something sleek looks extremely cool. If there’s a blizzard outside and you’re wearing an enormous parka, you might try super-slim jeans or thick wool tights with boots and a skirt to add an element of femininity.” Alternatively, she says, “Try wearing a hoodie underneath a blazer or double-breasted coat. It will keep you warmer and add some edge to the coat...
Furthermore, winter weather does not have to mean hiding your legs in jeans or cords. “The miniskirt in denim or tweed or wool, whether straight, pleated or flared, is incredibly popular this season. With tights, it’s perfectly practical in cold weather,” Hartman says...
...give off the same warm, fuzzy, “all-you-need-is-love” vibes as its Boston branch, but it still has its perks. Racks of funky, bright, vintage dresses ($12 and up) are worth hunting through. The sweater section has its share of Fair Isle wool sweaters ($22) if you feel like channeling your preppy side, and a designer section sells familiar labels for nice n’ low prices ($8 for dress pants...