Petite Tunic Sweater + Cole Haan Winter Hiker Boots

As seen in a recent post, I’ve been reaching for black-on-black lots as a winter pairing that requires just about no considering! It’s a timeless combo that may go within the route of both polished or cozy relying on which winter footwear and coat layers I select so as to add on. For this publish I went with an on a regular basis informal look that retains me toasty heat even in chilly Boston climate, and needed to evaluation this puffer coat and water-proof boot down beneath! You possibly can see these seems to be in movement in my IG Reel. And when you’ve been ready for these sunglasses to be restocked, each colours are again right this moment and so they’re one among my highest quality shades for this $15 value level (see on me)!

First up, just a few boots I personal or have tried on which might be presently fairly marked down:

Sale Shoe Finds

• Sam Edelman Garrett – my favourite fight boots are on tremendous sale, however just a few sizes are left. See them on me here, here and here. After lacing on boots nearly day by day this previous week, I’m actually appreciating ones like this with an added facet zipper or stretch gore for straightforward in, straightforward out!
• The favored Laguna chelsea boots are a cleaner possibility with no laces and likewise on sale in a number of colours.
• Miller chelsea booties – 30% off the present model of my Caslon chelsea boots, seen on me beneath.
• Sam Edelman Harriett pump – as much as 30% off choose colours, see on me here.

1. Fast Evaluations: Caslon Pocket Tunic Sweater

I put on plenty of leggings so have been looking for tunic sweaters that hit crotch size however aren’t overwhelmingly free and lengthy. This one is so cute with the little pockets within the entrance! It’s additionally straightforward to pair for work with slim pants and a pair of loafers.

FYI this knit mix does have wool in it, so when you’re delicate to wool then this in all probability isn’t for you. I normally put on a tee or Uniqlo thermal beneath to mitigate any potential itchiness. By way of sizing, in comparison with the XXS, I just like the size of XS a bit of higher for extra protection however the sleeves are a bit of lengthy and must be cuffed up. It’s exhausting to see any distinction in pictures, however beneath I’m carrying camel in XS vs black in XXS. The XXS hits simply at my crotch whereas the XS covers it a bit of extra.

2. Winter Boots

These Cole Haan water-resistant boots have turn out to be my go-to footwear for varsity pickup on days too chilly for sneakers, however not fairly chilly sufficient for heavier winter snowboots boots. They’re a terrific commuting boot as they’re very light-weight. I’ve discovered them to be snug and a 5.5 is fitted on me with mild socks however I wouldn’t measurement up, and I do agree with reviewers that it’s a contact slim. A number of different choices:

• Ugg Adirondack – these are glorious and properly often known as a heavy obligation, heat boot for chilly and snowy climate. They by no means go on sale 12 months after 12 months however are strong high quality. Would advocate when you dwell someplace that will get fairly chilly and snows.
• Sorel Lennox – this can be a newer-to-me fashion that I only recently tried on. They aren’t as thick because the Uggs for very chilly climate, however I believed they had been very flattering and pretty slimming for a chilly climate boot. Often boots just like the Ugg and Cole Haan above are a bit of “fuller” formed as a result of fake fur trim, however once I tried on the Sorels they felt a bit of extra modern, a minimum of for chilly climate boots.

3. Sam Edelman Puffer Coat

Prior to purchasing my Mackage coat this was the one I saved borrowing from my mother’s closet for day by day college decide within the winter. She left it right here as her “Boston coat” and after utilizing it for 2 years, I can say that it’s held up very properly with just about no indicators of damage, and I keep dry in reasonable rain or snow. And after making an attempt on and shopping for a lot pricier options this 12 months, I imagine this can be a fairly strong and heat parka for the value.

Match: The match is TTS and with XS being the smallest measurement supplied, it’s huge and a free match on me. I used 2 security pins to shorten the belt from the again middle as a fast invisible “repair” (or Nordstrom can simply make the alterations), which makes a noticeable distinction within the form of the coat on me! As a result of the belt is elasticized and stretchy, it’s nonetheless fairly snug. The hood is generously sized and pillowy formed with a cincher to maintain out the weather just like the Canada Goose coats I recently tried on.

With all of that mentioned, until you’re on the lookout for one thing outsized which you could actually layer beneath, I might advocate this to those that are the true sizes and take a real XS and up. My mother is 5’ 1.5” and 105lb and it matches her properly over a thick sweater. She bought this on sale just a few winters in the past so I’d watch for a hopeful sale on this one!

Under is an alternative choice I attempted on in retailer. That is my first time making an attempt Bernardo after eyeing it on-line for some time and I’m positively all in favour of making an attempt extra of their types! An XS was an off-the-cuff match on me. I’d say not as free because the Sam Edelman belted one, not as fitted as Mackage.

Thanks to Nordstrom for partnering on this publish.