Jackets- It’s That Time Of Year

Jackets- It’s That Time Of Year

Jackets- The Layering Lesson.

Jackets Now we are not talking big, massive winter jackets. No, jackets can be so much more and you can still keep warm. Don’t worry IKRUSH will show you how! From warming up bomber jackets with layering to making biker jackets cosy with some clever accessorising we’ll give you the run down. Winter may seem like the time to pull out your parka or faux fur jackets but we think you can work other looks and keep warm anyway! We even have some great ideas to team with your evening dresses with. Down with the boring bolero jackets and cheesy sequin jackets and up with something a bit more interesting…  

Jackets- Every Girls Must Have.

Jackets Banner Now we all know the ins and out’s of our wardrobes but do we know the ins and outs of our coat racks? Jackets may not seem like a huge part of your personal style but we look at them differently. I mean why should a great outfit stop before the final layer. That would be like a really pretty cake being topped with something like… fish… or, eh anything else grossly uncake like. Every girl really does need a good selection of jackets. I mean how else are you going to find one to go with every outift?! This Tweeter knows exactly what we mean…     At IKRUSH we know that whether it’s a casual outfit you need jackets for or an evening look that needs some perfect jackets to go with it, yourbetter off with something that also goes with other things. Versatility is key when it comes to jackets.  

Jackets- But Why So Thin?!

And versatility is the answer to why so thin. We like wearing thinner jackets with lot’s of layers such as some gorgeous knitwear or even some hoodies. You can also warm up the thinner jackets with some great winter accessories but we will talk more about our styling tips in a minute. All you need to know for right now is that jackets are at their most versatile when they are a little bit thinner. Less bulk means more options. We are not talking summer style though like denim jackets or cropped jackets,  just something thin anough to cope with knitwear underneath

 

Jackets- At Every Event.

Right, time for the best bit! Our IKRUSH style guide will give you some ideas on how to layer our versatile jackets and keep warm this winter no matter where you are.   Jackets Outfit   One of the hardest places to get your outfit right for is at a concert. On one hand there is the wall of heat that hits you once you get inside and the dancing crowds collective body heat has created a tropical climate. On the other hand, while you have been waiting to get into this tropical climate you have been absolutely freezing in the cold October air. I mean it’s almost winter, standing in your gorgeous outfit without any thing to keep you warm will be a bit of a nightmare. This outfit has solved the problem with some clever layering. You want to look great but might also want to give an edgy vibe (depending on who you are going to see…). Wearing a our sequin pencil skirt with a pair of peeptoe shoe boots looks party ready but is also has a trendy edge. Add our diamond dope sweater with a quilted bomber jacket in black for some extra warmth that you can take off layer by layer as you get closer to being in the warmth of the crowd. Once you have shed those layers, our velvet long sleeved crop top with cut out shoulders is a great, on trend top to team with the high waisted pencil skirt.   Jackets Outfit   Another difficult one is what to wear out to dinner (whether it’s a hot date or a fancy family meal) that will keep you warm but also look chic. No ragged old ‘thrift shop’ fur coats for this one… Queue musical interlude…     No, we think a leather quilter biker jacket is the perfect option for over dresses. Especially your favourite little black dress! Our embellished bodycon dress might just be your next favourite LDB. Wear it with these super cute red platform shoe boots in faux suede for a bit of colour pop. The thin heel will keep it elegant but with no openings like peep toes or cut outs these heels won’t let your feet get wet! We match it with our super cosy faux fur headband for a rather glamerous route to heating right up. So on your way to the restaurant you definitely won’t be feeling chilly. Once you get inside, ditch the jacket and headband and show off your gorgeous new little black dress.   Jackets Outfit   We all seem to think that a shopping trip with the girls is a fun, relaxing and easy experience. We also all seem to realise when we actually have one that it’s a bit more stressful than all that. Hopping from the cold October air to the overheated, busy clothes shops about fifty times is a total stress. I mean what do you do, wear a thick winter jacket and have to carry it around like a dead weight in every shop or opt for nothing and freeze to death in between shops? Neither is what you do with this outfit. Our bottom layer is nice and light for the hottest of shops and our wet look leggings are great for trying on with tops or under dresses. The baggy baseball t-shirt is an easy off option for the fitting rooms. We wear with our lightweight, easy to carry parka with faux leather sleeves. For extra warmth pop our zipper hoodie underneath. That way you prepared for the hottest to the chilliest shops. Don’t forget our spiked ankle boots for some practical but trendy style.   Jackets Outfit   Our final outfit is for the office. If your like us, you love looking smart at the office but want to try things that are a little different. The big issue here though is that you need to be well prepared for different events. What if you have to do the coffee run on a cold morning? What if the heating broke and everyone is boiling? Or what if, quite simply your office is always freezing anyway? Well this outfit will have you prepped for all temperature possibilities… We are loving skorts at the moment, even ran a Twitter comp for them!     Remember and keep an eye on both Twitter and Facebook for competitions and deals. Anyhoo, loving the skorts and this black wrap mini skort could be your next fav for your workplace. Don’t be put off the word mini though, wear with your thickest tights and you’ll be fine. We team it with our long sleeved denim look shirt with sheer sleeve and a bowler hat for a quirky take on office chic. For the layering side, try wearing two waterfall styles over each other for an interesting shape. The diamond chunky knit cardigan looks amazing under our multi coloured Aztec waterfall jacket for a double pattern layer up.   This jacket was loved by all the girls in the office! We even got into a little dispute about who would wear it best…       How would you wear it, or any of the other jackets? Let us know on Facebook or Twitter.   By Mhairi O’Neill @IKRUSH_Mhairi
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