7 ways to add texture to winter outfits

I was at the butchers yesterday and a woman accidentally bumped into me.

You know if you do that to someone else, your natural instinct is to give that person a reassuring pat on the shoulder as you say sorry?

Well yesterday, the reassuring pat I was on the receiving end of as I almost fell into the small goods section turned into several pats before the woman realised what she was doing.

I don’t blame her though. I was wearing a luxe faux fur vest that even I cannot refrain myself from stroking.

Texture – good texture – is EVERYTHING in a winter outfit.

Add texture and it offers sensory play for any fashion-loving woman.

Which is why I was so excited to see the 600-plus posts this month from the real women of #everydaystyle sharing the ways they add texture to winter outfits.

Scroll through the #sytexture hashtag for so much inspiration but below I’ve picked out different categories of texture and style as seen on 15 of those women.

You can see the way that even adding a small element of texture to an outfit can lift it up several notches. It’s such a great outfit technique to employ – especially during the winter months when we tend to wear more neutrals.

Read on for the winner of this month’s challenge and details about the #everydaystyle challenge for next month.

7 ways to add texture to winter outfits

{My cape is from OSKA Concept at Toowong Village, Brisbane}

Faux fur: this is one of my fave textures for winter and it seems I’m not alone. Faux fur adds an element of luxury to an outfit – even if that outfit is a pair of jeans and a tee.

@denim_daydreams

@the_stylish_teacher

Leather: leather or faux-leather/pleather is another texture that adds a certain luxe element to an outfit. Its smooth finish makes for an ideal contrast to a knit or faux fur. Black leather will always be in style but the hottest colour this season has been caramel/tobacco. Wear a leather jacket over a maxi dress or back with jeans and a tee. Leather pants or skirts make great alternatives to jeans and leggings.

@styleloving2

@desperatelyseekingsuzy

Suede: The ’70s trend has ensured that suede has made a big comeback and what we’ve seen is the emergence of some faux suede fabrics that in my opinion feel better/softer to wear than the real thing. They’re certainly easier to clean.

@prettychuffed

@stylishmurmurs

Knits: Nothing says winter in an outfit as well as a cosy knit. Cosy doesn’t have to equal big and chunky though. Think merino and cashmere for winter knits with warmth without the bulk.

@notsopeachie

@emhawkerblog

Lace: Lace is a year-round texture that adds a feminine touch to an outfit. Mix up lace with denim or leather and you have a great contrast of pretty and tough.

@styled_by_bec

@escapewithkids

Scarves: We talked how to wear a scarf here but scarves and wraps are a super easy way to add texture to any outfit.

@ninnys_style

@barbcw55

Hats: I love seeing other people pull of a hat look for winter. For starters they’re incredibly practical for keeping you warm and sun safe but they also make a fabulous textural style statement from the top down.

@michelle_peebs75

@rebeccakatemua

And the 2016 June style challenge winner is …

A big congrats to Maudie from @istyl  … Maudie was on point with her texture game this month. This is just one of the looks but do look through her whole Instagram feed for the complete picture. Maudie, please email [email protected] so we can organise your Vigorella gift card prize.

So tell me, inspired by these amazing women? What’s your favourite way to add texture to your winter outfits? Ready for the next style challenge?

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Share your outfit to WIN

Every month in 2016 I’m giving away a $100 gift card to help freshen up your wardrobe.

This month you could win a $100 gift card from Blue Bungalow.

Each month, I’ll propose a different wardrobe theme for you to consider incorporating into your #everydaystyle outfit planning.

Each day that you incorporate that theme, simply upload your photo as you normally would, using the #everydaystyle hashtag. To be in the running for the prize, you just need to add the specific hashtag for each month’s theme. You can enter as many times as you like.

This month’s theme is: Winter layering. Show us your favourite way to layer your outfits to keep warm without looking bulky.

This month’s hashtag is: #SYlayers

Your outfit photo could be featured here on the blog with a link back to your Instagram page. I’m heading to Hawaii on June 26 so the layers will be non-existent for about 10 days. Entries will close, July 25, 2016. The winner will be announced on the blog, July 27, 2016.

On July 13, I’ll also announce a way that non-Instagrammers can enter these monthly challenge and join the SY #everydaystyle community. Stay tuned.