Winter Black and White Outfit
I usually wear either an all white or an all black monochromatic look, but I do not typically pair the two colors together. When I thrifted this fun vest for a couple of dollars, I was both attracted by the polka dot pattern and the weight of it. It is also not too puffy. I have found vests to be practical especially if I am walking outside because I do not overheat in them. Today’s look is an ode to snow: my decorative sleigh is my call to snow this year. Georgia has not had a real snow in 6 years and we are ready!
The black hoodie henley is a hand me down from my friend and I actually had forgotten about these black leggings: I believe they might be from Amazon a couple of years ago. I thought my white earrings almost looked like snowmen, so I chose them to compliment this outfit.
My little sleigh is a decorative piece that I put at my front door in December. It originally came with a live wreath and I keep it in my garage when I do not use it. I love that my Christmas decor is pretty much complete and I have no plans to buy anything this season.
Why am I hoping it snows this year? Because it’s fun! Our whole family loves to play outside in the snow, there are hills to sled down, and we have the gear.
My boys like hot cocoa in the cold months, layering up around the fire outside and getting cozy in their blankets. I enjoy having the opportunity to layer up and wearing “new” things that don’t get worn during most of the year.
Do you like winter? Are there things you look forward in the winter months?
A bientôt!
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22 Comments
Joan
Love your vest! Never seen one like it. It is so cool
Nancy
I don’t like the winter at all! Give me sunshine and warmth any time. But i do like layers!
mimifce
Lol! I love it all, I like the variety!
mimifce
Thanks: that is why I like thrifting: you can find some interesting pieces.
jodie
OMG, what a fabulous vest. I have one similar in yellow and white and love using it as part of a print mixing look.
OXOX
Jodie
mimifce
Oh, I will have to remember that: that could make for a fun outfit.
Sally in St Paul
I love quilted vests in the winter and wear them all the time. But I haven’t seen a polka dot one like that; it’s really cute! I do like winter, even the cold and snow we get up here, I just wish it didn’t go on quite so long! (And frankly I don’t think the extremely frigid days of late January/early February are at all necessary!)
mimifce
Last year, we had a couple of days that stayed in the teens which is very unusual in Georgia. We had to put a blanket over the front door and some rags through the doors to the garage and back porch to help with the cold drafts: not pleasant. But otherwise, I do enjoy brisk days and cooler days where I can dress appropriately.
Marsha Banks
We had flurries here today, but nothing stuck as the ground is probably still quite warm. And, it’s going to be 56 on Christmas Day. I do believe our days of white Christmases are over here in Central Indiana.
Love the vest. I don’t wear them because my arms get too cold!
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mimifce
I like the vests because I get too hot sometimes but I like my chest to be warm.
Jennifer
I love the polka dots!!
Jennifer
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mimifce
I need to wear the vest again.
Kathrine Eldridge
I love this fun vest! I’m not a hug fan of winter. Spring and summer and my favorite times of year. Have a terrific holiday week Mireille!
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mimifce
Thanks, Kathrine. It’s shaping up a little differently than planned, but I am sure we will enjoy it.
Di
I love a black and white outfit, and the polka dot vest is so cheerful in winter! Quilted vests and puffers are all the rage this season, and are a great choice for an outter layer in milder winter temperatures. When it gets really cold, I layer one under my winter coat. I hope you and your family are having a wonder holiday, whether you get snow or not! Thanks for sharing!
mimifce
Thanks, Di! Vests are a nice windbreaker too. I wore one on a walk yesterday and it was perfect to cut the wind.
Laura Bambrick
I hope we are able to have some sledding time too! Last winter we oddly only had a bit of snow and it wasn’t enough for sledding. Fingers crossed for us both! Love your polka dot vest. It’s so cute!
mimifce
Yes! My boys love it so much and so do I! My hubby did break a rib on our vacation last winter, sledding, so we need to watch out for his theatrics, lol!
Shauna
This puffer is SO cute. I love the spots!
Shauna
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mimifce
I have only worn it that once, so it’s time for me to get inspired again!
Anna+Marcus
I have never seen vest looking so playful and not just utilitarian. It never snows in Sydney and I don’t miss it for a bit. When I was living in Urkaine, the winter was the most miserable time of the year and I am very happy not to experience it again. Hope it wll be snowing your end and your family will have a lot fun with it 🙂 Anna
mimifce
I think a lot of people with harsh winters do not miss the snow =). Where I grew up in the south of France, it was like here: we only got a nice snow once every 6 years or so.