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What to choose... NYC prep

There are so many different winter aesthetics to choose from, it’s hard to pick one to embody. Obviously, you don’t have to pick one and them devote the rest of your life to living it. But when wardrobe is involved, yeah, it’ll make you think twice. No one is stopping you from trying on new styles each day, however that is time and money consuming so it’s best to see what fits you the most. You can dress totally different day to day, but a solid personal style should be able to link all the outfits together and have you own distinctive mark. Today is not about personal style though, it is about my favorite winter aesthetics. And I run the show here so get use to it.

I, of course, have to with the most obvious and highest ranking one in my books, the New York aesthetic. And yes, a city can be a theme. Well, more of a category if we’re being real here. The New York category holds some of my favorite vibes, we’ll start off with the winter prep look. Okay, I admit it, I am a big preppy fan even if I don’t dress like it. It’s just such a clean look and I love all the effort that goes into it. It feels like playing dress, like Eloise. Now I wouldn’t say that Eloise is winter prep, or at least the one I’m talking about, but she does earn herself an honorable mention in the NY prep category. When I think winter prep, I see a girl going out. The ballet, museums, fancy events, etc. It’s very old money, upper east side, Gossip Girl, Blair Waldorf. I guess you could also sprinkle in some academia/collegiate in there as well. It’s a traditional, if not stereotypical, look. But that’s what’s enjoyable about it, that is it that quintessential Big Apple, classic Christmas image. Now what does this all mean? We got the idea down, now let’s talk about the details.

Tights. Sheer, with motifs, fleece lined, opaque, all of it. Knee high socks over top if you’re feeling it. Gold jewelery. Pearls. Oh yeah definitely pearls. Headbands, earmuffs, berets and furry hats. Tartan and plaid prints. White cable knit sweaters. Sweaters in general, probably cashmere or a nice wool blend. Gloves. Mittens. Black and white. Ribbons everywhere. High heels. Velvet and satin. Short dresses. Long coats. Big wool coats and small fur ones. Black purses with cocoa chapstick and lipstick tubes. Lace. Frills. Button ups and cardigans. Party dresses and unnecessarily big scarves. Red and Green. But love a deep, dark blue. Tall boots. Mary Janes. And a locket of course.

But before I end this post, I have to mention another aesthetic that that falls into this category. It’s a smaller, more niche one but it’s still quite fun. It’s a mix of the NY prep and ballet look... I give you sugar plum fairy. Here me out. It’s giving Nutcracker, preppy, and most of all whimsical. It’s a sweeter version of winter prep, filled with pastels and purple and pink. The type of girl who uses Philosophy body wash and bakes the best Christmas cookies. It dips into the glam Christmas theme, but with less jewel tones. She’s sugar, spice and everything nice, though you have no idea how she does it all between rehearsals and shows. Pretty, prim, dainty.

Ballet flats. Mary Janes. Furry lace up boots. Uggs. Cashmere cardigans and sweaters. Leg warmers. Puffer jackets. Pink and white. Slouchy oversized sweaters. Lots of knit. Tights, always. Beanies. Silky skirts. Wool coats. Layers on layers on layers. Sparkles. Glittery Jewelery. Pearls. Satin. Lavender. Riding boots. full skirts. Tulle. Wrap cardigans. Soft, long scarves. Doc Martens. Snowflake and heart motifs. Co-Ord holiday pajamas. Ballet duffle bag. Small shoulder bag. Glittery lip gloss. Pink nails.

See next post for reference pics.

Ciao