In Hong Kong, the daytime temperatures are ranging from a low of 10ºC to a high of 21ºC and as we’re nearing the end of winter it’s only natural the days will be warming up… but I’m not quite ready to let go! It’s still much cooler than back home in Australia (although I have heard mixed weather reports from there too) and I’m loving being able to wear wonderfully warm and wooly things.
A common misconception about wool is that it can be a little grey and plain (to match the winter weather) but not if you combine the loveliness of wool with fresh spring florals and colours. Just take a look at these examples from a feature in The Australian Women’s Weekly, 27 May 1959.
The large shawl collar, smooth waistline and orange colour of this dress is brilliant. It even has a matching detachable overskirt!
Ensembles are so versatile for mixing and matching with other pieces… although if I ever come across a plaid beauty like this Dior, I’d keep it together forever! I love how the outfit is softened when the jacket is removed to reveal the adorable sleeveless top underneath.
While I love plaid, I adore printed floral and dotted wool fabrics! All three of these classic Fogarty creations, in particular the matching blue ensemble, are gorgeous… although I’m not quite sure about the hat!
How’s the weather where you are? Cool enough for wearing wonderful wooly things?
Not quite cold enough for wool, but I half wish it were. It really feels like Autumn here – I’ve been wearing a cardigan all day!
Wearing cardigans all day sounds like perfect weather to me! :D
all are gorgeous, but especially in love with the first piece! what an amazing color!
Beautiful! And I agree with you on the hat. Well, I’ll put it more strongly: I don’t like the hat. But I love how the floral print is echoed in the jacket lining. And love the jacket for the Dior ensemble.
It is way too hot where I live to be wearing wool, but these outfits are so lovely!!
xo Heather
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Hi Heather,
You’re in Florida aren’t you? I’ve heard it doesn’t get very cold there… ever! :)
x Teresa
That dotty dress is divine!
One of my favourite things about Winter is the chance to don layers of wonderfully warm and wooly things. And the knits in Seoul this year have been pretty insane (and insanely cheap) – a real mash up of really bad 80s prints, neon futuristic block colours, crazy embellishments (like pom poms and sparkles) and pastel coloured crochet-like grandma knits. It’s all been rather wonderful!
Although, to be honest, I have just hit the point where I’m a bit over Winter here in Seoul, (it’s -4 right now!) but it looks like we are going to be getting some decent positive temps next week – hooray!
Hi Emily,
Winter in Seoul sounds fantastic! Although I can understand how you could be feeling a little over the -4 temperatures. Sometimes we need some sun! I have to admit to wishing Hong Kong was colder but still… I can’t complain too much when I get to wear tights and a cardigan every day, and a coat on most. Bad 80s prints combining with pastel coloured crochet… I’m not quite sure I can picture it but it sounds completely awesome! :)
x T