The days have been bright and beautiful in London… spoiling for this time of year when I would expect to feel the first shivers and sight the overcast greys.
Wandering the streets of South Kensington in London has inspired me towards winter white… that delicious off-white that sits so well against black.
There is something very beautiful about the grandeur of this scheme, the elegance of light against dark.
This season there is an abundance of winter white, especially in sweaters. Chunky, fine, cabled or plain… winter white is being worn.
I like the contrast particularly with black.
The soft creamy shades are flattering to the face and like the “winter white” of London, they brighten and liven.
Sweaters this autumn/winter are oversized… oftentimes box-like in shape…there are plenty of turtlenecks and crew necks featured… and old fashioned styles are back.
Get the knitting needles click clacking if you can.
I want to wear a winter white sweater with my black leather pencil skirt or the Dannie pants.
It is more relaxed than a blazer and the mix of textures brings the look right up to date.
As the temperature drops I like the idea of the skirt worn with the winter white sweater, opaque tights and lace ups or chelsea boots.
The silhouette works… the pencil skirt narrows the hips and the sweater does the cover up.
winter white edit
1. helmut lang fine knit mohair and silk bend 2. equipment cecile cashmere knit 3. dkny cable knit
4. american vintage hazlehurst sweater 5. lauren ralph lauren pointelle knit 6. joie greer cable knit
7. acne dramatic ribbed sweater 8. vince mini cable knit 9. julien david cotton sweater
10. lafayette 148 new york ribbed sweater 11. studio nicholson stretch wool crepe sweater 12. alice & olivia boxy wool sweater
Fine cashmere or heavy knit wool… winter white it is… xv
