Fashion Trends in the World’s Coldest Countries: Style Inspiration

Introdução

Survival is the main task in winter; fashion can take a backseat.But you can’t hibernate in winter. You have to go to work, socialize, and go on dates. There are times when you need to look presentable. So what should you do then?

I recently discovered some really great winter outfit ideas , and they’re not the typical poster style with snow boots, down jackets, and exposed legs:

Instead, it’s a clothing template that’s absolutely focused on survival — street style photos of ordinary people in Russia and Northern Europe during winter.

They’re probably all bloggers, even if they’re just passing by. Nobody walks down the street and gets photographed all over them. But in this open-air street where the temperature is unknown , even Wonder Woman wouldn’t dare show her legs, let alone bloggers.

We’ve compiled some fashion tips from the world’s coldest countries. If you want to look stylish and stay warm this winter, feel free to use these tips!

Fur casual outfits

If you ask people in Northeast China what’s the best thing to wear when it’s coldest, nine out of ten will answer, “You absolutely have to wear a fur coat !”

Looking at street style photos from Russia and Northern Europe in the dead of winter, there are plenty of fur outfits for us to reference, showing that people in the coldest regions have similar perceptions.

I think this can be considered one of the few ways that ancient human wisdom has been passed down to modern civilization, after all, our ancestors wore fur coats.

Wearing fur has always been controversial . I’m not an environmentalist at all, and I never want to criticize anyone’s views on this matter, but I personally refuse to wear real fur.

There are very few major brands that make real fur now. Artificial fur is slightly less warm than mink, but a well-made one is at least as warm as a regular down jacket . Its warmth depends mainly on the lining.

If it’s a regular fabric lining, don’t expect too much; just wear it for the style. If it’s a short-pile or thick suede lining, it’ll be fine in four or five degrees Celsius. The ultimate weapon is a fur outer layer plus a padded jacket lining—a winning combination that will keep you perfectly comfortable even in sub-zero temperatures.

You might be wondering why I don’t wear a down jacket? Well, it’s for style, of course!

The key to styling fur in a youthful and beautiful way can be summed up in one sentence: Never treat it like a fur coat.

Don’t worry about whether the clothes are expensive, fancy, or big. It doesn’t matter. Just treat them like ordinary jackets, coats, or sportswear.

Pair it with jeans, dress pants, sneakers, snow boots, baseball caps, etc., or even wear a sweatshirt underneath to balance warmth and comfort . As for whether or not to wear thermal underwear under the pants, that’s your own choice, since no one can tell anyway.

Short puffer jacket + wide-leg pants

This is my standard survival outfit for getting out of bed in five minutes during the coldest part of winter. Obviously, I’m not the only one who dresses like this; people in Scandinavia and Russia do it too.

There’s no more convenient , youthful , and warm way to dress. The key is its large capacity ; you can stuff countless other cold-weather items inside. Since you already look like a Michelin Man, being a little rounder won’t make a difference.

Therefore, remember that down jackets must be fluffy and puffy enough ! If they’re not puffy, they won’t have the right feel!

To make this combination stand out, the key is to wear a three-piece set of hat, scarf , and gloves anytime, anywhere; warmth itself is a beautiful atmosphere.

Remember to choose a style that suits your personal taste:

A vibrant female presidential candidate wore a brightly colored knitted hat and wool scarf.

A cultured and individualistic woman should definitely own an Alacria hat;

Trendy girls, nothing else matters, just don’t forget to put on your big headphones.

Bags also play an unprecedentedly important role in this style of dressing:

A sophisticated, mature woman should carry a large, high-quality leather tote bag;

A girl with an artistic and lively personality should carry a crossbody bag with a stylish design;

If you want a touch of sophistication and trendiness, then carry a mini underarm bag that contrasts sharply with the bulky down jacket.

After all, there’s not much to show off in this outfit itself; the highlight is in these seemingly insignificant little details.

Extra long coat + long skirt/trousers

Many girls feel that coats are useless in the dead of winter and that they can only wear down jackets or fur coats. However, if you look at street photos of rainy and snowy days in Russia and Northern Europe, you will still see a lot of people wearing coats and being bundled up tightly.

The criticism that “coats don’t keep you warm” seems to have emerged after double-faced wool became popular, since 99% of double-faced wool is indeed beautiful but useless , and even the 1% that is slightly warm can’t withstand sub-zero temperatures.

However, think about it: during wartime, didn’t officers wear overcoats when on duty in winter? If the overcoats weren’t warm, they would have been dead long ago!

A coat must have a lining , and both the lining and the outer wool layer must be thick enough to truly lock in warmth and resist the wind. If the length is extended all the way to the ankles , it is truly the best styling tool for the cold winter.

These kinds of coats don’t need any matching at all. Just wear something warm and cozy underneath, and you’re completely wrapped up from head to toe. The wind and rain won’t get in, and you’ll stand straight and look energetic even in the cold wind.

But I think it’s better to wear a long skirt than trousers. Long skirts are much warmer and more convenient than trousers. Don’t think that skirts are cold. That’s a big mistake!

The things you can wear under a long skirt are far more than you can imagine. Pants have a waist and hips, and there are many standard sizes, so you have to consider the fit and style. But you can wear thick thermal pants under a long skirt without any problem. The skirt covers the whole thing, making it a tight-fitting thermal tube.

Many petite women can’t pull off this kind of extra-long coat. Personally, I think that if you don’t have a super big head and are willing to wear high heels , you can still style it this way. It will make you look like a tall person who looks a size smaller, and it will still look harmonious.

My Beauty Philosophy

I collected a lot of street style photos from the dead of winter, and I basically didn’t find any pretty and practical ways to dress outside of the three routines mentioned above.

Other stylish but not revealing outfits either feature a thin, open jacket or a bulky top paired with a thin pair of yoga pants. Just one look at these combinations brings back nightmares of my youthful, reckless days when my thighs would get frostbite from the cold…

Of course, the ultimate way to keep warm is to wear a big down jacket , covering your neck and shoes completely, and then it has nothing to do with fashion.

The best winter outfit ideas are all in this article, and there’s an even better way: just dress nicely and don’t go outdoors.

Oh right, the premise is that you live in the north or the far south, or absolutely never set foot in a place without heating, otherwise you should forget about it and just follow this article.