When wintertime and holidays roll around, I eat with reckless abandon. Hearty stews, meat, potatoes, hot chocolate, pasta–anything to give me that faux feeling of warmth. On a recent trip to Amsterdam, I didn’t anticipate the severe level of eating that would ensue. Some bizarre force overcame me–and I wound up consuming every morsel of food that hit my plate. I mean, it wasn’t like I was in the cuisine-mecca of the world. I just had to be the cold weather and all of the biking in the “ijs,” slush, and snow. Thank God I don’t live in Antarctica. I’d be the Goodyear blimp by now.
So how does one fashionably mask the winter bloat/hibernation layer? That’s what oversized sweaters are for, my Wunderfriends. Pair a forgiving sweater with some leggings (or stretchy denim if you feel daring and if your stomach allows) and some riding boots–and no one (not even you) will notice that spare tire around your waist. The function is two-fold, providing insulation to your newly-insulated body! Just don’t go too crazy with these sweaters. Be mindful of sizing (translation: buy your normal size)–otherwise you’ll end up looking even bigger due to a bunch of extra material. Just enough where it doesn’t cling to your body… Also, be mindful of balance by not wearing something baggy on the lower-half as well.
Yeah, I’ll see you at the gym. I’ll be the one wearing leggings and an oversized sweatshirt for the next few weeks. But the tasty food was worth every pound!!!
- Free People Voluminous Fair Isle Sweater ($50)
- Silence & Noise Polka Dot Intarsia Sweater ($58)
- Horace Black/Grey Stripe Long-sleeve Knit Top ($91)
- Rebecca Taylor Mushroom Open Knit Crewneck ($225)
- Autumn Cashmere Hand Knit Popcorn Cable Sweater ($407)
- 3.1 Philip Lim Double Breasted Knit Shawl Coat ($795).
