How to Stay Warm and Stylish

By Ava Green

Colder temperatures are around the corner, and some of us are not looking forward to it! Whether you love winter or not, Sassyfras Boutique inside Eising Greenhouse and Garden Centre has the cozy, stylish clothes you need to look your best and stay warm all season long. 

Begin with Layers

Fall, winter, and spring can all bring unpredictable weather to our corner of southern Ontario, so layering is key. Winter is an especially good time to follow the 3-layer rule:

• A base layer keeps you dry
• A mid-layer adds warmth
• An outer layer protects from the elements

Build Your Cold-Weather Capsule Wardrobe

Creating a winter capsule wardrobe makes dressing warm and stylish easy and stress-free. Here are a few ideas to get started:

Base Layer: 

Start with a basic tee, a long-sleeve mock neck, or a long-sleeve crew neck top. Choose natural fabrics that wick moisture and keep you dry. 

Tights or leggings make a great foundation under dresses or pants for added warmth. 

Mid Layer:

For warmth, add a sweatshirt, a crewneck sweater, a v-neck sweater, or a turtleneck. 

If you’re stopping at two layers, choose a chunky knit or oversized sweater for a cozy statement look.

On top of your tights or leggings, try a faux-suede skirt, faux-leather pants, wide-leg trousers, jeans, or a dress, maybe even a comfy sweater dress. 

Outer Layer:

Top it all off with an eye-catching outer layer! Try a bomber jacket, blazer, faux-fur jacket, puffer vest or jacket, or a trendy coatigan for warmth and style.

Accessorize to Elevate Your Look

What makes an outfit really stand out? The accessories! At Sassyfras, you’ll find everything you need to complete your winter look.

From belts (perfect for cinching a blazer or dress) to trendy handbags, classic tote bags, sunglasses, and a wide selection of everyday jewellery, including locally made, one-of-a-kind pieces. You’ll find the perfect finishing touches that reflect your personal style.

Mix, Match and Stay Cozy

Once you’ve built your base, mid, and outer layers, the fun begins! Mix and match your pieces to create new combinations that make winter dressing simple, cozy, and chic. 

With just a few well-chosen items from Sassyfras, you’ll be ready to step out in style, no matter how cold it gets! ❄️

What do we love most about fall? EVERYTHING! The weather, the harvest of fruits and vegetables, the pumpkin-spiced everything, and last but not least, the fashion! If your fall wardrobe needs an update, we have a spectacular collection of new releases available now at Sassyfras. Here are some wardrobe staples you'll need to stay cozy, cute, and contemporary as the temperatures start to dip.

The Perfect Fall Wardrobe is All About Versatility

When the weather is transitioning from cool to warm, you need good layering pieces and stuff you can mix and match. Chilly mornings turn into warm, sunny afternoons, then back to chilly once the sun goes down. These easy, comfortable pieces are effortlessly stylish—never frumpy! Find them all at the Sassyfras Boutique at Eising Greenhouse in Simcoe.

The Shacket

It's kind of a shirt, kind of a jacket—it's the shacket! This versatile layering piece is suitable for indoor or outdoor wear, so it's definitely a worthy addition to your fall wardrobe. It's much more stylish than your standard pullover sweatshirt or a flannel button-up. With textured, cozy materials that are perfectly plush, these bad gals scream "fall fashion!" For something neutral, try our cream-coloured teddy bear shacket, or go for our long-line plaid shacket for extra colour and flair.

Black & White Layering Tees

Spaghetti strap sundresses are one of our favourite wardrobe essentials for summer, and you can transition them into fall by wearing a plain white or black tee underneath! You might remember this look from the '90s, but just like Winona Ryder, it's making a huge comeback 30 years later! Our layering tees are soft and silky—never stiff or too thick, so they won't get bunched up underneath your sundress.

Layering tees are also great for tucking into jeans with a printed statement coat overtop—you never have to worry about clashing when you're dealing with solid monochrome palettes.

Mid-Rise Denim

While we're not sure we'll ever be ready for the return of ultra-low-rise denim, the ultra-high-waist look isn't for everyone either. Mid-rise denim is having its moment, and we have plenty of styles with straight or skinny legs for a tailored look that's easy to dress up or down. A good quality pair of denim is hands-down the most crucial fall wardrobe essential, so make Sassyfras your first stop if your current jeans look a little worse for wear.

Printed Puffer Jackets

Once the weather gets chilly, seeing everyone wearing the same plain black puffer jackets can be kind of a bummer. Liven up your fall outdoor wardrobe and show some personality with our gorgeous printed parkas! From florals and botanical motifs to cute polka dots and geometric prints, we have a fantastic selection of printed parkas in versatile, neutral colours to match all your everyday outfits.

Cozy Sweaters Galore!

Chunky, cozy sweaters are perfect for crisp autumn days. If your old sweaters are starting to look pilly or lumpy, it's probably time for a wardrobe refresh. Our monochrome striped sweater is one of our favourites from our fall wardrobe collection. Narrow horizontal stripes can often widen the frame, especially on a loose, chunky sweater. Our striped sweater has wide, bold stripes that look more like colour-blocking for a flattering fit that looks fantastic over skinny jeans and leggings.

Don't Forget to Accessorize

With so many neutral tones and monochromatic wardrobe staples for mixing and matching, accessories are the perfect opportunity to add pops of colour! Printed pashminas are perfect for draping over a tee shirt in the daytime or covering a sleeveless dress or blouse in the evening. Long, beaded necklaces with colourful stones and crystals look stunning over a sweater, elevating a casual look into something sleek and put-together for work. Our gold tassel leather handbag is a perfect finishing touch for your fall wardrobe—it goes with everything, and its warm gold accents complement the beautiful autumn scenery!

Visit Sassyfras Boutique and explore our entire collection for even more Fall outfit ideas for 2022! We have plenty of new releases and end-of-summer sale items to revamp your wardrobe for this fashion-forward season.