Instead of pulling out your hair, ditching your wardrobe and getting sad this year, get inspired by some of our favorite fashion bloggers, who've each found a way to look stylish-even a little springy-in winter. -- by Kristen Flanagan
Glamour: 11 Ways to Beat the Winter Wardrobe Blahs
Become a bright-tights fanatic.
We all know-and luuuurve-black tights, but stockings in hot hues can add a much-needed kick to your everyday skirts, pumps and winter accessories. "I am addicted to color, and I find it even more important to wear bright colors in fall and winter when the weather gets so dreary," Rebecca confesses.
Rebecca of The Clothes Horse wears a Tulle coat, a YarnOverMovement cowl, an H&M dress, WeLoveColors tights and Seychelles shoes.
Glamour: 11 Ways to Beat the Winter Wardrobe Blahs
Break out the pastels now.
Winterize pastel hues by wearing them with heavier textured pieces like a black leather jacket and thick black tights. "I always try to balance the toughness of black leather with something softer," says Joelle, who pulled together this look by wearing a vintage nightgown as a dress.
Joelle van Dyne of The Owls Are Not What They Seem is wearing a vintage nightie, a vintage vest, an Old Navy leather jacket, a Lanvin handbag and Marni shoes.
Glamour: 11 Ways to Beat the Winter Wardrobe Blahs
Work the preppy look year-round.
You might think that classics like blazers and button-downs are best left to a) bankers or b) preppy summer looks. But when you add a blazer and a scarf to that look you seem to wear every week, you've got "the perfect outfit for a brisk day spent running errands and client meetings," says Kyla.
Kyla of Blue Collar Catwalk wears an NY & Co. blazer, a Gap button-down shirt, JC Penny jeans, Candies boots, Fred Flare glasses and a vintage scarf from her "Nanny."
Glamour: 11 Ways to Beat the Winter Wardrobe Blahs
Try a faux-fur vest.
To fancy up your going-out look in a big (big = Hollywood) sort of way, ditch the bulky blanketlike coat and try a faux-fur vest instead. "When going out, I never like to carry a heavy coat. That's why this faux-fur vest is the perfect option. It's thick and furry enough to keep you warm," says Christine. "And adding a hat or tights to any outfit guarantees to keep you toasty when the temperature starts to dip."
Christine of My Style Pill wears an H&M hat, Urban Outfitters earrings, a Fred Flare necklace, a BB Dakota vest, an H&M dress, Urban Outfitter tights and Forever 21 booties.
Glamour: 11 Ways to Beat the Winter Wardrobe Blahs
Revisit fun fall clothes.
Don't shelf those cable knits, patterned shirts and other back-to-school classics just yet. You can wear them underneath a heavier, warmer layer. The little dash of pattern or color will make your layers seem lighter. "Plaid is my fall classic. It always works so nicely with knit items and might even be a small homage to my current home of Washington State-the birthplace of grunge," says Rebecca.
Rebecca of The Clothes Horse wears a YarnOverMovement cowl, an Urban Outfitters dress, a secondhand belt, Target tights and Seychelles shoes.
Glamour: 11 Ways to Beat the Winter Wardrobe Blahs
Give winter shorts a go.
While "winter shorts" may sound as freaky as, say, a "leather bikini," if you think about it, shorts and tights aren't really any different from wearing a skirt and tights-right? If you're up to test-driving a fresh new look, find a pair in wool or another hefty fabric and slip on a comfy sweater and boots.
Kathryn of Kansas Couture wears an If It Were Me sweater, Flying Tomato shorts, Target tights, BC Footwear boots and a necklace from a local shop.
Glamour: 11 Ways to Beat the Winter Wardrobe Blahs
Double up on your jackets.
Defrump a going-out look by wearing your leather bomber underneath a heavy old coat. Ditch your outer layer in a corner or coat check-hence the "old coat," so you don't have to worry about it all night-and then show off your bomber and cool sense of style.
Lucrecia of Fashion Is Poison wears a Zara leather jacket, an H&M skirt, a Star Wars shirt from Kohl's, a CdG wallet and Chloé for Opening Ceremony shoes.
Glamour: 11 Ways to Beat the Winter Wardrobe Blahs
Repurpose your summer favorites.
Make the most out of what's in your closet-even the stuff you didn't think of touching until July Fourth. "I love remixing my clothing, and I did that here with this blue-and-white vintage sundress," says Christine. "By just tying a blouse over the top of it, layering with a boyfriend vest and adding tights, the feel of the dress immediately changes."
Christine of My Style Pill wears an H&M hat, vintage sunglasses, a vintage blouse, an H&M vest, a vintage blouse, a vintage dress, a vintage necklace, an H&M bag, ModCloth tights and Steve Madden oxfords.
Glamour: 11 Ways to Beat the Winter Wardrobe Blahs
Wear brights-one at a time.
We love Keiko's cool mix of texture and shine, but the numero uno style idea to steal is the whole "less is more" thing. Ease into bright pick-me-up hues-just wear one pop of color at a time.
Keiko of Keiko Lynn wears a vintage gray beret, a vintage tuxedo jacket, a Postlapsaria liquid drape blouse, a thrifted cummerbund, a vintage Moschino fringe skirt, black tights, a Coach Cambridge Zip Top Tote and Alice + Olivia for Payless shoes.
Glamour: 11 Ways to Beat the Winter Wardrobe Blahs
Try unexpected color combos.
Not sure which colors go together? Check out your favorite fashion designer's website for inspiration. "I've been loving the styling of Kate Spade's most recent look book, so I went with pink, red or orange tights. I settled on the rusty hue and matched in some big, bad bangles," says Jessica about her multicolor look.
Jessica of What I Wore wears an Obey hat, Fred Flare sunglasses, a vintage dress, a coat originally from Marshalls with new buttons, We Love Color tights, Target shoes and bracelets from F21 and Beacon's Closet.
