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5 Stylist Tips How To Pack For A Winter Holiday

November 19, 2019 by Angela No Comments

In a four weeks, I am heading on a chilly Netherlands’ winter holiday. And we are excited to spend my first cold Christmas with my family in over 15 years.

In fact, it is my kids first experience of a cold Christmas and of course they are wishing for huge amounts of snow. My son Valentino is visualising belly flopping in the snow. In his shorts, mind you, as soon as he gets off the plane.

The chance that he will be welcomed by grey skies and rain is much higher than seeing snow. We will see. Packing the snow boots either way!

What Do I Bring On My Winter Holiday?

You know by now that I love the layering of winter clothing. So I have been (more than…) happily planning what to bring on our winter holiday.

Only today, I spoke with a client, who is doing a similar trip, who asked about what to pack for a winter holiday so I thought I would share my strategies of organising the right things.

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Velvet is a great fabric for winter holidays!

Winter Holiday Packing Tip 1

The last thing you want is having a suitcase full of things you don’t need so it takes a bit of time to figure out the weather during all parts of your winter holiday.

Sydney winter weather is so unlike the Dutch winter. In Sydney, we get away with thin fabrics all year round, we might add a layer too. In Europe it will look like you are dressing for summer in winter and it will simply not keep you warm outside.

Fabrics like velvet, leather, suede, down, corduroy, wool and thick cottons make for warm layers. (probably the last fabrics you think about right now as we end a 31 degree day)

Mind you, inside the houses, cars, buildings, restaurants there is a controlled comfortable heat so no need to wear thermals inside as you will boil. You will still need layers you can add or take off.

 

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A jump suit can be styled in many ways!

Winter Holiday Packing Tip 2

When it is super cold outside and you have spent time sightseeing or in nature, you will get a sudden thawing out process of fingers, toes, nose, cheeks and ears once you are back inside by the fire place. You will get quite rosy and hot. You need layers you can take off.

Speaking from experience, I used to cycle to school in minus degree weather and my ears used to freeze up and thaw out in the warm classroom… ouch. Pack scarves, gloves, ear muffs, warm shoes and an umbrella.

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Winter Holiday Packing Tip 3

In my family home, we dress up more than we dress down and I will be bringing my more fancy things. In Australia, I wear thongs and easy clothes for Christmas, back home it is where the black tie dress code applies. So work out what you will be doing on your trip and pack accordingly.

Know your luggage allowance and how much you are prepared to lug around. We are staying put at mum and dad’s with a side trip to London, so we are going to pack what we want.

The airline has given us a 30 kg allowance per person, which is so generous. On this trip I intend to use it all so I have lots of options.

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A sparkly top is versatile, great with jeans, black pants or a leather skirt!

Winter Holiday Packing Tip 4

I am not one to do much shopping while on holiday as the overseas clothes are much too thick and I won’t wear it here. So I am not allowing for any room in my suitcase for that. But you might think differently. Take this into account and only buy what you love.

 

Winter Holiday Packing Tip 5

Start thinking and packing way before your trip. I started 3 weeks ago by laying my suitcase on the spare bed, washing my thick winter jumpers and putting them straight in the suitcase.

I don’t like the last minute rush of packing. I love the pre-fun of getting the most suitable outfits, I love the most, packed. And I get my get my kids to do the same.

 

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Country Road is doing some gorgeous coats (xxs-xl) Country Road is doing some gorgeous coats (xxs-xl) this season. Love the trench/puffer or "truffer" 😂 and I will go and try that one on for sure. 
The structure of 2nd one is just line and design perfection, stunning!
How comfy does the faux fur one look, love it. 
And a pop of colour is great for winter. That style is not my cup of tea for my pear shape but I love the colour. 
Where have you found your favourite coat this season, would love to hear your 🧥 love story! x
My blue @ave_thelabel skirt got a few outings over My blue @ave_thelabel skirt got a few outings over the last week. 
Matched with a blue top I found at @kookai_australia or the matching white tee.
Jeans jacket is from my collection by @decjuba where I took all the buttons off so it looks less military. 
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HOURGLASS PARTY OUTFIT Ready to party in this love HOURGLASS PARTY OUTFIT
Ready to party in this lovely sparkly number by the Little Party Dress. Awesome to show the neck, part of the arm and some leg. 

I went lighter gold in shoes and bag but sky is the limit with this dress. Sequence is so hot right now.
This dress would also suit an inverted triangle or rectangle shape. 
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INVERTED TRIANGLE PARTY OUTFIT This gorgeous deep INVERTED TRIANGLE PARTY OUTFIT
This gorgeous deep strawberry red wrap dress is by Birdsnest. Perfect for the Inverted Triangle who needs more room in the upper body, arms as well as stomach. The deep V also creates a great rest point in the outfit. 

I matched it with a few different shoes but off, course, tan or cream would work as well.
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RECTANGLE PARTY OUTFIT This dress is by JacquiE. T RECTANGLE PARTY OUTFIT
This dress is by JacquiE. The lace overlay is always flattering for the Rectangle shape and the V-neck suits the neckline. I found a lovely Gregory Ladner scarf that you can throw over the arms if you want to. Lovely golden accessories make it a timeless and very chic special occasion outfit. 

Review currently also has similar dresses like this in their collection in neutral and soft pink as well as navy and black.
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Dress by @jacquieofficial 
Shoes by @styletread 
Scarf by @myer 
Bag by @colettebycolettehayman 

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PEAR 🍐 PARTY OUTFIT This dress is by Review, wh PEAR 🍐 PARTY OUTFIT
This dress is by Review, who have a really lovely collection of dresses out at the moment. A lovely waist definition and A-line which is perfect for the Pears who have more than 15 cm difference between the bust and hips. Try the size that fits the upper body and waist.

Could not resist adding the purple necklace which I found on the Colette website. But you could also leave the neck bare and keep the focus on the waist detail. #dressforyourshape 
Dress by @review_australia 
Shoes by @styletread 
Pave accessories in stock at Style Angel. 
Accessory and clutch 
right by @colettebycolettehayman 
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Such a beautiful, timeless and multi functional Co Such a beautiful, timeless and multi functional Coeur de Lion necklace. 🎁🎅European Crystals combined with rhinestone rondelles, glass, onyx and rose gold plated stainless steel necklace. Elegantly and delicately combined with fine glass cylinders in this understated classic style featuring natural polished black onyx and rose gold.

Black onyx is a stone for strength, focus and willpower and protection. 

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Pinks and flowers 🌸 . Happy Friday everyone. . Pinks and flowers 🌸 . Happy Friday everyone.
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Any finish line 🏁 in your outfit is either elon Any finish line 🏁 in your outfit is either elongating  or widening. Sleeve length on arm, top length on hips, skirt finish on legs and yes pants finish. 
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Elevating the length to 7/8th instead of full length gives a slimmer point to look at which creates the illusion of slimness. There is a point of relieve before the shoe starts. Especially since shoes often have widening details like straps. 
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Working through the various levels of contrast tod Working through the various levels of contrast today. 

White jacket by @portmans_ / purple top by @marcs_clothing and a few earring options all from lovisa 
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I’m not sponsored by any company so I can show I’m not sponsored by any company so I can show  whatever the heck I like based on what I have tried, heard, seen. These tees by French Connection have been many clients’ favourite this spring/summer. Clients in a range of size ranges and shapes. Small bust, big bust. Something with a little difference. If sleeves are your thing, check them out. I reckon they fly out like hot cakes 🍰 as not all colours showing up any more online. 
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Questions, questions and more questions is what I Questions, questions and more questions is what I ask before putting a single item in the change room for a client. Sleeves, neckline, pockets, zippers, length, pattern, colour… you get the drift. If you want to buy like a stylist then consider what you can see about each item. It might save you on a few occasions purchasing something less than great. 
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Weather for boots 👢. Don’t care it’s almost Weather for boots 👢. Don’t care it’s almost summer! Coatigan kinda day 🌧🌧 #zoom #ready 
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Bringing the flowers 💐 today in my pants. Love Bringing the flowers 💐 today in my pants.
Love this range of tees by Piper @myer 
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With the incredible discounts happening everywhere With the incredible discounts happening everywhere for Black Friday it is the perfect time to stay true to what you love the most. 
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40% off might seem like a great deal at the time. If you then never wear it, it’s expensive snack food for moths doing nothing in your wardrobe. 
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Buying what you love is as simple as taking a minute to ask yourself some questions about all the elements like neckline, pattern, fabric, colour, pattern. 
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Wearing the most comfiest house slippers by @ugg . Wearing the most comfiest house slippers by @ugg . Keeping those tootsies warm, thanks gorgeous @raelpyramidoflight . Which Coeur de Lion necklace shade would you pick? Pick up the blue, the green or multi colour? For a private showing of accessories, message me. 
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Online style and colour review is part of my every Online style and colour review is part of my every day. @davidlawrenceclothing have a very accessible collection atm and the colour coral is usually a very popular shade. It is a universal colour that suits most colour seasons as it’s not too cool or warm, too light or dark. And what I find, not too pink or red as they are both divisive shades that are not everyone’s cup of tea ☕️. 
Do you love the shade? 
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PEAR BODY SHAPE Your Pear shape is the body shape PEAR BODY SHAPE
Your Pear shape is the body shape category that the majority of women fall into. You are a Pear when your hips are 7.5cm+ wider than your bust and waist.
For the best looking outfit your focus needs to be on balancing your hip area with the upper body.
Accentuating your slimmer waist with the right size, length and style of top, jacket or dress will give your look the definition it deserves.
And don't forget I have a pretty awesome collection of belts in stock on my Style Angel website.
There are some gorgeous dresses out atm, many suited to a Pear shape. 
Some more blousy styles that is often stocked is one that many Pears do not suit, as soon as the waist is not shown it does not work so well.
Leave me a note on the Pinterest board what your favourite is. 
https://www.pinterest.com.au/styleangel3/pear-body-shape-style-recommendations/
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