Winter-ready in DIY moments

Come winter and you might be getting ready to shove all your summer clothes inside the closet. But for a change, let’s talk of skirts and shorts that can be metamorphosed with DIYs that can quickly change your wardrobe from a summer to a wintery-one!

If you thought winter is going to get boring with beanies, boots and stockings, let’s start innovating. These city-based fashionistas tell us more on keeping warm while being chic.

“Make a DIY statement by cutting out the neck  of an old turtleneck sweater and wear it over a T-shirt. It would appear as if the T-shirt has a high neck. Wear this over any summery knit top and add a scarf! You can also try the slip dress and add colour with a turtle neck or printed scarf,” says designer Nishi Bhat.

 Add leggings or high socks under your dress to suit the weather. How about cutting up a few of them to make cute little winter accessories?

“Why not get your hands on trying to change your tights into snug headbands? Simply pinch it in the middle to make a bow. Then attach another piece of the tights to it to make a headband that would keep you warm and stylish at the same time. You can also innovate and change your T-shirts into cute beanie caps too,’’ adds Nishi.

Stylist and designer Devika Kaliya feels summer skirts shouldn’t be shunned this winter. “For instance, summer skirts can be worn with both thigh high and knee length boots. For a formal look, sheer or opaque stockings can be worn underneath skirts and dresses,’’ she says.

Fur wraps and velvet are great options to keep you in style, while letting you incorporate your summer staples into your winter wardrobe at the same time.

 “If you are experimental, you can go for ivory coloured fur wraps that can be worn with sarees. Also, I think using velvet is a brilliant idea as it can be worn during winters with options that range from jackets to thigh high boots. A summer dress with velvet boots and a denim jacket can be paired together to keep you both warm and stylish,’’ Devika adds.

As for image coach Babitha Jayasankar button down sweaters and jackets are her go-to options for innovating and making her wardrobe winter-ready. “Especially here in Bengaluru, people don’t have a specific wardrobe for the summer or winter. So I always choose to wear full sleeve t-shirts under sleeveless frocks or vests. I also collect a lot of jackets and button down sweaters so that I can team it up with all kinds of summery outfits,’’ she says.