Baby, it’s cold outside! We were in the midst of being bundled in layers when we looked back to all of Meghan’s stylish winter pieces and realized that winter doesn’t need to be a season for covering up – it should be a celebration for dressing in all those wonderful, comfortable and warm pieces in our closets. Meghan shared her 5 top winter styling tricks on The Tig back in 2014.
With the Tig having shut down, we were saddened that several years of archives – including amazing tips from Meghan herself on her fashion & beauty choices – would be lost to the depths of the internet. We were able to track down the archives and today we’re sharing them with you in today’s instalment of the Meghan’s Mirror Tig Throwback Thursdays series.
Meghan shared for of her best winter style tricks:
Wear your Winter Whites
Meghan shared that the white colour scheme is not just for summer days – it’s for winter ones too!
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Meghan said:
Balance the brightness of your whites with dark neutrals, like blacks and greys. That way you’re not overdoing it, and more importantly, you won’t blend into the scenery. Also, think of picking a single flowy or oversized piece that really is the standout of your ensemble—think: a boyfriend coat, loose trousers, or a chunky turtleneck.
Meghan’s Mirror Picks:
Bust out the Shearling
The warm comfy fur – real or faux – is always a popular winter style choice.
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Meghan said:
There may be shearling everywhere—from boots to sweatshirts—but your best bet is to stick with a shearling-lined coat. Keep your coat short, rather than long, as this has more of an off-duty, rocker-girl vibe. It’s the perfect alternative to the ubiquitous leather biker jacket to throw over a pair of black skinnies or a dark floral maxi-dress (with tights, of course) and finish with a pair of sleek moto boots. Also, don’t limit your color options to just black—think fun hues like bubblegum pink or hunter green.
Meghan’s Mirror Picks:
Advance the Athleisure
Meghan loves the preppy sporty style. The mix of “athletic” and “leisure wear” mean that you can’t just wear your sweaty, ratty gym clothes all day – but they need to look as they were – planned in advance.
Image via The Tig
Meghan said:
Don’t be sloppy. Your entire ‘fit shouldn’t be Equinox-appropriate. Try a pair of upscale leggings (sorry, no scrappy Lululemons you have at the bottom of your drawer!) paired with a lush sweater and a monochromatic, sleek jacket. This is the perfect occasion to wear your sweet sneaks. Just make sure these are your fashion-y kicks, not your sweaty gym shoes—Supergas, brand-new Converse, and anything clean or white get the go ahead.
Meghan’s Mirror Picks:
The Right-Royal Coat Dress
In one of the more traditionally described “royal looks” Meghan shared her love of for winter, she turned to the coat dress. We thought it funny that she found it necessary to share to wear something underneath!
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Meghan said:
Make sure your outerwear is a real standout piece—that means no boring black wool versions or same-old, been there, done that trench coats. Your coat should have style and pizzazz—and whether that comes in the form of a trendy pattern, pretty colors, or festive embellishments, well, that’s really all up to you. Don’t make this flasher status, however, and be sure to wear something underneath your coat. A cute, understated minidress works perfectly here. On the same note—your coat better be below your knees. No additional explanation necessary.
Meghan’s Mirror Picks:
Work in Winter Florals
Meghan loves a floral pattern from time to time, but she doesn’t hesitate to suggest wearing florals at all times of the year.
Image via The Tig
Meghan said:
If temps are above freezing, feel free to rock a boho-chic maxi-dress with sheer, black tights. Otherwise, a silk gardenia blouse or rose-covered trousers are the way to go. Just make sure you’re sticking with a black (or very dark navy or grey) backdrop for your pickings. Top it off with a black blazer, black pumps, and a black bag. Remember, it’s not summer (sigh), so you’re better off avoiding light colors to pair with your brooding, moody flower-printed clothes.
Meghan’s Mirror Picks:
Happy New Year MM and thanks for all the inspo! I like the winter florals idea, although I must confess when I first saw celebrities pics wearing florals in winter (I thought it was a trend that will quickly fade away) but I warmed up to the idea and now I own a couple of floral blouses with a black backdrop that I’ve worn to work in winter with a black blazer.
All these things she used to like and now can’t/wont wear because of who she married.
I don’t understand your comment Sgt. It looks very much to me that Meghan has kept her pre-marriage sense of style and continues to wear what makes her happy regardless of who she married.
I don’t think she is going to wear a shearling jacket, faux or real, or carry a furry purse any time soon! LOL
Wow I am late to the game, can’t believe I am just seeing this post…but thank you MM blog for once again publishing something so informative and helpful! And thank you Meghan for publishing such great tips on the Tig for all of us. I wish I had known about the Tig earlier, because I am certain I would have absolutely loved it! I will be taking all of this into consideration as autumn/winter 2020 rolls on. Have a great, safe Sunday MM readers!!