Hi everybody it's Letitia. If you've been with me for a while you know that born and raised in
Canada, and very used to cold weather. I have a How to Legit Layer for Winter series that I
started a long time ago. Back then there wasn't a lot of videos I saw where people actually dressed
for winter's like ours. And ours is not the worst, but it's also not great. We go into the negatives,
we're currently already in the negatives, and today I have a How to Legit Layer for Winter
winter essentials. So everything that you need for the winter, styled in a few different outfits. So
all of my outfits will center around this base layer there is a golden rule that i go by when
it comes to dressing for the winter and that is to size down for your first layer and size up for
your last layers. You know what they say keep your enemies close but keep your base layers closer.
This could actually be a bit more fitted but it's okay it's a turtleneck which is a great
way to go when it comes for a base layer, and currently white turtlenecks are very trendy. Not
only does it add warmth but it also adds an extra dimension to your outfit. Generally all my base
layers are high neck, usually I buy my base layers from UNIQLO with the heattech line or from sports
stores like SportChek. Sports companies just tend to be better with fabric technology so they have
things like moisture wicking and breathability. Leggings are a great base layer, except leggings
with stirrups are an amazing base layer because it means that when you put on pants you're not
bunching them up to your shins and having to pull them all down. Sweatsuits is like the
ultimate outfit of 2020. There is a way to wear it that you can go out with it. If i could have
any excuse to wear a big hoodie I will. This champion hoodie I thrifted and it's a men's,
so if you are thrifting, definitely check it out in the men's section there are endless
options. But I like to tend to keep things as a set so I like wearing monochromatic outfits,
especially in the winter. Always hold your sleeves down when you're putting things on,
also note that if you're wearing a base layer put your makeup on after.
Okay don't laugh my mom got me these pants these are extra extra large girls pants from Costco and
they're very hard to put on. These are my new favorite boots. I love having any sort of boots
with grip in the winter and if you're able to stay off the ground a little bit higher
that's great. Like look how thick these soles are. It's not possible to wear high heels in the
winter. Not here. If you get flat forms it's hard to bend your feet and you need to have mobility in
the snow, so these are a great compromise. I got these boots from Mango. Now this outfit on its own
is kind of frumpy, nothing special about it but watch this magical transformation. To keep my ears
warm. This is key. I moisturize a lot more in the winter so you know when your hair gets stuck to
your face from the wind? And then another note is to take the time to tie your hoodie because
it just finishes the outfit better. Just looks cleaner. This jacket I thrifted two years ago,
a year ago? It was current season Max Mara and it's my favorite pea coat. So just letting you
know that if you're looking for a camel coat the thrift store is actually a great place to find it.
So as i noted before, I love monochromatic outfits and winter time when you're wearing
a lot of layers, monochromatic just keeps things kind of slim. You're not chopping
off bits of your body. I love the balloon sleeves on this but you may be wondering
with all these holes how do you manage to keep it warm? Well if you're wearing a base layer
this won't be a problem. Another thrifted item are these wool boys pants, and I always love tucking
the fronts in of my sweaters just to keep my legs long, because I have a very long torso. If you're
sensitive to the itchiness of wool some tips is to have your base layer so that it's not interacting
with your skin and also thrift for your wool because wool items that are vintage tend to be
lined. Big beanies catch all the hot air up there and all the secrets. Is this too much monochrome?
Yeah it's a little too much. Button at the collar. Oh. Haha small chests.
And then actually a beauty of this pandemic is that wearing masks helps keep your face warmer.
This mask is from Nancy from Freon Collective and she makes her own organic handmade cotton goods.
This is maybe one of my favorite DIY thrift flips ever. This piece is ultra
comfortable but also it's super soft. It's actually Reid's favorite bed. She climbs in
and I say that she's a tofu pocket. This is how I trap my kid. Generally I avoid wearing crop
tops in the winter but as long as I wear something high-waisted and again, base layer, this is okay.
Right now straight cut jeans and like long long jeans are in style but for the winter,
not the most practical. So this is an alternative which is straight cut but just cuffed. If i'm not
doing anything crazy I do like to break out my white high tops. It's not for the slushy days,
but the good thing is that these ones are leather and not canvas so if it is a little wet it's okay.
I still have a hard time styling these. I think maybe it's just my body type but some people
can really rock this look and look extra tall. So if you're like me and you have a long torso
and you're trying to pull off this look, I would say try to keep your tops cropped and keep this
super high waisted and as long as possible. When it comes to the coldest coldest weather you'll
definitely have to go for a puffer jacket. I have two that I regularly wear. The first one being my
goose jacket. I understand it's not for everybody. This one has no fur trim. I worked with them last
year and I have this toronto edition one. I do feel like a bougie butt wearing this coat, but
I have to say it is the warmest parka I have ever worn. If you're looking for a warm parka there are
some important features to look out for. Double layer one that offers a down layer underneath.
Being removable makes it an extra perk but it's not necessary. These two flaps inside the zipper
are extremely important. So when you're zipping this up you have an inner layer to keep wind from
going inside and you have an external layer for extra protection from cold air seeping
in. Something with an extra extension for the sleeve, anything long enough to cover your butt
and then even better if it reaches past your knees. I know the Aritzia puffer is a very popular
item right now. I actually find that it's it's not quite warm enough for the coldest of winters,
so just keep that in mind. When you take public transportation and you want to use your phone, you
need smart touch gloves. These ones are leather. They're from Nordstrom Rack uh the outlet.
This will keep you very very warm in dead of Canadian winter but if you're in even colder
countries this is - you'll you'll be set. This coat is actually Stefan's but I wear it all
the time. This is another brand that I highly recommend Soia & Kyo. They're known for making
winter jackets. They only, I think they only make winter jackets. And again the key features of
the winter jacket, this one instead of two base layers it has like a half base layer. Very high
neck which is amazing, and also a hood and again these ones have inner cuffs. Covers the butt.
If you're looking for down alternatives I would just say look for the same features that you would
have in any winter or good winter parka. Make sure it has as many layers included as possible,
high neck, hoodie and the puffier the better. I have one honourable mention that I never
thought I would have in my wardrobe and it is these Uggs. I still don't know if I'll ever
go for the suede ones, but these ones I love. I wear these every single day. I pretty much only
wear these boots because I have nowhere else to go except for a grocery store and walking the
dog. The reason why I love these is that I can shove my feet straight in hands-free. That's it,
and they're waterproof. So I hope this Canadian helped prepare you a bit for the winter.
If you want to see how i style more of my winter pieces you can find me on instagram @letitiakiu.
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comments below what are your winter hacks to stay warm. I'll see you guys next time, bye!