Whitney Port’s Guide to Bundling up without Bulking up
Keep a slim, flattering look even with lots of layers
She’s had her own TV show, written a book, and designs a fab clothing line. She’s tall, thin, and positively gorgeous. Jealous? Probably. But, you can’t hate her, because she’s as sweet as she is talented. Even she needs to dress warmly in this gray weather, so we asked the fashion maven how she gets toasty while looking hot.
“I think the key to looking slender while staying warm is to layer properly. This sounds silly but it works. If you wear chunky and bulky clothes you are going to look chunky and bulky. Try layering thin wools, flannels, or cottons and then throw on a scarf and comfy jacket. My mom always says, ‘If your neck is warm, then you will be warm,’ so the scarf is key!” Here are Whit’s eternity knit splurge vs. save and tribal print splurge vs. save suggestions.
Whitney wears a lot of form fitting fabrics like mohair, cashmere and jersey fabrics through the cold weather in order to look lean. She also suggests showing a little leg on any cold day or night…under tights! “I love fun tights. Different colors, fabrics, patterns and textures! They are so cute and also keep our legs warm.”
As far as coats and jackets go, we love the instant slim that comes from the tailored cut and strategic buttons on a blazer. Whitney’s line features some exquisite ones. “The blazers are some of my favorite pieces from my Whitney Eve collection. Each season I love that they can make any outfit look soft and feminine or edgy and funky. I usually style them with a dress or jeans and a tee. They definitely can take your ordinary day outfit and transform it into a stylish and sophisticated night look.”
The trophy winner for sleek and comfy coat goes to the timeless trench. Her fave? “My Smythe camel color trench coat is the most warm and slimming coat I own.” If you can indulge, do it. If not, Whitney suggests this one or to look for one at a go-to store in the mall, like her favorite, Zara.
Last, but certainly not least, keep your feet snuggled up in Whit’s favorite kashwere socks under your favorite boots!
xx, The FabFitFun Team
