As temperatures drop and the cold creeps in, warm your head, hands and hearts with this season’s coziest cold weather accessories. Gloves, hats and scarves keep you comfy and stylish, no matter how cold it is outside.
Beanie Boys
Bold colors, perfect patterns, and thick knit cotton all topped off with a pompom — beanies are a guy’s best accessory for the winter. Worn on the ski slopes or just walking around town, these stylish hats add a touch of cool to the gray skies of December. And don’t forget to warm up your fingers with coordinating knit gloves. Don’t worry; you can still stay connected, because these finger warmers are touch screen compatible.
Patagonia Powdertown Beanie in Feather Grey, Birch White and Black, $39 each. Available at East Ridge Outfitters. Merona Knit Touchscreen Gloves in Marled Grey and Ebony, $4.99 each. Available at Target.
Neck and Neck
Indoors, outdoors, it doesn’t matter — scarves can be worn anywhere and any way you choose. These oblong, open weave pieces are stylish atop any outfit or paired with an outdoor coat. Wrap it close to your neck for complete warmth or wear it loose and long for another layer of comfort.
Merona Open Weave Scarf in Smokey Taupe, Navy and Heather Grey, $19.99 each. Available at Target.
Top it Off
Keep your legs warm with a finishing, fashion-forward touch: boot toppers. For an extra ounce of style and an added layer of knitted goodness, these toppers are easy to add and easy to wear. Bonus? They eliminate the bulk of wearing knee-high thick socks.
Handknits by Sonja Annae Swirl Toppers, $24; Handknits by Sonja Annae Garter Toppers, $24; Handknits by Sonja Annae Marled Boot Cuffs, $24. Available at Allison Clothing Company.
For Goodness Sake
These contemporary handcrafted knit hats and fingerless gloves not only look good, they do good. With each purchase, you’ll be helping raise the living standards of artisans in developing countries, including Northern India. Bright colors, skilled construction and a fleece lining will make you feel good inside and out and help others around the world.
Rising Tide Trellis Fingerless Gloves in Dark Teal and Mustard, $34.99 each, and Rising Tide Trellis Knit Hat in Dark Teal and Mustard, $34.99 each. Available at Coventry Corners.
Head Out
It’s nearly impossible to keep kids indoors when the temperatures dip. Getting them to bundle up is also a challenge. So make sure you top them off with a knit cap before they venture out. Covered heads will keep them warm from head to toe.
The North Face Critter Beanie in Pink, Vintage White, Lupine and Red, $22 each. Available at East Ridge Outfitters.
**BONUS**
Knit Now
Talent, texture and teal are all rolled into these hand knitted goodies. There is something special and luxurious about handmade hats, gloves and headbands -- each is as unique as the individual wearing it. No two are exactly alike, and there are plenty of colors, shapes and styles for the winter weather.
Handknits by Sonja Annae Button Jar Beauties, $32; Handknits by Sonja Annae Fraga Chip Headband, $24; Handknits by Sonja Annae Gnome Acres Hat, $34. Available at Allison Clothing Company.
Sources:
Allison Clothing Company 522 Penn Avenue, West Reading 484.709.2563 allisonclothingcompany.com Coventry Corners Berkshire Mall 1665 State Hill Rd., Wyomissing 610.376.0445 coventrycorners.com East Ridge Outfitters 635 Penn Avenue, West Reading 844.376.4327 eastridgeoutfitters.com Target Various locations in Berks target.com
By Amanda Dietrich Zeigler | Photos by Tania Colamarino, Ama Photography
