It’s beginning to look a lot like … fall?

As Christmas is approaching, usually everyone would be bundled up in giant coats, scarves, boots, hats, and gloves. But this year is a little different. The coat racks remain full as people go outside in T-shirts as this warm temperature continues. As the weather starts to change and our wardrobes shift, certain pieces take more prominent roles in our closet.

5. Socks

Socks. will play a major role during winter, whether they be fuzzy socks or any type of long socks. Long and fuzzy socks are usually made to keep you warm, but these days they are used as just a fashion statement. Over the past two years, fuzzy socks have gotten really popular during the winter season because they keep your feet warm and they are cute.

4. Hoodies and sweaters

Most parents yell at their child when they walk out of the house in just a hoodie or sweater during the winter, but that won’t be the case this winter. Considering it is supposed to be in the 50s all winter break, you should be able to go outside with just a hoodie or sweater on. It won’t be extremely cold yet it won’t be extremely warm, even a stylish cardigan will get the job done. Parent’s can calm down this winter because you won’t turn into an icicle if you only wear a hoodie/sweater outside.

3. Light jacket

Instead of feeling like a giant marshmallow while wearing your winter coat, a light jacket will serve its purpose this winter. As long as this weather stays the way it is, you should be able to make it through winter break with just a basic North Face or Columbia jacket. A North Face/ Columbia is just a light jacket to keep you warm in this kind of weather that we are having. There’s a little fur on it in case it does get slightly colder, but it is easy to move around in and they are comfortable. I expect a lot of people to be in them this winter.

2. Scarves

The scarf was originally designed to keep you warm, but it’s position will be changing this winter. It is becoming more of an accessory rather than a necessity. This winter a scarf will be a finishing piece that just adds another layer to your outfit. Instead of keeping you warm, it should be used for fashion only. In my opinion, a scarf can be worn at any time because I don’t see it as an item to keep warm, I see it as an item to add the finishing piece to an outfit.

1. Boots

The main thing that should be worn this winter by women and men is boots. Most people say that boots are for the really cold weather and for when it snows, but what people fail to realize is that people in California started wearing UGGs and it is always warm there. Even though this winter break won’t be that cold and we might not even get snow, I still feel like boots for women and even men would still be acceptable for fashion purposes. Some boots were made to keep your feet warm, but there are also boots that were made for fashion. Since it is winter, boots are still super cute to wear for this season.

It may not feel like winter or December, but it also won’t feel like beach days in most locations. The temperature will be more comfortable this winter and winter items will most likely be put away in many areas.