Bundle up in these stylish, warm pieces to ensure your evening al fresco this winter is nothing short of a delight.
Everything You Need To Stay Warm While Dining Outside This Winter
After nearly a year of lockdown, outdoor dining is no longer reserved solely for balmy summer nights. In fact, supporting local restaurants in 2021 by and large means layering up and eating in the elements. A year ago, a wintry meal may have sounded less than appealing, but any time spent outdoors can feel like a reprieve these days. But while a wintry meal outdoors can be exhilarating, getting dressed for the occasion can feel like a fine art.
We asked designer Lieke van den Berg, of Amsterdam-based skiwear company Goldbergh, for tips on staying warm and stylish while braving the elements and dining outdoors in the winter months. It’s not unlike dressing for skiing, where warm layers are key. Van den Berg suggests starting with merino baselayers, then adding a favorite, stylish wool sweater on top. Finish off the look with, “the longest puffer you can find” and for a finishing touch, add a beanie, as heat tends to escape through your head. But it’s not all about warm layers. Van den Berg recommends bringing a bag big enough to hold the aforementioned layers, especially if you are on a date and want to show off your outfit.
Aside from layering up, there are considerations to keep in mind when booking a reservation for an outdoor meal. Perhaps most intuitive is to find a terrace with heaters, and while it’s not for certain that restaurants will have them, van den Berg advises, “always ask for a blanket or two, one to sit on and one to cover your legs or feet.” You can always bring your own warm blanket, too.
From warm base layers and cute sweaters, to puffer coats and portable hand warmers, prepare to face the cold weather with these outdoor-dining approved items.
Longline Puffer Coats
Cos longline quilted coat
$225COSMax Mara the Cube Cameluxe belted hooded padded shell coat
Pangaia Flwrdwn fitted long puffer jacket
$950PANGAIAMoncler Parnaiba hooded quilted glossed-shell down coat
$2,115NET-A-PORTERRains convertible quilted padded shell coat
$830NET-A-PORTERCanada Goose Aldridge parka black label
$1,180CANADA GOOSESleek Base Layers
Halfdays Johnson top
$95HALFDAYSPerfect Moment chevron-jacquard wool base-layer sweater
$315MATCHESFASHION.COMMatek Gerenuk bodysuit
$99MATEKMatek Jerboa legging
$89MATEKUniqlo women Heattech turtleneck T-shirt
$20UNIQLOUniqlo women Heattech extra-warm legging
$25UNIQLOStylish Sweaters
Paco Rabanne fringe-trimmed wool jacquard crewneck sweater
La Ligne cropped striped merino wool sweater
$350NET-A-PORTERTory Burch Baja printed wool-blend sweater
$700MODA OPERANDIChristopher Kane oversized cable-knit wool-blend sweater
$785NET-A-PORTERAlanui South America chunky wool sweater
$440MODA OPERANDIMerlette Redan sweater
Cozy Accessories
Loewe leather-trimmed fringe striped mohair-blend scarf
$236NET-A-PORTERClyde Yukon faux-fur-lined hat
$250MODA OPERANDITory Burch Merino Fair Isle mittens
AlexKBoutique quilted face covering
$13ETSYOcoopa rechargable hand warmer
$27AMAZONSojoy washable heated blanket
$30AMAZONGoldbergh Valerie beanie green
$89GOLDBERGHPrada leather gloves
$440MODA OPERANDIPortolano faux-fur-trimmed cashmere beanie, gloves, and scarf set
$445NET-A-PORTERBrother Vellies cloud socks
$35BROTHER VELLIESThis story originally appeared on: Vogue - Author:Rachel Besser