Let me say from the get go, before I show you how to wear them, that parkas are not for everyone. They are bulky and sometimes puffy and will add visual weight to the wearer. This is an example of one of those trends that you should choose carefully.
If you need a parka purely for warmth - like sitting on the sidelines at a sporting event - then grab yourself the biggest puffiest one you can find my friend, however if you are looking for a fashionable addition to your winter wardrobe, my advice is to think about your frame and how you are going to wear it before you purchase.
Here are some of my ideas for how to wear your parka ...
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Parkas are definitely casual attire, and they are undoubtedly warm and cozy. Because they are by nature bulky, please wear something underneath that shows off your figure. I choose to wear my parka undone so at least you have a glimpse that I am not doona shaped underneath!
Do you have a parka? How do you wear yours?
Check out what my fellow blogger, Nikki from Styling You has to say about puffer jackets - click here
Fantastic post, very helpful. I love the parka look for Brunch with Friends. It's exactly what I'd love to wear.
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I blogged this week about the puffer vest and how people need to step away from it. Much prefer parkers with sleeves!
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