February is somewhat of a middle month, the one in which winter seems to be in its peak, assuring us chilly mornings and asking us not to give up coats and thoughtful garments. But the desire for lightness, with March on the way, makes itself felt. Colours lighten, silhouettes become lighter, combinations become less 'closed'.
Choosing how to dress in February means finding a balance: protection yes, but with a hint of change. So let's discover together the trends and look ideas for this period to stay glamorous while still embracing winter and dreaming of spring.
Dreaming of spring: how to dress in February
The first step towards spring is not to take off layers, but to lighten the palette, especially if cold temperatures still mark our days. The first tip, therefore, is to give our wardrobe a touch of colour. In what way? By flanking black and grey with beige and cream, pastel shades such as powder blue and sage green.
And then, again, dove grey and light brown. Just replace a dark shirt with a brighter one to completely change the energy of the look, without sacrificing warmth.
February, especially in the second half of the month, is also the time for smart layering. You don't do away with the coat, which remains the leading outerwear, but you start thinking about what's underneath.
Green light, therefore, to shirts under jumpers, lighter cardigans under coats and blazers under loose outerwear. The idea is to create layered looks that can also work when temperatures become milder in the middle of the day.
Yes also to transitional garments: perfect pieces to have already in your wardrobe and to wear according to the day and the temperatures. These include light quilted jackets, long cardigans, thin wool sweaters and less heavy knitted dresses. These are garments that work now, but also in March and April. Investing in these means extending the life of the wardrobe.
February is also the right time to start wearing skirts and dresses more frequently, perhaps combined with opaque tights and boots. A knit dress with a long coat, or a midi skirt with a soft jumper, immediately creates a lighter look than classic winter trousers.
How to dress in February: trends and look ideas
In January, volumes were important and characterised our style choices. Oversize jumpers, structured coats, marked layering were the protagonists, but in February we can rebalance the proportions: softer on top, drier underneath, or vice versa. In short, the advice is to start lightening the silhouette.
And as we say goodbye to winter and dream of spring, here we can experiment with new combinations for our daily and evening looks. Popular ones include the long coat, teamed with a light-coloured knit and soft trousers, and the quilted jacket, teamed with a turtleneck and straight jeans. Sunny and mild day? In this case the perfect mix and match is a long cardigan with a knitted dress and boots.
And if you are still undecided on how to dress in February, take a look at our selection of garments, which you can find at the end of this article, and get inspired.
