Dressing For Winter In The South

Woman dressing for winter in the south

One Day – A Trifecta Of Outfits

When dressing for winter in the south, one must think across all season lines. While living or vacationing in Florida during the winter months, temps can vary from the low 30’s to the high 70’s mid-afternoon. Yes, it’s true, when the frigid air blasts in the north, it blows cooler temperatures down south. Some days the cool temps will last all day. But, then some days the sun shines bright and the temps rise back to southern normals.

Basic Outfit

Woman dressing for winter in the south

One of my favorite way of dressing for winter in the south is to start with a basic, classic outfit. A soft, lightweight tee, jeans, and booties.

Mornings Can Be Cold

Woman dressing for winter in the south

During the winter months, when the early morning is cold and brisk, that’s the perfect time to add a lightweight puffer vest or jacket. Earlier in the season, I purchased this puffer vest for our winter ski vacation. And the amazing plus of this vest, it is that it has a removable faux fur collar. By adding the fur, you have a fun, warm — third layer for those cooler southern winter days.

Warmer Afternoons

Woman dressing for winter in the south

Now if the day is not in the 30 to 40-degree range, but more like 50 to 60-degrees, then add another lightweight layer over a tee. You will be stylish and not too warm.

In the summer months, I have worn this tie-dye tunic as a top with white jeans or slacks, and even as a swimsuit coverup. And it is also perfect as a third layer in southern winter dressing.

And so, you can see that dressing for winter in the south is easy. Again, all you need to remember is to wear light comfortable layers.

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How To Dress For Winter In The South

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20 Comments

  1. I forgot you lived in Gainesville! The last place I called home! We loved living in Turkey Creek. I’ll definitely have to met you next visit – most likely a Gator game next year!

    • Cindy,
      For sure we will have to met up the next time you are in town. We are deep into Gator basketball right now.
      I enjoy your posts and instagram feed.

      Rosemary

    • Hi Maureen,
      I guess no matter the weather, hot or cold, layering is the answer to being comfortable.
      Thanks for coming by Distinctly Southern Style. I enjoyed your post with the adorable Valentine’s Day tees.

      Rosemary

  2. That vest is lovely on you but I have to say that tunic in the last outfit makes it my favourite of all the ones you shared! You layer so well for cooler weather 🙂

    Hope that you had a nice start to the week 🙂 The weekday wear linkup is live on my blog, I’d love you to join! 🙂

    • Mica,
      The tunic is very popular. It is one of my favorites too in both summer and winter.

      Thanks for the linkup invite. I’m going to hop on over and join you. And a special thanks for coming by at Distinctly Southern Style today.

      Rosemary

  3. Oh my goodness I love the soft colors Rosemary! They are so pretty on you. I would love a detachable fur collar, what a great way to jazz up a puffer vest. That tie dye tunic is so pretty too! Layers are key for dressing for our winters for sure! So well done my friend!
    xo,
    Kellyann

    • Hi there Kellyann,

      So happy that you have enjoyed this post. This vest is currently on sale and I am thinking about the navy one. Should I, shouldn’t I? We do live in Florida, but It is one of my favorite purchases this season.

  4. I wish I didn’t have to wear such a heavy coat for winter and go with nice light sweaters and a coat…I love these colours on you with your hair.

  5. I love all three of these outfits! Layers can make any outfit work. I love how you transitioned your outfit throughout your day! That tie dye poncho is adorable!

  6. It’s so interesting to see what you wear in winter in the south. The vest would be a summer thing here in Alaska to fight of the chilly evening discomfort when sitting on the deck, watching the midnight Sun baseball game at mid night, you get the idea. Love that vest and how you styled it.

    • Nicole,
      In June of last year were in Alaska, I understand what you are saying about the layering in the opposite direction. Mainly to keep warm you are adding more layers. Alaska is truly such a magnificent place. We loved it, but I think I’ll stay in Florida in the wintertime.

      Rosemary

  7. Hi, Rosemary, I’ve finally had a chance to check out your blog, and I’m really glad I did. I love your style, especially the booties. Also I’m a big fan of the color pink. Before my husband and I became perpetual travelers, we lived in Florida. We actually met in Melbourne, and had our children in Pensacola. I like the way you’ve put together a style for the winters there. Great post and I look forward to your next one.

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