Cosy up, it's Chilly out there! Casual and Practical Winter Outfit

It's cold and frosty here in Scotland at the moment.
As the temperature drops, it becomes harder and harder to stay warm while feeling stylish.
Sometimes you just have to give up and give in to a gigantic cosy jumper!

A big jumper like this one can easily be used to conceal a multitude of sins... too many mince pies (we have eaten a tonne of them already) and thermal layers!

I often laugh out loud at some winter outfit suggestions I see online, especially fashion websites.
Unless it's unseasonally balmy (or I'm dashing into a taxi) bare ankles, legs and/or arms are a big NO during a Scottish winter.
Unless I wanted to lose a digit or two!!

A big jumper also makes the perfect partner for a pair of leggings.
Leggings worn as trousers can be very hard to pull off without looking like a slob but a big jumper and a pair of tall boots can ease the pain.
Just make sure your jumper is long enough to cover your bum... completely!
Bare legging-clad rear ends NEVER look good.
{Even the peachiest butt looks tacky.}

Today I'm wearing this chunky monkey jumper with a pair of vinyl leggings and my favourite boots.

You can see these leggings worn for a wedding (yes really!) HERE and how to wear (any type) leggings HERE.

Layers, layers and more layers are lurking under this ensemble!

I feel cosy and (almost) chic.

Of course a gigantic jumper and leggings outfit will never look particularly stylish, cutting edge or fashion forward but they work so well during the colder months.

What is your go-to cold weather outfit?

Please share your staples, I'd love to try out your suggestions!

JUMPER: Charity shopped

BAG: Dune (old)

VINYL LEGGINGS: Old

BOOTS: Cat... older than time itself!

LEGWARMERS: Chopped up socks.