Winter isn’t ready to say goodbye yet. This Tuesday, August 18, it returns to be one of those days when your look has to be planned around the coat, not just the trend.
In Buenos Aires, the morning started cold and cloudy, and the thermometer will stay subdued throughout the day. It’s a day to reach for sweaters, coats, and boots, and above all, to return to the strategy that works best when the temperature drops: dressing in layers.
But there’s good news: after so many months of winter, you don’t have to keep repeating jeans, a black sweater, and a coat. Today we propose five different combinations to refresh the August uniform.
AMBA: blue jeans + XL sweater + chocolate brown coat
Buenos Aires has a gray, cold Tuesday, so the coat takes center stage again.
What to wear today
Choose classic straight blue jeans, a thin thermal tee, and an XL sweater in a buttercream or cream shade.
Finish with a long chocolate-brown coat.
The blue + buttercream + chocolate combination is much brighter than pure black and has that relaxed yet elegant vibe that works perfectly for work.
On your feet, try mid-calf boots with a low heel.
If you want to give it a more fashion-forward twist, cuff the jeans just enough to show thick burgundy or gray socks.
Litoral: wide-leg corduroy pants + striped cardigan + puffer
When there’s humidity, the sensation of cold can become especially uncomfortable and warm fabrics are great allies.
What to wear today
Pull from the closet a wide-leg corduroy pant in chocolate, beige, or olive green.
Pair it with a thermal tee and a striped cardigan in cream and navy blue.
Top it off with a short puffer.
Finish with lace-up boots and a leather crossbody bag. It’s a comfortable, youthful look that stands out from the classic office uniform.
Center: midi skirt + sweater + tall boots
Today we again prove that skirts can work perfectly in winter too.
What to wear today
Choose a midi skirt made of wool, tweed, or thick fabric, thermal tights, and tall boots.
On top, wear an oversized sweater tucked just a little into the waist of the skirt and add a short wool-blend jacket.
Try an unexpected palette: gray + cherry red + chocolate.
Red adds that pop of color that starts to appear more in looks previewing the next season.
NOA: relaxed tailoring + cardigan
In the north, where the difference between early hours and the afternoon can be significant, it’s wise to avoid relying on a single, very heavy coat.
What to wear today
Try with a loose, tailoring-inspired wide-leg pant in sand color, a light blue shirt, and a knitted cardigan.
For early outings, add a short black leather or suede jacket.
When the temperature rises, you can take off the cardigan or wear it draped over the shoulders.
Complete with chunky loafers or retro sneakers.
It’s a preppy, comfortable look that’s very easy to adapt during the day.
Patagonia: look in light tones
In the south, cold temperatures keep technical garments as the protagonists of the wardrobe.
What to wear today
Start with a thermal base layer, add a merino wool sweater, and thick or thermal pants.
On top, choose a long puffer or an impermeable parka.
To move away from the classic black, assemble a light winter palette: pearl gray, ecru, beige, and ice blue.
Finish with waterproof boots with a chunky sole, a knitted hat, and gloves.
Three style keys for this Tuesday
1. Chocolate is the new black
Coats, boots, bags, and jackets in chocolate brown pair with nearly everything and soften winter looks.
They look especially good with blue denim.
2. Cherry red lifts any outfit
You don’t need to wear it head to toe. A sweater, scarf, socks, or a bag are enough to transform a gray or camel ensemble.
3. Textures make a basic look interesting
Corduroy, wool, tweed, leather, and chunky knits add depth. When the palette is neutral, mixing different materials prevents the outfit from looking flat.
The accessories we actually need today
With the cold, accessories stop being purely decorative. A wool scarf, thick socks, thin gloves, and closed-toe boots can completely change how we feel the temperature.
If your outfit is neutral, use them also to add color: burgundy, cherry red, French blue, or bottle green work especially well in August.
Practical tip of the day
Don’t try to solve all the cold with a single oversized sweater. The most efficient formula remains: thin base layer + mid-weight sweater + good outer coat.
Besides keeping you warmer, it allows you to enter a heated office, a cafe, or transport and shed a layer without looking like you’re in the height of summer.
And one last detail: if you head out early and return after sunset, wear the scarf even if at noon it seems unnecessary. At this stage of winter, the temperature difference between different times of day can completely change how warm you feel.
