While tailored clothing is clawing its way back, there’s something to be said for oversized items. Besides their comfy status. We enjoy having a little extra room, whether it be to layer or just extend the length of our go-to pieces. With the latter being extremely helpful when it comes to mastering the art of winter lampshading.
We all know what lampshading is by now. It’s the trend of wearing an outsize top with tall boots. Usually better suited to fall, we’re actually embracing the practice in winter. How? Well, by barely showing any skin. The key is to cap off a large sweater or cardigan with over-the-knee boots. That way everything stays covered. And, in theory, super cozy.
Still worried about staying warm? You can always wear knee-high socks or tights underneath your boots. You can also put on your sweater over a long-sleeve shirt on those particularly frigid days and nights.
There is a bit of strategy involved, however. It’s important to make sure your sweater hits right at the top of your boots. It can even go a touch below. The goal is to only show some skin while you’re walking. If at all.
Scroll down to see the best winter lampshading outfits.
Sweaters and Tall Boots
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Pairing #1
& Other Stories Oversized Jacquard Knit Sweater, $149 at & Other Stories
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Simon Miller Vegan Tall Scrambler Boots, $371 at Shopbop
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Monse Long Oversized Jumper, $889 at Farfetch
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Pairing #2
Coperni Stretch Over-the-Knee Boots, $455 at mytheresa.com
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Pairing #3
Nanushka Zitah Oversized Knitted Sweater in Cream, $575 at Nanushka
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Pairing #3
Mango Leather Boots With Track Sole, $299.99 at Mango
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Pairing #4
COS Longline Mohair Cardigan, $250 at COS
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Pairing #4
Zara Animal Print Leather Over-the-Knee Heeled Boots, $149.99 at Zara
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Pairing #5
Mango Oversized Hooded Sweater, $79.99 at Mango
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Pairing #5
Zara High Shaft Heeled Leather Boots, $99.99 at Zara
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Pairing #6
MM6 Maison Margiela Striped Turtleneck Sweater Dress, $448 at mytheresa.com
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Pairing #6
Giuseppe Zanotti Velvet Over-the-Knee Boots, $535 at Farfetch
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Pairing #7
Eloquii Turtle Neck Tunic Sweater Dress, $99.95 at Eloquii
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Pairing #7
Torrid Double Buckle Over-the-Knee Boot in Faux Suede Black, $89.50 at Torrid
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Pairing #8
ROTATE Theodora Long Sweater in Yellow Cream, $369 at The Frankie Shop
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Pairing #8
Zara Leather Over the Knee Boots With Wedge Heel, $149.99 at Zara
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Pairing #9
Zara Jacquard Cardigan, $49.99 at Zara
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Pairing #9
Franco Sarto Franco Haleen Over the Knee Boot in Bordeaux Leather, $139.99 at Franco Sarto
