"It gets dark early. It's cold. There may be, at any given time, a sort of slushy-snowy-watery substance on the ground that in the right light looks almost exactly like the pavement on which it has accumulated. You might step into this substance and find yourself submerged up to the ankle, if you're unlucky. What we're saying is: There are plenty of reasons to feel less than ecstatic about the arrival of winter."
"If summer is all about stripping things down to the bare necessities, winter is about piling it on and living it up. You can wear heavy wools and nubby tweeds and fuzzy corduroyall at once, if you want. You can layer with abandon. You can mix up textures and patterns and colors. You can, in short, really start dressin'. Sure, the sun may be setting earlier in the literal sense."
"Bench-made brogues might be a great choice for a brisk autumn day, but when the winter arrives in full force, you need footwear that can keep up with the weather. It should be warm (or allow for big, insulating socks), water resistant (or, even better, waterproof), and tall enough to keep your ankles dry when you're puddle jumping your way down the sidewalk."
Winter brings early darkness, cold temperatures, and frequent slushy, watery substances on sidewalks that can hide pavement and soak ankles. Fashion advantages include the ability to layer heavily, mix textures such as heavy wools, nubby tweeds, and fuzzy corduroy, and combine patterns and colors freely. Layering allows for warmth and stylistic experimentation, making winter a season for more elaborate outfits. Footwear must be warm, water-resistant or waterproof, and tall enough to keep ankles dry; insulated or basic waterproof boots paired with wool socks are practical choices. L.L.Bean's Bean Boots are noted as an iconic option.
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