First published in Wearever the Weather on 8 November 2011.
Kilts. Haggis. Rob Roy. Edinburgh has always had a rather Wuthering Heights-esque aura, with its people dressing to match. If you are travelling to Edinburgh during wintertime, obviously you can look forward to the amazing Hogmanay celebrations. However, you will definitely be greeted by the wet and cold weather unique to the British isles, so make sure you are armed with trench coats and warm wellies, the top fashion staple of Scotland. Don't bother with the brolly because the wind will blow it in every direction, so chances are you will get more wet than going around without one. Instead, try and wear something with a hoodie, or simply put on a snugly fitted hat.
My Stylist Packing List
For sightseeing around the Edinburgh Castle, the Carlton Hill, and the Royal Britannia in the coming winter months, it will be best for you to get around with a light coloured chunky oversized knitwear matched with dark coloured tights, and paired with a sharp coloured pair of flat knee-high boots. To cater for the cold and drizzling weather, cover it all with a fitted full length coat.
For a decent lunch at the Witchery or the Balmoral, wear a tight fitting pastel colour cashmere dress with a pair of over the knee boots. Cover it all up with a full length furry jacket, which would keep you warm outdoors, while looking all stylish indoors where the heater is on full blast.
With its freezing weather, you will be surprised at how skimpy people are dressed for clubbing in Scotland. If you are only heading for a drink at the neighbourhood pub on Rose Street, just your sweatshirt, jeans and sneakers will do the trick. For clubbing at Why Not? though, you should aim at dressing to impress, with a bright coloured tube dress and a pair of killer heels to match. Watch out for the cobbled streets while you are getting to the club!
In building up for the Christmas atmosphere, there will be a Christmas market and an outdoor ice skating rink at Princes Street Gardens, so make sure you pack some warm and functional sportswear for the unique experience of skating right between the city centre and a castle.
Style Inspirations
Online Resources
For more information on Edinburgh, refer to Time Out Edinburgh or the List Edinburgh. The Big Issue Edinburgh, which you can buy from any homeless guy holding it out and screaming "BIG ISSUE" on top of his lungs, is filled with information about the city. It is also a social corporation which helps those in need to find a means in supporting themselves - through selling copies of the magazine. So when you get to Edinburgh, show that you care by getting a copy.
Shopping and Designers
Monsoon is one of my favourite shops in Britain, because their products are so feminine and exquisite. It is definitely one of the best places to look for a dress.
Jenners and House of Fraisers are ancient looking department stores right in the heart of Edinburgh, which is somewhere to go for the old school shopping experience.
For some tartans maneuvered in a fashionable way, head over to Ness Scotland Clothing Co or Clova of Scotland on the Royal Mile. With everything in there so cute and quaint, I am positive you will find something you absolutely adore.
Kilts. Haggis. Rob Roy. Edinburgh has always had a rather Wuthering Heights-esque aura, with its people dressing to match. If you are travelling to Edinburgh during wintertime, obviously you can look forward to the amazing Hogmanay celebrations. However, you will definitely be greeted by the wet and cold weather unique to the British isles, so make sure you are armed with trench coats and warm wellies, the top fashion staple of Scotland. Don't bother with the brolly because the wind will blow it in every direction, so chances are you will get more wet than going around without one. Instead, try and wear something with a hoodie, or simply put on a snugly fitted hat.
My Stylist Packing List
For sightseeing around the Edinburgh Castle, the Carlton Hill, and the Royal Britannia in the coming winter months, it will be best for you to get around with a light coloured chunky oversized knitwear matched with dark coloured tights, and paired with a sharp coloured pair of flat knee-high boots. To cater for the cold and drizzling weather, cover it all with a fitted full length coat.
For a decent lunch at the Witchery or the Balmoral, wear a tight fitting pastel colour cashmere dress with a pair of over the knee boots. Cover it all up with a full length furry jacket, which would keep you warm outdoors, while looking all stylish indoors where the heater is on full blast.
With its freezing weather, you will be surprised at how skimpy people are dressed for clubbing in Scotland. If you are only heading for a drink at the neighbourhood pub on Rose Street, just your sweatshirt, jeans and sneakers will do the trick. For clubbing at Why Not? though, you should aim at dressing to impress, with a bright coloured tube dress and a pair of killer heels to match. Watch out for the cobbled streets while you are getting to the club!
In building up for the Christmas atmosphere, there will be a Christmas market and an outdoor ice skating rink at Princes Street Gardens, so make sure you pack some warm and functional sportswear for the unique experience of skating right between the city centre and a castle.
Style Inspirations
For more information on Edinburgh, refer to Time Out Edinburgh or the List Edinburgh. The Big Issue Edinburgh, which you can buy from any homeless guy holding it out and screaming "BIG ISSUE" on top of his lungs, is filled with information about the city. It is also a social corporation which helps those in need to find a means in supporting themselves - through selling copies of the magazine. So when you get to Edinburgh, show that you care by getting a copy.
Shopping and Designers
Monsoon is one of my favourite shops in Britain, because their products are so feminine and exquisite. It is definitely one of the best places to look for a dress.
Jenners and House of Fraisers are ancient looking department stores right in the heart of Edinburgh, which is somewhere to go for the old school shopping experience.
For some tartans maneuvered in a fashionable way, head over to Ness Scotland Clothing Co or Clova of Scotland on the Royal Mile. With everything in there so cute and quaint, I am positive you will find something you absolutely adore.