Also sweater dresses and general cold weather tops. I thought it would be best to put them all together, as I have quite a lot I want to talk about.
First of all, let's talk about this one. Although the horrendous lighting doesn't show it, this jersey is green. Yes, a deep green that is so on trend at the moment. It's also cropped - another trend. And the sleeves are quite baggy - additional trend alert. In short, even though I bought it last December (from Zara), it will still look very current this December. It is one of the softest jumpers I've ever owned. However, it is quite thick. I used it mostly while in Delhi, and expect to use it while travelling this winter. Unless you do tend to feel the cold, it isn't really a Mumbai piece.
One knit that can be used on a daily basis in Mumbai is this Zara top. It is knit wear, but it's very light - it's almost translucent in sunlight. It keeps you warm, but won't make you sweat. I used it regularly last year, and will definitely be doing so again this year. It's got baggy sleeves that come in at the wrists. It's cropped-ish. It's one of those basics that everyone needs in their wardrobe.
This cropped sweatshirt is another piece that's perfect if you live where it doesn't get very cold. It's made from thick jersey material aka T-shirt material. It combines winter wear very nicely with summery materials. It will keep you warm, but won't make you regret wearing it. As you can tell by the pic, it's comfy even on a sunny, winter day. This is another Zara piece. What can I say, Zara were on a roll with clothes last year! However you will find stuff like this in Forever 21 and Aeropostale as well.
Cropped hoodies are huge this winter. I bought this black one from La Senza. Yes. They do have an enormous amount of so-called loungewear that does very nicely for daily use. And this black, cropped hoodie was one of those pieces. It's made of the usual super-soft material that their loungewear is famed - by me, at least - for. The only issue is that with such cropped tops, you need to wear something underneath - like a lace bralette or a sports bra - otherwise you'll flash your bra every time you raise your arms.
Longer jumpers are also very welcome, especially slouchy ones. I got this grey one from Zara last year. It is one of the comfiest things ever! You feel relaxed the moment you slip it on. It is very oversized, but that's the charm.
I have a love-hate relationship with this striped Tommy Hilfiger sweater. It is very cosy. It's also light enough that you can wear it in Mumbai. Unfortunately the label is sewn right into the garment. You can't cut it off. Unfortunately? you ask. Yes, cos my skin has a major problem with labels. I usually cut off every label on my clothes - or suffer itching and rashes. It means that I can only wear this jersey with a tank underneath, making it very warm indeed. I usually reserve it for holidays to colder locations.
I have no such problem with this sweater. The label was long gone before I even got my hands on it. It was my Mum's - I think. That's how old it is! It's my fave slouchy, comfy jumper. I even wear it at home in the colder months. And always cuddle up in it when I've got a cold. Sadly, it's beginning to fray a little at the ends. But I'm determined to use it till it unravels.
I don't really have too many sweater dresses. This one from H&M is my fave. I use it constantly in the winter. It's one of those lighter knits, which make it perfect for Mumbai. And the style seems to suit me very well. I find that most sweater dresses are very thick, and quite unwearable. Given that this is one of H&M's basics, they're likely to have something similar this year as well, for anyone who likes the look of this.
I clearly have too many jumpers. I haven't even included all that I want to talk about, and yet this is an exceedingly long post already! Maybe I should concentrate on more suitable attire for Mumbai, and leave the jumpers to those who have snowy winters??
Till next time,
MumbaiGirl.
IG: @maryannecp
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