Couture Buys for the College Budget: Winter Weather Got You Down?

Winter Looks for Less: Dorothy Perkins Dress $50, Dorothy Perkins Faux Fur Coat $39, DSW Boots $33, Debenhams Clutch $28, John Lewis Jewelry $47

Though winter weather is right around the corner, the freezing temperatures and chilling winds are no match for your pea coats, UGG boots, and sequin knit scarves. Walking to class is no problem at all, but what about that awful moment when you and your girlfriends get ready to hit the club and you can’t decide what to wear? Black pants are overdone, and the last thing you want to do is hold your big puffy jacket while trying to keep it cool in front of that Liam Hemsworth look alike. The perfect solution for bar hopping fashionistas in the winter is a cozy, faux fur shearling over a gorgeous dress. Not only will you stand out against the boring skinny jeans and wool sweaters, but you’ll look put together and elegant. This look is incredible for holiday functions, and adding accessories can make it look even more extravagant. Dorothy Perkins offers this simple, pleated dress with a bold waistline. The beige coat brings out the dress’ natural color, but stands out when worn with a playful pair of black ankle boots. DSW has a brilliant selection of holiday pumps and boots for less than $40. Tote your things around with a Debenhams clutch, and bring the look together with a statement making necklace. Whether it’s a simple night out with the girls, a horse drawn sleigh ride date, or watching the ball drop on New Year’s Eve, this look is adorable and affordable for you fashionable college students!