Vintage Style in Winter! || 5 Tips on Keeping Warm 

HI I LOVE YOU. I forgot to mention the brand of my winter boots (not that they're vintage or anything), but they're "Spring Step". Also didn't mention any thermal wear since I don't have any, but that would definitely help too! If you guys have any tips on what you guys wear to combat the cold, be sure to leave them in the comments!

I just want a replica of your entire wardrobe

I dress Edwardian and sew my own clothes and trust me nothing feels better than putting on a camisole, than corset, than corset cover, than blouse. And layering thighs. And a long wool skirt. And I don't ever get cold. Like walking through knee high snow and taking off my coat because I was hot. Friend thought I was crazy when he saw me like that. But it's so comfy😊

as far as I know did vintage ladies layer up like no tomorrow when it got really cold. Since clothes were a lot more expensive back then, that could also mean grandpas old trousers underneath, or an old mans coats over everything else. They layered with what they had. But I guess they were not keen on getting fotographed like that, so most pictures seem to be of the rare occasions where they dressed up and cold be damned, because what will the in laws think if I turn up wearing winter boots! But one can save a lot the outfit with an awesome coat, so I really agree with you for that it is the most important :) I also like my long woolen skirts, aaaand underskirts help also a lot. layers layers layers! :)

Oh man, thank you for naming the style of coat, it's super cute. That green sweater is adorable btw.

Sometimes I even layer skirts to keep my legs a little warmer. My favorite combo is a ruffly cotton skirt underneath, which provides a lot of air pockets to trap heat, and wool on the outer layer. I've heard the key to staying warm is providing small air spaces (avoiding skin tight stuff aside from tights) around your body which can trap the warmth you make and keep you cozy. As an habitually cold person, though, I'm just going to have to be okay with looking like a cute sausage in the winter with all my layers.

Great video ! I never comment on anything (too shy, and English is not my first language, please be kind) but there are some tips that my grandma and mama gave me too keep warm and look fabulous in Parisian winter : If you are wearing a skirt : a slip and has many petticoats has you can fit under your skirt, without looking funny. Wool, thick cotton, velour or cashmere is the best to keep warm. On a regular basis, fabric from natural fibers are usually the best. Even if it make clothes more expensive, they usually last longer. (I can still wear the linen and cotton dresses from my great-grandma, and she was not kind with her clothes) Gloves : I wear two pairs ! I get some thin undergloves from winter sports shops and I add my pretty winter gloves on top, when it starts snowning. Multiple layers : For everything, really. I do the same thing with socks that I do with gloves ! My grandma would make me change if I did not were a tanktop under my shirt, and then my sweater and jacket/coat. On a very cold day I can wear up to 5 layers outside and 3 layers when I'm Inside. Shoes : invest in a very good pair and take care of it. I took me way too many shops but I found a pair of ankle high leather boots that I love. They were a bit expensive but I've been wearing then for 3 year (expect in the summer) I clean and wax (is it the good word?) them every month or so, and have the end of the heel replaced every year. Always carry an ombrella, especially if you do not own a good raincoat ! Winter fabrics are thick and take a lot of time to dry, getting then wet during the day is your worst ennemy, if you cannot change you'll end up sick ! And there is nothing worse than leaving school (or work) and noticing that your coat is still wet from the morning. My mama general advice on clothes : when you can spend money, you should buy expensive clothes if you are sure that they will last you ten years. You'll stop wearing a good suit when it no longer fits, not because it is falling appart at the seams. Love from France, you are a wonderfull and precious human being. Your videos are always a ray of sunshine in my day. Sorry for any English mistakes.

OK so I used to live in the cold tundra snowlands. The very first layer on the skin was silk long underwear. Wintersilks makes the thinnest lightest warmest! I could wear that under the rest of my clothes and I was ok. As long as my feet stayed warm and dry. First layer needs to be long sleeve, or I would freeze.

God you're such a delightful human being ! And your editing is so fun and witty and gah. Your videos just brighten my days! ♡ Also, definitely needed this video for cold weather outfit inspo!

It's so interesting that I have the opposite experience. I live in the south where it gets much too hot and doesn't get that cold in winter, hardly ever snows or gets below 30 degrees in winter but we have plenty of summer days well above 100 degrees and high humidity. It is easier for me to dress stylishly (dandy/vintage menswear) in colder weather because I like to layer! Sometimes on the hottest days, wearing a short sleeve dress shirt and a vest and tie is just too hot and I don't like shorts so I'm stuck with jeans or slacks. But I can always add a cardigan and blazer over my dress shirt and vest (maybe even a tank top under all that) and put warm leggings under my slacks in the coldest weather. But I know if I wore dresses or skirts they would be so practical in summer, but I am just not a dress girl whatsoever!

Finally someone talks about this! It´s almost imposiible to find some winter vintage outfits and tips. So thank you for this video. And I realized, that I wear scarves and shawls in vintage style for years! Cause I don´t like hats, I wear scarf wraped all over my head.^^

I had my mink shawl coat design 1950 vintage and a 1920 mink hat to match, my reversible bomber jacket is made vintage 1941 with mink on one side and lambskin on the other side and the hat I design myself, I also have another mink French beret hat with a vintage design shawl sweater. I really did not think about vintage clothing but love the 1950's design coats and everywhere I go a lot of older people ask if my mink coats are vintage. A beret hat style will really look great on you and it is a vintage style which will compliment your vintage coat. Now, I am taking up sewing my own vintage garments; a 1940's blouse which looks just like purchased at a vintage store. I will be sewing a 1941 dress out of rayon knit with flowers which were popular in that year. I only have been sewing for 3 months and collected vintage patterns; I can purchase vintage fabric which is great. great video

For shoes - invest in insulating soles, which you then can change between your shoes for warmer feet ;)

I live in Boston!! And I've got some additional tips. I don't wear vintage really but I do wear ONLY skirts, no pants, and I have to walk to work no matter the weather. Most of my skirts are wool and all below the knee at least. I have all thick knit leggings and fleece-lined tights, and I'll often double or triple them when it's particularly cold. Whatever has the smoothest surface goes inside because that's easier to slip on or off. I'm sure wearing regular pants under a skirt could work great but don't rule out wearing tights under even those, and never be afraid to triple your socks, especially if your boots aren't too insulated or you want to wear another type of shoe. In my experience wool is significantly less insulating than goose down BUT very good with wind resistance. I've been looking into some fleece lined tank tops and other under-layers because I know even just wearing an extra shirt can help a lot.

Layers are the secret! You are looking classy, sassy and warm! That yearbook photo tho...glad I hadn't taken a drink, cuz that cracked me up soo bad. Maybe cause around these parts, -30 C is common in the winter and I think my yearbooks might have a few pics like that. lmao

Yaaasss! It's so hard to look good when it's cold (or hot!) let alone vintage! You're killing it, girl!

Oh my gosh Frodo is just too adorable. I know lots of friends sing the praises of fleece lined tights.

I love Frodo so much❤️ he is a real cutie, also I’m so jealous of your image in general, clothes and all ❤️

Just came across this and had to comment: my maternal grandmother told me years ago that winter time here in North East Tennessee was a colder than say in the past 40 years or so and around here the ladies actually wore flannel petticoats and like WW2 heavy cotton stockings. Plus ankle or shin high over shoes. Also rabbit fur ear muffs and hand muffs. Probably even some heavier cotton gloves that came up midway between wrist and elbow. I can remember some of those things from when I was very young, especially on women at church.

Personnal tip: if you live someone that gets a lot of snow, go for skirts that reach mid-calf instead of full length. That way it won't drag in the snow and sand and salt, and your boots will cover the exposed part of your legs anyway.

The last bit with your neighbors was so funny. I love your coat!

I'm so glad that we don't have that cold weather where I live. The coldest it gets, and that's usually at night, is around 34F. But I do enjoy bundling up. Need a new coat after seeing yours. It is harder to dress vintage when it's cold. I can't wait for spring.

Very useful video! Weather is getting cold again here in Portland, OR. For some reason the weather always gets warmer in January then snaps back in February. I have some thermal wear tips too: Uniqlo's heattech line. They have lots of different styles so it's easy to find something that will work underneath vintage pieces. It's a little pricey, but I've been using the same pieces for 4 years. Also, back in the day, people (regardless of gender) would wear shoe covers over nicer footwear in the winter, sometimes lined with fur other warm materials.

Your little added song clips make your (already amazing) videos just that much better!

You should really do a video on how you wash and care for all of your beautiful vintage clothing. And that's what kind of scares me off from trying the vintage style....👍👍👍

Brilliant, and hilarious editing! I LOL’d @ “I will sing...the song of my people”. You crack me up! Thank you for all of your hard work for our amusement, Rachel! Stay warm.

Any1 else love the bloopers as much as I do? Lol

you can find things in odd places if you know what to look for. I found a vintage look coat at Old Navy probably 10 yrs ago at this point, just had to fix the cheap lining. I live in Rhode Island, my desk drawer at work is full of cute shoes in the winter, so I just commute in my winter boots. Layers are the way to go. I previously had a 20 min walk to my office, bought a kiddie snow overall that I wore over my work clothing and removed when I got to the office, co-workers though I was weird, but I was warm, and could still dress cute!

Ooooh, you're not wearing an underskirt/ underdress, especially in winter!? 😱❄ Sacrilege! Some people have mentioned it, I think silken underwear is a great start in winter. 👍🏻 Also I now understand that part from "Swing Time" (1936) so much better, when Fred&Ginger go to the countryside in winter, the snow is almost knee high and she's wearing the *thickest* fur coat but basically pumps with it. And then she's like all romantically "I'm cold..." 😟 And Freddie's like "You know, you'd wanna be wearing galoshes." 😳 Hahaha, that is hilarious, now especially after all the explanations here. 😂🤭 Thank you, you're all great! 🥰

I just love that Frodo sings the songs of his people - that's awesome Another great vid to by the way Rachel

love the bloopers at the end

I love your winter skirt, black tights and boots. 👗👗👗👗👢👢👢👢💋💋💋💋💄💄💄💄💅💅💅💅😍😍😍😍♥️♥️♥️♥️🔥🔥🔥🔥

Okay you are LITERAL GOALS I love your outfits so much and I wish I could have all of your confidence and dress like you! (Okay but not ALL of it because you need to keep some too!) Anyway, thank you for this video and thanks for being you! Keep on keeping on (:

That ending, priceless!!! ‘Don’t you forget about me’ 🎶

The jacket you wore over the green turtleneck is beautiful

Really great tips! I've enjoyed discovering your vintage channel. :D Here are some of my tips from super chilly Sweden. I'd go for a nice undershirt of "winter"-silk (?). It is a tank-top of thicker silk, which means it will keep you warm but also it breaths, so you don't expire from heat when you're inside (I hear good things about bamboo too). It's not very expensive either. As it is on underneath it won't show as too modern and ruin a beautifully put together outfit. Wool is a running theme for Swedish winters. Wool sweaters, wool leggings, wool underwear, wool everything. Wool-socks are awesome worn in slightly bigger lace ups. We have a special kind of thick woollen sock called "raggsockor" ( apparently translates as teal socks?) that are popular to this day. Also, did a search for the kind of shoes my grandmother's generation would've worn. Mostly lace ups but ski boots were worn for everyday as well: goo.gl/images/RgMBXu goo.gl/images/6fUas8 goo.gl/images/FpFBHk goo.gl/images/aVjJgf Looking forward to watching more of your vids!

I'm always cold so this definitely helps especially since I live in the Midwest. It was 60 this morning and in an hour it was snowing 😭 You're channel is my go to for vintage style

While I'm sewing I have your videos on in the background, it's very relaxing and gives me extra vintage vibes 👌

Petticoats and crinolines are also a lifesaver in the winter months (I live in Atlanta which normally doesn't get too cold but has been getting mighty cold this winter) because they keep you warm and stop the itchiness caused by wool.

I have a few tips! 1. Wear pants under a skirt. If the skirt is long it won't be as noticeable! 2. This is something I know old folk ladies would do- Wool socks! 3. Back to the old ladies- If you notice how Matryoshkas look, you can tie yourself up that way. You may look like a ball-shaped old lady, but it works to keep warm. Basically, look to Russians if you want to know how to keep warm. 3. Put cotton balls in your ears. I have to do this because otherwise, my ears will hurt from the wind. 4. Fur coats can be pretty vintage, as can anything fur. Hope it helps!

Rachel, my mom had lovely black suede high heel booties from her youth in the late 1940s with a wool lining and real black fur around the ankles. I was dying for them, but my feet never fit them. (Great sadness). She also wore galoshes over her everyday shoes for rain and snow. Not very glamorous, but it was the thing back then for women and men to protect their shoes. And she said they always wore pantyhose. They never went bare legged after a certain age, especially if they had jobs. I have a photo of her in a beautiful gray suit in the 1950s before she went to Europe. You’d love it, especially her hat. Just thought you’d like to know a few tidbits about that era.

Rachel I love you and your videos ❤️❤️❤️ they’re always so amazing and I get so excited everytime you update ❤️❤️

I love your videos! I don’t dress vintage really cause it’s just not me but I have such an appreciation for it and I think it looks great on other people and you look absolutely amazing always!

Your editing skills are so freakin good, and every time you edit Frodo to say something I die :') so cute

My little egg doth return! Hope you're feeling better bb.

I couldn't help it. It's been a long day of doctor work in the hospital and my brain is fried, but when you said you were going to over body parts I just collapsed into a fit of giggles 😂 made my day. Awesome video as always though. Thanks from a Canadian girl 😘

My grandma who passed away at 101 years old. Had three crazy looking stockings, that were like super thick material from the hip to just below the knee, from the knee down it was like, pantyhose. She had four pairs, and she wore them under her skirts in the winter. Her style never changed over the decades. Idk how she managed to be comfortable.

Loved those flat winter boots! They look really comfortable. Loved the video! Dark green looks great on you. I'm really surprised that one of the companies you buy your reproductions from hasn't hired you to model. You would be a lovely vintage model. You make me laugh and your 🐕 is so cute!

You might want to check out the booties - UGG Geovana. They are sold on Zappo’s and I think the black ones look quite vintage, especially when worn with black tights or leggings.

My mother was born in 1928, so she was in school between the years 1934 and 1946, when she graduated from high school. I have it from her, at least, that when she was a little girl, they absolutely were never allowed to wear trousers to school. She grew up in Kansas, which was pretty bleedin' co!d, and I used to ask her, horrified, how she kept her legs warm. She basically said they didn't. It was either go bare-legged, or wear long underwear pants under your skirt. I remember thinking that was barbaric. I just discovered your wonderful content. I love watching you. I'm old enough to be your mom, but your style reminds me so much of MY mom. You make me feel maternal and miss my mom at the same time. Trippy. But lovely.

That expectations vs reality opening hit hard.

Loving this mixture of anatomy and vintage style:) And that amazing necklace/choker/whatever, it's pretty.

Yay, I have the same notebook for the Japanese course I'm taking!

I love that grey coat you are wearing at the end ! Love the little inserts of music and Frodo input always makes me laugh ❤️Xx

This video arrived on a perfect day for Indiana. Yesterday, it was 52 degrees outside, and today is 34 degrees and snowing. Wah.

See I have the opposite problem. I live in the south in the United States. Late fall, winter, and early spring are great. Summer is so hot that I can't figure out how to make vintage work then. Like we had 3 solid months of 90°+ weather this year... 😅 Anyway, I love your vids so much!!!

I love the coat and the boots! And I'm happy with a winter lookbook that is finally from somewhere where it gets really cold ;)

Minnesota... omg such style killer!!!!

Iv been looking everywhere for a nice vintage/ dress coat so thanks

Oo nice! it's so hard for me to make an effort to be fancy in winter, if it's cold I dont care what I look like then when I'm out its like 'aw....I care what I look like' I'm from southern California and anything below 75° makes me want to die so I respect your strength living and commuting in real winter lol

You are soo lucky to have your Grandmas house. We rent and its the pits. love your blouse. People are always asking me if I am cold, but my long dresses keep me toasty.

You’re the best! Video was fun to watch! Great editing

Great video, just in time for extremely cold week in my country. And can we talk about the olive pants! To die for. The soulfull Frodo makes you really think about the meaning of life and all xD

Oh my gosh your hair in this video is SO CUTE

Thank you for doing this video. I started working in an office and its freezing! This will totally help.

Ohmygoodness, super good tips, adore your style as always (need more wool skirts in my life now)!!! It took this California girl living through 3 Swedish winters + 2 now in New York to feel like I finally could still feel cute and like I'm showing my style during the cold months! My go to is a vintage style velvet turban, so warm and totally gives that vintage vibe! Oh, and also a knitted ascot instead of a scarf! :)

I love your blouse! The details on the sleeves are so super cute! I will say that any of the ladies who want to wear vintage style shapewear like a girdle will have a toasty middle. I tried a girdle out for a few days just to see what it was like, and it about burned me up. I felt like a toasty little sausage. Lol

Super helpful! I also live in mass. The winters are COLD! Thanks for the useful advice.

Wow,coat is so elegant

your boots are amazing!!

Im so so glad I found your channel! Finally someone who is wonderful at this! And very funny also, I'm looking forward to more videos!

My dog really perked up when Frodo started singing. "My people are calling me, mama!"

All we get is rain ...oh and errrr rain!!! Cold rain in winter , warm rain in summer mwaaaaa!!!

I live in Finland where winter can be quite extreme :D so I HIGHLY recommend lots of layers and take a good look on material of your clothes. A long coat won't do anything for you if its made of acrylic or polyester etc. You'll simply freeze. So wear wool! Woolen tights, woolen coat that has good lining. Also silk keeps you warm. Fo example silk top under wool sweater. Sorry, if you are vegan, but it will be so difficult for you here in winter if you refuse to wear according to weather

Your Dog is hilarious..I had to watch that part over like 4 times..lol. 🤣

so my protip for wearing dresses/ skirts in winter and staying warm is ice skating tights. those things are seriously warm and they last.

Thanks for this video! Loads of useful tips. My favourite winter coat is a dark blue Collectif 'Pearl' coat I bought in last year's January sale (I buy everything on sale!). It's beautiful. Most of their coats are 50% off online at the moment. Before you ask, I don't work for them; I just love their stuff! Just wondering what types of hats you vintage gals would recommend for winter? x

Great tips! It feels a little ironic to be watching this when it's 30 degrees in New Zealand, but I'll be storing away this info for the cooler months :)

You intro is so true wow. Thank you for always staying honest! I'll start looking for a riding coat now. Any tips for looking vintage in the rain?

I switch from my snow boots when I get into the office too! Best way to do it in utah

Where I live is quite warm in Winter (around 15C/52F during the day), I'm looking to travel to colder places and have literally no idea how to dress for that weather lol. So thank you!!

Nah. For me, being a perpetual ice cube, I pretty much just abandon style when it gets below like 50°. But good job, Rachel, continuing to look fabulous. ❤ 👍 😃

Thermal underwear is the way to go! That stuff can make me sweat even when it's -10 outside. It's magical :D But thank you for all the tips! ♥

Layering... Cuddle duds leggings. Knee high hand knitted wool socks. Water resistant boots - I don't care on looks here, but keeping my feet dry. A flannel petticoat or two. Wool skirt. A silk undershirt. A blouse I like. A sweater on top My long wool coat - was a men's, I've fixed it to fit me. A silk scarf over my head. My grandpa's wool and fur hat - it's still good, I'm wearing it until it falls apart. A wool scarf over my face.

Pro Tip from someone who is outside most of the day (even in winter at -10°C). Get insulated tights!!! They look like nylons but but they are warmer then any regular pants I ever owned. Yiu can get them on Amazon.

There is no good way to talk about sections of the body without sounding like a serial killer XD But this was super helpful! Had me cracking up at work *shuuush dont tell the boss* ALSO- loved the yearbook photo XD You made me smile and I could tell you had fun with this video and for that I am glad!

I got some idea of vintage winter footwear and outerwear from the old show “lassie”. The mom (June?) wore boots with her dresses

girl where did u get that short-sleeved sweater that you got on? its really pretty

To combat the cold Maryland winters I don’t go outside when it’s under 60 degrees F. So basically from Nov to March. Cold weather makes me angry.

Rachel it’s like ever time I see you, you get more Adorkable

Rachel! I looove the shirt you are wearing in this video

I wish I was cold enough in so cal to have cute vintage coats 😂 I recently made a vintage inspired coat and it’s only been cold enough to wear it once and I was so hot but determined to wear it once this winter! It’s currently 70 degrees and I’m using the ac in our car still 😅

There are thermal tights that are for winter on amazon

I love your style Rachel! You're a funny gal with tons of pazzaz. I really enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for the great tips. Carry on with your great creativity.:-)

I stumbled across an almost identical bolo tie to that one around toronto at a vintage sale right after i watched the haul video and immediately bought it

Always have to watch through to the end! 😂

I'm taking a page from the 18th century and making myself a quilted petticoat for under my skirts

LOVE this videoooo

Why am I here in July 2021?? ... because I wanted to feel the cozy vibes even though it's over 90 this week...

Love from my heart