My "Any Excuse to Wear a Hoodie" Christmas Sweatshirt 

My "Taking it Slow in the Snow" Sweater

1. H&M  2. Black Milk Clothing  3. American Apparel  4. American Apparel  5. J.Crew (Keep in mind - I bought most of this on sale because of the whole unemployment thing)

1. Pants that resemble pajamas in every way except that these are somehow acceptable to wear in public 

I still remember the magical moment three years ago in H&M when I discovered the perfect pair of pants. Made of a lightweight fabric with a fairly inoffensive pattern, they billow around my legs comfortably. Light enough to throw on at the end of summer when I didn't feel like shaving my legs, neutral enough to layer with for colder fall weather, these pants are more versatile than expected. They've traveled with me to three continents. They've been the perfect alternative for days I've wanted to wear sweatpants but also needed to leave the house. I've since bought another similar pair.

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The first time I wore the pants, you can clearly see how happy they make me

I don't know how much longer these pants will be socially acceptable (or if they even are) so take advantage while you can.

2. Leggings 

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Yes these are leggings with Dobby on them, please don't take fashion advice from me

3. Oversized knits

I recently read an article with fashion tips for short girls. At 5'3'' my wardrobe should at least somewhat resemble the short girl "do's" in the article, right? Wrong. Instead, I learned I was mostly choosing the unflattering "don't" option. These oversized sweaters are probably my biggest fashion faux pas. But I don't care and I'm recommending them anyway.

In the fall and winter, I live in these oversized knit sweaters. When they're long enough to cover my butt they might shorten the appearance of my legs but they're also perfect to wear with leggings. They are ridiculously comfortable but are still a step up, style wise, from a baggy sweatshirt.

Extra points for a turtleneck sweater that you can burrow into to protect from the wind or to protect from being recognized by the casual acquaintance you'd rather not make awkward small talk with.

Earbuds and a knit turtleneck are the perfect human repellent

4. Rompers/Jumpsuits 

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5. A chambray button down