I should post more often about cold weather-related phenomena: as soon as I start taking illustrative pictures, it’ll turn sunny and warm and generally lovely. So here I am, feeling a bit awkward to write about chunky sweaters when it’s almost 20 degrees outside. But the posting schedule is sacred and I’m sure it’ll be cold and unpleasant very soon anyway.

When I was something like 12 or 13, my favourite outfit consisted of black leggings, black flat shoes (no heels allowed yet) and a seriously oversized Puma sweatshirt. Because or despite of this early formative experience, I have had a fondness of slouchy tops ever since. I like how they fall off the shoulder and generously obscure everything except my best features – the neck and the legs.

I like both proper sweaters and sweater dresses, unfortunately the cashmere dress by Joseph I really liked is sold out, so I have to make do with this Zara knit (on the plus side, robust cable knits are much more this season than polished cashmere). As you can see, it’s not long enough to be worn as a dress unless you are in your own home and can carefully control every angle. Despite this shortcoming, it fulfils other criteria important for sweater weather wear: it’s comfortable, cosy and warm and if you want, it can be sensual. Great for lounging with some tea and a book, but also appropriate when one feels feminine and … well, sexy. Just add cigarette pants when outside the house.

Which brings me to the hosiery on this picture. A while ago, I talked about sheer tights making a come-back and since then, Vogue has also confirmed I was right. Happily, Wolford has now brought out 5 den tights that I’m wearing here. These are much better than their 8/10 den ones – almost as sheer as I want, elastic, no saggy knees. They are expensive, but if you’re determined to sport the sheer black look, you know where to get the goods.