Winter Wardrobe Sorted

I can't believe I'm even thinking about woolen coats and beanies considering it's so damn hot outside! But there is only 6 weeks of summer left and if your anything like me, this is the time I start assessing what I've got stashed away for my kids winter wardrobe, what we can still fit into from last year and what we need to purchase this year. 

I have a little check list I like to follow: 

5 "every day" long sleeve tee's
2 "good" tops
4 jumpers
2 pull-overs/hoodies
2 long sleeve shirts
2 "good" winter dresses for special occasions
3 "every day" dresses
3 pairs of "every day" jeans or pants
1 pair of "good" jeans
3 skirts
1 "good" coat
1 "everyday" parka
1 raincoat
3 pairs of tights
10 pairs of socks (because you'll loose at least 4 of them!)
2 pairs of gloves
2 beanies
2 scarves
1 pair of sneakers
1 pair of "good" shoes
1 pair of gumboots
10 pairs of undies
10 singlets/vests
5 spencers
5 pairs of winter PJ's
1 dressing gown
1 pair of slippers/Ugg boots

It looks like a lot when you list it like that doesn't it! But if you grab some sale items from last season, combine some hand-me-downs and clothes you've put away, you usually only have to buy 1/3 to half that amount. I also like to buy summer clothes that can double as winter fashion pieces. Layer a long sleeve tee under a t-shirt or smock dress and you'll get an extra season out of it. 

Here are a few of the Petit Armoir sale pieces that can be doubled as Winter wardrobe essentials:

Add a grey long sleeve tee under this gorgeous dusty pink palysuit by Baobab and you'll get a whole other season out of it!

This ChalknCheese Bella Special Occasion Dress can be work over a cream long sleeve tee and cream tight. Add some Chocolate boots from the new WALNUT Melbourne Winter collection and you've created a classic stunning outfit. 

Not just for the girls. Add a white or cream long sleeve tee under this Oishi-m Steal Tee and get 12 months instead of 6 months wear out of it. 

Layer this Freshbaked tee over a pair of jeans and a long sleeve tee in white, red or navy and not only will he be extra warm but you've just given him a funky new outfit!