Turn on the Heat With Chill Winter Chic
New Hampshire' elegance, history and timeless style provides a sleek sophistication and chic flair that's perfect for holiday fashion
New Hampshire fashion tends to hibernate in fleece and flannel when the temperatures drop and the snow flies, but it doesn’t have to be like that. Pulling from the storied elegance woven throughout the state, and reflected in the timeless style of Strawbery Banke, winter fashion can actually be filled with an air of sleek sophistication and a side of chic flair. Here’s proof.

Pretty in Pink:
Knitted pink plaid tweed coat by Maeve ($42) from Wear House, layered over the Avery Burnout top by French Connection ($118), chunky blue stone and gold ring statement ring ($68) and emerald colored stone & gold drip earrings ($78), all from Evie. Pink cotton velvet Wendy pant by CP Shades ($286), from Bliss, with Sherbert platform heels by Circus NY ($42), from Wear House.

Bold & Bright:
Start off strong with the warm and soft Dutton skirt in Fuchsia ($187) by Krista Larson paired with the colorful waves crochet sweater by Farm ($295) from Evie. Add the malachite chain belt ($100) from Bliss and the chunky knitted beanie with tie dye Pom-Pom ($18) with the chunky blue suede boot with furry ankle by Montelliana ($98), both from Wear House, to tie it all together. And we can’t forget the electric blue leather “Fran Fran” bag by Clare V ($345) from Bliss.

New Girl on the Block:
The Smith jacket plaid hunter coat by the Great ($495) layered over the Yulia dress in Redford plaid by Trovata Birds of Paradise ($368), which is layered yet again over the Vita Floral Henley by Sundry ($72), all from Bliss. Paired with the Dutton Skirt in Peanut Peony and the Peanut Palazzo pant in black/white stripe ($167), both by Krista Larson. Show them you mean business by adding the vintage one-of-a-kind denim patch and pin robo hat ($42) and the tan harness belt by Free People ($42), both from Wear House. Keep your goodies safe and warm in the Hoa patchwork padded pouch from Evie ($72).

Snowflake in Pattern:
Hip 1960s white glitter icing mini dress ($84) paired with a 1960s vintage Alfred Weber black and white geometric jacket ($290) and a vintage Karen design hat ($42), all from Cotillion Bureau. Slip on some modern-day Mary-Jane flats for a rock ’n’ roll twist by Dolce Vita (Arora Ballet Flats $120) from Evie to complete the look.

Spanish Mary:
Stunning vampy vintage red silk slip dress by Natori for Saks 5th Ave ($84) under the spring runway 2005 Gucci sheer 1920s inspired blouse ($295) and the red wooden painted fan ($36), all from the Cotillion Bureau. Layer the black felted motorcycle jacket by L’Agence ($186) and the white western bejeweled boots by BCBG ($42), both from Wear House for an unexpected twist.

Sporty Red & Gold Lamé Party Look:
Vintage 1980s red and gold V-neck dress lamé dress ($275) from Cotillion Bureau, paired with the softest cashmere multicolored patchwork striped scarf by Kerri Rosenthal ($98), and finally, add the sleek bronze bootie by Stuart Wiseman ($92) for a modern touch and knitted striped fingerless cuffs by Veronica Beard ($72), all from Wear House. Tortoise shell chain earrings ($95) from Bliss take the look to another level.

Victorian Morning:
Deep blue velvet “Dree” jacket by CP Shades ($282), Bliss, layered over the Long Underpinning Slip in black ($173), the Pretty Dress in black/lead stripe ($279) and the ruched Ingalls scarf ($281), all by Krista Larson. Cinch it together with a vintage purple velvet bow belt ($38) from the Cotillion Bureau. And when you need to run out, slip on the Black Claire Venetian leather slippers by Frye ($198) from Bliss.

American Girl:
Vintage floral stripe twill pants by Emerson Fry ($168), Evie paired with the flouncy and flirty Mushroom blouse by Farm ($165) from Evie and the Penny Coat in Fushia ($250) by Krista Larson. Add the Gallito Shearling slipper by Beek ($300) from Bliss for style and comfort and top it off with the 1980s vintage leather patch belt with red leaves ($44) from Cotillion Bureau.

Shopping in Vintage:
Inara soft and chunky Cardigan in light caramel by Demylee ($426), layered over the Allover lips Phoebe blouse by Clare V ($245). Add The Seafare Jean in Rodeo Wash by the Great ($295), all from Bliss. Keep it comfy with the shearling slipper with leather tassels by Ulla Johnson ($236), the Cashmere pink love beanie by Kerri Rosenthal ($72), and a creamy crochet Mami clutch with wooden handles ($36), all from Wear House. Slippers by Frye ($198) from Bliss.

Winter Rose:
Vintage 1970s black sequin Victorian Disco peplum blouse ($88) with
Victorian beaded rose purse ($46) and metal rosebud earrings ($14), all from Cotillion Bureau, paired with a Fuchsia Cosmo skirt by Krista Larson ($196)
and Black Billy pull on cowboy boot by Frye from Bliss ($378) for a colorful and romantic winter style.
Find it. Buy it. Wear it.
A special thanks to Strawbery Banke Museum for the location of all the photos in this story, along with the shops that provided clothing and accessories that made our winter fashion feature happen.
Strawbery Banke Museum
14 Hancock St., Portsmouth / (603) 433-1100
Bliss Boutiques
85 Market St., Portsmouth / (603) 431-8285
Evie
74 Congress St., Portsmouth / (603) 373-8635
Krista Larson Designs
410 Middle Road, Brentwood / (603) 642-5077
Wear House
101 Market St., Portsmouth / (603) 373-8465
Cotillion Bureau
65 Bow St., Portsmouth / (603) 319-6680