Modern office buildings are often freezing cold. Many female professionals sit most of the day doing tasks on the computer and have little opportunity to exercise and warm their bodies. Using a space heater often trips the breaker and the computer goes down, and, understandably, space heaters are forbidden comforts. The fashion industry has come to the aid of shivering professionals with creative and cozy solutions. Come to the rescue with a gift of warm office wear.
The “Sweater Coat” - A Perfect Holiday Gift
The sweater-coat is becoming more and more common. A sweater-coat is basically an “indoor coat,” extending to the knee. Frustrated employees no longer have to give the boss a nasty hint by putting on their overcoat. The long sweater-coat is an acceptable professional solution to cold indoor temperature.
Sweater Dresses - Warm and Fashionable and a Great Holiday Gift
The sweater dress is professional and sophisticated, and with a host of new fabrics, it is not droopy nor does it lose its shape with wear. Women can begin with a warm sweater dress and add a jacket, just in case. Interestingly, many sweater dresses have short sleeves that make it easy to add a jacket over the dress.
Inner Wear - A Thoughtful Holiday Gift for Your Significant Other
Inner wear is an ingenious type of thermal clothing that brings back long underwear in a very clever and feminine way. Not to be confused with undergarments (don’t throw away the bras and panties), inner wear is made of warm but silky thin fabric.
Crew neck or V-neck tanks fit comfortably under a sweater, blazer or suit. Woolen trousers slide on easily over soft and silky full-length inner pants. If you get too hot, these useful garments can be discretely removed in the ladies room, rolled up and will fit into a medium size purse. They are lifesavers for professional women who like to be warm and comfortable.
Sweater Vests - A Traditional Fashion Gift for the Holidays
The sweater vest is easy to find and keeps the body warm and the arms free. They allow one to wear a warm blouse or turtleneck underneath without compromising the freedom of the arms. With no bulk in the arms, one can add a blazer for additional warmth.
Scarves Worn Inside the Office - A Creative Idea for a Holiday GiftWarm but thin scarves of fine wool or cashmere with subtle fringes can be worn in the office. They are a cross between the traditional scarf that serves as fashion “dab of color” and the thick winter scarf designed for outerwear. They are problem solvers for women who are sensitive to drafts on the back of the neck.
The Shawl is Back! Surprise Her with a New Tradition
A larger version of the scarf – the “scarf shawl”, or “scarf sweater” - has come into being with a splash. It resembles the old fashioned “shawls” our ancestors wore. The pashmina shawl is especially popular. According to Kathryn Hatter, in her article, "What is a Pashmina Scarf?" (n.d.), pashmina is a finely woven, superior cashmere originating from Kashmir. The pashmina shawl can be wrapped around the body, leaving the arms free, or worn on the lap to warm the legs.
A very conservative professional women’s outfitter is selling a shawl this winter that is basically no different than the traditional woman’s shawl. It is lovely and reminiscent of the Irish “fisherman’s knit” sweater so popular in the sixties. It would make a great Christmas gift for the professional woman.
The Tunic is Here to Stay - A Warm and Fahionable Holiday Gift
The tunic has been around a long time, but still is still high on the shopping list for shivering professionals. Tunics are available with warm high collars or with scoop necks that can be worn over turtlenecks or plain tops. Tunics also reach the knee and may hang loose or are accessorized with a belt.
Give Her the Gift of Warmth
Fashion has come to the rescue of freezing female executives and office workers. The sweater dress, the long sweater coat, the scarf shawl and scarf sweater, the tunic, vest and “inner wear” make great holiday gifts for professional women.
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