Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow yesterday, which means another six weeks of winter. Since most people would be fine with winter ending after Christmas, but growing up in the upper Midwest, I know that winter lasts excruciatingly longer than that. By this time each year, my sweaters, scarves, and hats have lost a bit of their novelty and I’m ready to move on to happier, warmer days. Here are a few ways to help dressing for winter a little brighter: 

Bright tights. Even the smallest pop of color can feel like a breath of fresh air in the winter. One of my favorite ways to add color to my basic winter blacks is to wear some bright colored tights. Not only will they keep your legs nice and warm, but it will freshen up the black dress you’d rather put back in storage.  

Cute boots. Living in a snowy climate for most of my life means I learned how functional boots are at an early age. This season, a cute pair of boots could be a great way to freshen up your look and keep your feet warm and dry. Here are a few of my favorite, fun boots. 

Go bold. Instead of sticking with safe grey, black, and brown, don’t be afraid to brighten things up with a fun, bold color. Here are a few of my favorite bold items. Or if you want to be a little more subtle, try adding a belt, ring, or necklace that will add a fun splash of color. 

So, brighten up your wardrobe and show Punxsutawney Phil six more weeks of winter won’t get you down!