Winter Work-Wear Worries

It's easy to dress for success in temperate weather, blazers and suit pants seem intended especially for pleasantly moderate weather conditions. Summer, though not so simple, has dressing techniques easily mastered--a good deal of cotton and linen will get you through the dog days of summer without too much embarrassing perspiration. Winter, however, is another matter. If you live in an area that has any kind of winter you'll know...it's very difficult to look like an attractive, well put together Eskimo.

The solution is finding a store that offers a variety of layering options and attractive outerwear--one such store is Eddie Bauer. Founded in 1920 by the store's namesake, Eddie Bauer was a true outdoorsman and initially intended his company as a sporting goods store. But when he patented the first down jacket in America Eddie Bauer stores quickly became known for clothing. Today Eddie Bauer offers a wide selection of outerwear, but also suiting, denim , and accessories--but all with a sense of reliability and practicality handed down from their sporting origins.

The key is to layer, beginning with Eddie Bauer's hand-knitted sweaters and cashmere cardigans. These thick layers are perfect for throwing over suiting pieces and basic button downs. Available in a wide variety of colors and styles--my favorites have knitted ruffles along the buttons--it's easy to look polished at work. A usual fear is that adding a sweater to an outfit everyday will make your look monotone, and no one wants to look the same each day. Be sure that your wardrobe includes a wide variety of sweaters--v-necks, cardigans, crew necks, pull-overs and vests--and you will easily avoid this pitfall.

When a sweater isn't enough, Eddie Bauer's outerwear is the next step in winter warmth. Depending on the climate you live in, there is a wide selection of options from Bauer. For example the Leather Quilted Bomber jacket is an excellent option, with premium down quilted in an elegant diamond pattern and a soft lamb skin leather with princess seams. Or if you need a winter coat with full coverage a great option is the Christine Down Trench Coat. A fusion of a classic suiting piece, the trench, and down comfort warmth, this coat is made of water-repellent cotton for comfort.

Eddie Bauer was born to be the go-to store for sporting and outdoor apparel and goods--the store that clothed the first Americans to scale Everest and fit American pilots in WWII with down flight suits--it has since evolved into something more eclectic. Eddie Bauer is the store to rely on for functional yet attractive and professional clothing. Already affordable, especially for the high quality, Eddie Bauer coupons are available online from ShopAtHome.com--as well as 5% cash back on all of your purchases. You can count on Bauer clothing to hold up, keep you warm, keep you dry and keep you looking classic.

Submitted by Ann Marie from ShopAtHome.com