Rag Report: Put a Spin on Winter Attire

Rag Report dives under the covers of fashion publications to rant or rave about all the glossy goodness.

For anyone who has spent at least one “spring” semester here at Syracuse University, you know that spring really means chunky sweaters, warm boots, and long sleeved tops. The winter months can get dull pretty easily since outfits are easily repeated. In order to avoid the same old sweater and jeans combination, Cosmopolitan captured some great ideas for the upcoming winter weeks in its November issue. Photographed in lower Manhattan, Marc Baptiste captures model Eva in her best poses around town.

Eva is posed slightly to her right side with her shoulders back, wind is blowing through her hair and she is staring straight on at the camera. Her makeup compliments the fall weather with light bronzed eye shadow and a deep red lipstick. Baptiste photographs Eva in a sexy yet elegant pose. Eva is wearing a black short cut pea coat, while her outfit may not seem to be winter ready, it does add some versatility to regular winter gear. Most winter coats are a dull, solid color, however, adding a belt this jacket looks much more fashion forward.

The next photo has Eva posing in front of an entryway. The background creates an interesting atmosphere, but since Eva is so close to the camera the focus is on her. Eva is still sporting a deep red lipstick and bronzed eye shadow. She stares directly into the camera. Eva is wearing a chunky cable knit sweater with a classic navy polo popped underneath. Her grey trouser paired with a black belt finishes off the classic look of warm winter.

In her final photo, Eva is in a classroom setting. The background has shades of brown including the purse that is carefully placed next to our model. Baptiste decided to switch up the shoot as Eva is facing her right instead of straight at the camera. She is also sitting down which allows her to have a more casual pose. Eva’s outfit is perfect for those chilly winter days. She is wearing a long sleeved blouse with a pair of pinstriped pants. Her outfit has a hint of sexiness but is still appropriate for those winter days.

Baptiste not only creates a show stopping editorial but readers get a few great ideas for their winter gear.

-Stephanie Smith