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My daughter's wishlist for college in Vermont ❄️
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My girl is at school in Vermont, but we live in Texas! This calls for a bit of a wardrobe overhaul! Here is some of the cold weather gear she has on her wishlist and some things I'm suggesting she gets since I have experience in colder climates. We'r...
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Here are some basics - just starting to move into sweats weather!

 
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Brandy is the mothership for college students
Anastasia Sweatpants
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Parke sweatshirts are all the rage!
Classic Mockneck - Denim + White
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Great for layering under those sweaters!
We The Free Easy Does It Long Sleeve Tee
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Leggings are a wardrobe staple no matter where you are!
ALO Softsculpt High-Waist Legging - Navy
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It is killing me that low rise jeans are back
Low Rise Loose Jean in Pendulum
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Love that this comes in so many colors!
Porta Cashmere Henley Sweater
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Cute jeans - another staple for the closet!
The Low-Slung Baggy Jean in Airy Denim
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A cute fleece for the fall transition!
Mountain High 1/2 Zip
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The funnel neck on this is similar to Parke and much more affordable!
Zella Ultra Cozy Fleece Funnel Neck Pullover (Women)
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More staple sweatpants! I own these and love them.
Vuori Sedona Mid Rise Wide Leg Sweatpants (Women)
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Can you have enough sweatpants when you're in college?
Cozy Sweatfleece Mega Straight™ Sweatpant
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Such a pretty sweater!
Pointelle-Stitch Cardigan in Alpaca Blend
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These are the coziest of cardigans around!
CozyChic® Lite Circle Cardigan
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Shoes

We still need to lock in some actual winter boots!

 
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Love that Frye has wide calf options!
Miranda Boots
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Hoping to make these work until she's home for winter break before getting her hard core winter boots!
Hunter Original Play Tall Waterproof Rain Boot (Women)
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We both live in our Uggs, and by the look things, most of the girls in her dorm do too.
Women's Tasman II Leisure Slippers
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Love Rothy's for their washability
The Daily Flat in Minx for Women
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She prefers these short boots for easy off and on, but is hoping to find them in a color other than black.
Hunter Original Play Waterproof Rain Bootie (Women)
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Cozy shoes!
Boston Shearling Suede Leather
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Accessories

The usual scarf/hat/gloves stuff

 
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A good scarf is a necessity!
Nordstrom Cashmere Scarf
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Touchscreen gloves - I didn't know these existed!
Kessler Premium Lamb Leather Touchscreen Gloves
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Cute little beanie!
Treasure & Bond Classic Knit Cuffed Beanie (Women)
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When I lived in a colder climate, I liked headbands like these for late fall.
Sofier Winter Headbands
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Can't forget the socks!
Women's Merino Wool Blend Half Calf Sock 4-Pack
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These socks are really well rated! She hasn't needed to wear them yet but I'm glad to know they're there once the temps really start to dip.
Darn Tough Vermont Men's Apres Shorty Socks
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Jackets

Hoping these will get her through until after winter break!

 
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She's going to have quite a coat collection before winter hits!
SWEET EMERALD CANVAS JACKET
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Her note: "Not really needed, but cute!" Love it.
The Heath Double-Faced Coat - Luxe (Re)Wool
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This is insanely expensive and I have no idea what she's thinking!
Polo Ralph Lauren Polo Pony-embroidered Jacket | Blue
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My girl has never owned a rain coat in her life. What a change!
The North Face Antora Waterproof Rain Hoodie (Women)
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Love the look of this and it has a fleece lining for some extra warmth.
Pendleton Cedar Creek Canvas Parka - Women's - Clothing
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This style is so flattering and I love the color!
Barbour Rosamund Quilted Jacket - Women's - Clothing
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