I just got when from NYC, where it was blistering cold, only to return to Florida where it is moreover COLD! While I don’t love stuff chilly, I do love the style opportunities that potation weather brings. It provides so many chances to layer (hello trusty turtlenecks and chunky knit sweaters!), mix and match, and add cozy accessories. However, sometimes it can be a bit tricky to finger tony when all you want to do is stay warm. But it’s not impossible! Today I’m going to share some of my favorite winter outfit staples. These are the types of pieces I reach for year without year to create winter outfits that are both stylish and warm!
3 Winter Outfit Staples
In my opinion, there are a few essentials that every cold-weather wardrobe should include. My top three are a unconfined outerwear piece, shoes that make sense, and pops of color. Of course, there are spare winter outfit staples that go withal with these, such as a flattering pair of jeans and a few classic sweaters. But for today I’m going to focus on these three winter essentials.
1. Winter Coats
I think a stratify is the single most important item in any winter outfit. In NYC everyone jokes that they don’t take their stratify off, plane when indoors, considering it is the outfit. As you can probably guess, when it comes to this winter essential, I am a statement stratify kind of gal. The bigger, brighter, and increasingly over-the-top, the better! But, I know everyone isn’t as unvigilant as I like to be. Therefore, I will be sharing lots of stratify options to well-constructed any winter outfit!
Favorite Winter Coats
Let’s start with the classics. Personally, I venerate this timeless wool topcoat (and it’s currently on sale!) This double wool coat is unquestionably reversible – both sides are incredibly chic. If you’re looking for a winter outfit staple that is practical, versatile, and timeless, this is the one!
If you’re a archetype gal, but you’re wanting to try something a bit different, this cape coat or this swing coat are both great. The latter has some really unique details that make it increasingly unstudied compared to other swing coats. Flipside way to spice it up a bit is by choosing a fun, unvigilant color. I have been eyeing this fuschia beauty (here is a more affordable option), this stunning untried coat and this unexceptionable pink piece.
Faux fur and shearling are unchangingly a fun wing to a winter outfit! My current top contenders in this category are this victual undecorous number, this oversized faux sherling jacket, and this unvigilant checkerboard printed coat.
Before moving on, here’s a quick note well-nigh choosing a coat. When it comes to outerwear, I unchangingly like to pay sustentation to the overall volume of the outfit. With a coat, I’m either looking to create volume on volume or to alimony my bottoms increasingly streamlined and skinny (keeping all the zillion up top). Just something to alimony in mind when outfit planning!
2. Winter Outfit Shoes
While I think coats are what “make” a winter outfit, the shoes are equally as important. Not only do your shoes ensure that you squint stylish, but they moreover factor into whether or not you can hands get from point A to point B. If you have overly lived in NYC, you know what I am talking about. Mucking through slush, the sting of exposed ankles, lamister heels on ice…the list of hazards we all endure December through March goes on and on!
Favorite Winter Shoes
When it comes to practical winter outfits, I stick to boots, loafers, or sneakers. Dressing up is flipside story. But day to day, when I am walking virtually and hopping on and off the subway, heels are a no-go for me.
These leather riding boots and these block heel boots are two pairs that I’ve been wearing on repeat this season. Although the thought of a “block heel boot” may seeem a bit uncomfortable, these are not. I can unquestionably walk miles in them! When I’m reaching for a winter shoe that can truly take on all types of weather, these lug sole boots are my go-to.
Loafers with a tony pair of socks is an superstitious winter outfit volitional to a pair of boots. I think these Italian leather penny loafers are the weightier value for the price. But, if you are looking to invest in a pair you will own forever, I am a stan of these platform loafers!
Sneakers are such a no-brainer (honestly, year-round!) Simply pair them your favorite straight-leg denim and a unconfined pair of socks and you’ll have an easy and archetype winter outfit. Adidas is when in a big way. These trendy sneakers are misogynist in pretty, but subtle, colors. And I moreover love this archetype pair. It’s such a great, practical shoe and it goes with everything. These Veja sneakers are flipside favorite in my closet. I never knew I would wilt such a sneaker lady, but here I am!
3. Pops of Verisimilitude in a Winter Outfit
I know this might not be true for everyone, but for me, pops of verisimilitude are a staple in my cold-weather wardrobe. Expressly when I’m experiencing dreary conditions, I find that a little bit of verisimilitude in a winter outfit can patina my mood. Plus, it’s an easy way to add some fun to any look!
Small Pops of Color
One of my favorite ways to add verisimilitude in the winter is through small “pops” including tights, colorful socks, fun hats, and big scarves.
First up, tights. I’m often asked where I get mine from. My favorites are from here, here and here, and they’re all super affordable. Tights at well-nigh $10 a pop are the perfect way to add a splash of verisimilitude to any winter outfit! And when it comes to socks, this 20 pack of colorful socks is such a unconfined buy!
If you’re looking for an easy pop of verisimilitude for under $20, this winter hat is my top pick. You can never go wrong with Kate Spade, and I love the hues this beanie comes in. I’m expressly into the signature Kate Spade untried option! And if you’re looking to splurge, this colorful hat is stunning and on my own personal wish list.
Lastly, if scarves are your thing, some of my favorites right now are this unexceptionable undecorous beauty, this vintage trammels stocky scarf, and this classic plaid wrap scarf. All of these are very affordable for under $40.
Chic and Warm Winter Outfits
In my eyes, if you start with these three essentials and add in the remaining nuts (jeans, sweaters, etc.), then you’ll be worldly-wise to put together a tony and warm look! For spare winter outfit inspiration, be sure to trammels out these winter wedding guest outfit ideas, my favorite stocky knit sweaters, these turtleneck outfit ideas, and this round-up of NYE outfits.
