It’s cold! Trench | Striped top, simiilar | Black Mother jeans | Gucci loafers, similar here | Green Goyard bag
What to Wear When It’s Cold and You Want to Look Put Together
… what to wear when it’s raining, cloudy, or just plain cold
Now that winter is officially here, I’ve been taking a closer look at my wardrobe to see which pieces I’ll be wearing when the weather turns cold. Of course, this has required a bit of “blog research” 😉 and I’m excited to share my findings with you! While none of these items will come as a surprise, there are a few new favorites in the mix, and I think you’ll love them too.
Recently, I was in London for a work trip, and the weather was was a mixed bag of rain, clouds and a little sunshine. While trend shopping in Chelsea and sipping tea in Selfridges, one thing stood out: so many stylish women were wearing some version of the same “uniform!” This included a great wool coat, denim, black boots, a big scarf, and a beautiful bag. It was simple, practical, and chic — and worked in every kind of winter weather. That’s the inspiration behind today’s post: easy outfit ideas for when it’s cold and you still want to look put together, whether you’re in the city or closer to home.
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Rainy Day Street Style Inspo
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Get a practical umbrella!
Style Board Inspo
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Cold weather basics like a knit turtleneck or midi style dress are stylish and practical
This is the year of the knee boot, and these affordable ones by Sam Edelman are so good – they look designer
Accessories make every outfit, and I love this Gucci bag and this cozy Burberry scarf – both statement pieces you’ll have for years to come
#1 All-black Base Layer
Left: Leather jacket, similar | Vince trousers | Turtleneck | Right: Anine Bing coat | Prada hat | Burberry scarf | Turtleneck | Vince pants | Bottega bag | Loafers | Boots
A simple black base layer is the key to every stylish winter outfit. Depending on your style you can either go for a legging and black top like this all-time favorite lululemon long sleeve. You’ll wear it all the time, I promise! With leggings, if you live in a colder climate, consider a fleece lined legging. Amazon has this pair that has almost 45k reviews! For something a little more polished, this Vince turtleneck and pant are both amazing!
#2 Straight-leg Jeans
If there’s one jean that works any time of year with pretty much any shoe, this is the style to get
#3 Coats & Sweaters
Left: Aritzia coat | Stripe sweater | Right: Reiss coat | Frame jeans | Sweater
The great thing about these stylish, versatile coats is that you can wear them over literally any outfit – click here to see my recent coat post. Go casual with jeans, a t-shirt or a hoodie and some cool sneakers. Or, go upscale with a dress and boots, or with a cashmere sweater and faux leather pants or flared denim. A classic color like camel, gray or black is also a good idea. This is classic winter style, and everyone needs one! I love the Dylan coat by Anine Bing.
#4 Quilted Coats
Perfect for milder weather, quilted coats are practical and stylish!
#5 Socks & Practical Boots
Varley puffer, similar | Alpine sweater | Leggings | Varley socks | Rain boots, similar
A legging/comfy sock and boot combo works with many different sweaters, jackets and coats. Socks and comfort boots are a trending winter style this season, and they’re the key pieces you need to get this cold-weather look. I prefer black boots for a leg lengthening look, but if you’re on the taller side, try any neutral color for another option. Click here to see the new Alpine collection by Varley – it looks so good.
#6 Cozy, Chunky Scarves and Winter Accessories
#7 A Go-To Travel Outfit
Left: Brown trench | Cashmere hoodie | Rag & Bone pants | Right: Right: Varley jacket and matching pant | P448 Monza sneaker | Phone case | Beis Mini
Having a go-to travel outfit on hand is the key to looking stylish on long travel days. I usually go for comfy pants like the Rag & Bone Miramar ones, sneakers and a cozy hoodie. For luggage, either the Beis or Monos suitcases are my personal favorites. For a weekend travel bag, this Beis Mini Weekender one is the best. I’ve taken it on countless trips, and it holds way more than you would think.
Thank you for reading xx
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