8 Key Style Tips For Cold Weather Outfits
Let’s talk about cold weather outfits, ladies. Here’s my top tips for styling everyday winter looks to beat the chill.
Let’s face it—when the cold weather comes, it’s difficult to look put-together, warm, and chic all at once. Maybe we resort to a pair of comfy sweats for most of the season. Maybe we style a cute winter outfit, but it lacks the right pieces to stay warm. Several years ago, I grew tired of these extremes and decided to upgrade my winter fashion style.
One of the most life-changing fashion tips I’ve learned is how to dress for cold weather. Whether it’s a New York City trip at Christmas or a typical working day at home (where I am right now), my life is more enjoyable when my cold weather outfits are on point. That is, my outfits are both stylish and warm.
These are my holy grail tips for styling cold-weather outfits for a chic and cozy winter aesthetic. I hope they inspire you when styling outfits from your winter wardrobe.
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Cold Weather Outfit Ideas
1. Winter Wardrobe Essentials Are Key
One of the most life-changing fashion tips I’ve learned for cold weather outfits is to incorporate wardrobe essentials for winter. Different from a winter capsule, these hero pieces literally improve your quality of life by keeping you warm. They supplement a capsule wardrobe and any style type, be it modern classic, trendy, or aesthetic.
I’ve styled my favorite cold weather essentials, below. They’re versatile pieces and I wouldn’t be caught in the winter chill without them!
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2. Keep Cold Outfits Minimal Chic With One Statement Piece
Winter is the time to wear statement pieces like a faux fur vest, a shearling coat, or tall boots. Not only do these pieces stand out, they are typically more voluminous. Keep the rest of your outfit minimal when styling with these statement pieces.
Dark colors minimize the volume and help balance an oversized sweater, puffer vest, or coat.
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3. Style With Two Main Colors
Keep your winter look cohesive by styling with two main colors (dichromatic). Additional colors can create a busy outfit, if not styled carefully. If styling with three colors go for a primary (at least 50%), secondary (at least 35%), and accent color (15% or less) for the most aesthetic winter look.
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4. Layer Dark Colors To Create Stylish Winter Outfits
Most people dress in all black, winter white, contrasting colors, or random colors. Layering two dark colors creates a more interesting look in the cold weather.
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5. Pair Elevated Accessories With Casual Cold Weather Outfits
Despite being cozy, a casual cold weather outfit sometimes looks lazy and frumpy. Remedy this by styling with elevated accessories, like a structured bag, shiny silver earrings, or minimalist footwear.
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6. Go Monochromatic With Comfy, Cold Weather Outfits
Minimalist matching sets are a dream for cozy winter outfits on days when dress codes don’t matter. Matching sets are often very expensive to purchase all at once. This style hack is to shop separately for cozy winter clothes to create your own matching set. Opt for neutrals or a trending color for the most options when you shop for clothes.
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7. Don’t Forget Your Base Layers
I used to think base layers were only for skiing, snowboarding, and playing in the snow. This was one of the reasons I could never keep warm in cold outfits during my twenties. Base layers such as thin, cashmere blend tops and knit tights trap the body heat against the skin, so you don’t get drafty. I’ll never be without my base layers during winter, spring, or fall cold weather again!
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- Abercrombie + Fitch Long Sleeve Featherweight Ribbed Tuckable Mockneck Top
- Intimissimi Modal Cashmere Ultralight Long Lace Shirt
8. Create A Layered Look Outfit
Layering is a great method for styling outfits to look more sophisticated. Call it old money style or common sense, but layers help in the cold weather! If you overheat easily, you can easily remove them. Layering your clothes gives you endless outfit ideas, too.
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That’s it for the best style tips for cold weather outfits. I hope these tips help you achieve that cozy chic look this winter and for many cold seasons ahead!
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