As someone who grew up worrying that my hair would freeze if I went outside while it was wet, I can say with near certainty that people who say that they like the coldare lying. Orat least,that's what I always thought.But now that ski-inspired fashion—see: Miu Miu's, Givenchy's, and Chanel's F/W 21 collections—and excessive layering are *in* for winter, perhaps dressing for the cold won't be so bad. In fact, maybe it will actually be enjoyable.
To test my theory, Iwent deep into an Instagram hole (as one does), scouring the feeds of the platform's most stylish dresserswho live in climates that aren't sunny year-round. Think Stockholm, Paris, London, Copenhagen, and New York, among other locales. What I discovered was proof that, finally, trends are steering people in the way of dressing for the cold weather rather than fighting against it. Keep scrolling for17 winter outfits that might actually make you like the cold.
What You'll Need: Quarter-Zip Fleece + Leggings + Lug-Soled Boots
What You'll Need: Shearling Coat + Ripped Jeans + Chunky Boots
What You'll Need: Turtleneck + Leather Trench Coat + Sock Boots
Avec Les Filles
Double Breasted Faux Leather Trench Coat
A faux-leather trench will make any outfit look luxurious.
Who What Wear Collection
Coco Cropped Turtleneck Sweater
If I could buy these in bulk, I would.
What You'll Need: Brown Coat + Blanket Scarf + Brown Boots
What You'll Need: Leather Bomber Jacket + Pinstriped Trousers + Suede Boots
Sam Edelman
Lulia Chelsea Boot
Nothing like an added two inches of height to make winter feel less daunting.
What You'll Need:Sweater Coat + Black Jeans + Chelsea Boots
Lauren Manoogian
Capote Hooded Alpaca-Blend Coat
No joke, I've had this jacket on my wish list since college.
What You'll Need: Baseball Cap + Blanket Coat + Cargo Pants + Running Sneakers
Dion Lee
Cargo Kick-Flare Trousers
I've had these in my shopping cart forever.
What You'll Need: Chunky Sweater + Puffer Vest + Leather Pants
Who What Wear Collection
Eli Relaxed Vegan-Leather Trousers
These feel so real.
What You'll Need: Faux-Leather Puffer + Cardigan + Black Jeans + Balaclava
What You'll Need: Fuzzy Coat + Stirrup Leggings + Oxfords
What You'll Need: Cropped Coat + White Jeans + Pointed-Toe Boots
Uniqlo
+J Double Face Oversized Shirt Jacket
If you haven't tried Jil Sander's latest Uniqlo collection, this is your sign to do so before it all sells out.
What You'll Need: Dark-Wash Jeans + Dark-Wash Jean Jacket + Statement Scarf
What You'll Need: Oversize Coat + Turtleneck Sweater + Slouchy Trousers + Vintage Sneakers
What You'll Need: Baseball Cap + Oversize Coat + StovepipeJeans + Slipper Boots
Agolde
Lana Mid Rise Vintage Straight Jeans
From the rise to the length, these are pretty much perfect.
What You'll Need: Furry Coat + Wool Trousers + White Pumps
What You'll Need: Colorful Coat + Slouchy Jeans + Birkenstock Clogs
Bottega Veneta
Puddle Rubber Slingback Clogs
I have the boot version of these, and I wear them constantly.
What You'll Need: Quarter-Zip Sweater + Oversize T-Shirt + Patterned Lounge Pants + Shearling Slippers
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