The 10 Most Important Layering Pieces for Winter

To be honest, looking stylish in the winter months can sometimes be a tall order. How are you supposed to bundle up when the temperatures dip to freezing single digits and also pull together a cool outfit? Looking to fashion girls, we picked up on a few tricks. What it really comes down to is making sure you have a few key essentials in your arsenal. Start with some wardrobe building blocks like a turtleneck or tights that are perfect for layering. Then, add in accessories like a warm scarf in a bold color. And finally, invest in a coat to top off your look—styles like puffers are not only practical but also make a statement for a winter outfit.

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Leather pants are a chic way to stay warm.

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Wrap yourself in a warm, colorful scarf.

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A leather jacket is an essential. Try a less traditional one covered in fringe.

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Turtlenecks are the ultimate layering piece. Wear them with everything from high-waisted trousers to skirts and boots.

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A patent leather coat is sleek and cool.

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Wear tights as a layering piece to stay warm but also to make a style statement. In addition to black, we've been seeing opaque tights in an array of fun colors.

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A patterned coat is the statement-making piece that can pull an outfit together.

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Add a bomber jacket to your outfit but try one in an unexpected print.

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Not only are puffer coats warm, they're also the piece of outerwear every cool fashion girl owns.

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Add a jacket to your look in a bold color for an outfit that stands out.

Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.