17 Winter Outfits That Might Actually Make You Like the Cold
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 cold are lying. Or at 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, I went deep into an Instagram hole (as one does), scouring the feeds of the platform's most stylish dressers who 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 for 17 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
A faux-leather trench will make any outfit look luxurious.
What You'll Need: Brown Coat + Blanket Scarf + Brown Boots
What You'll Need: Leather Bomber Jacket + Pinstriped Trousers + Suede Boots
Nothing like an added two inches of height to make winter feel less daunting.
What You'll Need: Sweater Coat + Black Jeans + Chelsea Boots
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
I've had these in my shopping cart forever.
What You'll Need: Chunky Sweater + Puffer Vest + Leather Pants
What You'll Need: Faux-Leather Puffer + Cardigan + Black Jeans + Balaclava
What You'll Need: Fuzzy Coat + Stirrup Leggings + Oxfords
For those days when you have no choice but to dine outdoors in the middle of winter.
What You'll Need: Cropped Coat + White Jeans + Pointed-Toe Boots
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
This is a statement that you definitely want to make.
What You'll Need: Oversize Coat + Turtleneck Sweater + Slouchy Trousers + Vintage Sneakers
What You'll Need: Baseball Cap + Oversize Coat + Stovepipe Jeans + Slipper Boots
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
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
Coming up: Oops, I Maxed Out My Screen Time Sourcing These 9 Winter Trends on Instagram
Eliza Huber is a New York City–based fashion editor who specializes in trend reporting, brand discovery, and celebrity style. She joined Who What Wear in 2021 after almost four years on the fashion editorial team at Refinery29, the job she took after graduating with a marketing degree from the University of Iowa. She has since launched two monthly columns, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled the likes of Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, and Sabrina Carpenter for WWW's monthly cover features; and reported on everything from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top trends from fashion month, season after season. Eliza now lives on the Upper West Side and spends her free time researching F1 fashion imagery for her side Instagram accounts @thepinnacleoffashion and @f1paddockfits, running in Central Park, and scouring eBay for '90s Prada and '80s Yves Saint Laurent.
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