I'm a Fashion Editor Based in NYC—I See These Winter Looks at Least Once a Day
Winter in New York is no walk in the park. I know this from experience, firstly because I grew up in Chicago and know what a brutal winter looks (and feels) like, and secondly because I've experienced my fair share in New York over the last five years. Really, the only way to get through it is to dress the part, which I've only been able to do because I study those around me who all seem to do it with ease.
New York City is full of savvy dressers who always make looking good appear easy even in the worst weather situations, whether it's 37ºC in August and the humidity reads 80% or a -5ºC one that, according to AccuWeather, feels like -15ºC. New Yorkers are simply built different, and it shows when you look to the streets (on a freezing-cold winter day especially). With plenty of them to come this season, I've already started scanning my surroundings for winter outfit inspiration. And just like the last five winters, my neighbours didn't disappoint.
Keep scrolling to see the winter street style I see daily in NYC.
What you'll need: Pea Coat + Midi Denim Skirt + Balaclava + Knee-High Boots
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What you'll need: White Turtleneck + Cream Padded Jacket + Matching Cargo Pants
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What you'll need: Blanket Coat + Cropped T-Shirt + Black Jeans + Lug-Sole Boots
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What you'll need: Chunky Turtleneck + Distressed Leather Jacket + Cargo Pants + Sporty Sneakers
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What you'll need: Oversize Trench Coat + Hoodie + Tailored Pants
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What you'll need: Brightly Colored, Fur-Trim Leather Trench Coat + Disco Pants + Loafers
This coat lives rent-free in my brain.
What you'll need: Distressed Leather Jacket + Midi Skirt + Thick Socks + Loafers
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What you'll need: Moto Jacket + Cashmere Sweater + Pinstripe Puddle Pants + Pointed-Toe Mules
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What you'll need: Rainbow Blanket Scarf + Waterproof Trench Coat + Khaki Pants + Pointed-Toe Boots
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Just wait—by December, this scarf will be everywhere again.
What you'll need: Brightly Colored Sweater + Neutral Puddle Pants + Clogs + Maxi Wool Coat
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What you'll need: Shearling Jacket + Midi Skirt + Tall Platform Boots
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Next: Get Ready to See These New Street Style Trends Everywhere in 2023
This story originally appeared on Who What Wear U.S.
Eliza Huber is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who specializes in trend reporting, brand discovery, and the intersection of sports and fashion. She joined Who What Wear in 2021 from Refinery29, the job she took after graduating with a business degree from the University of Iowa. She's launched two columns, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, Gracie Abrams, and Sabrina Carpenter; and reported on everything from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top runway trends each season. Eliza lives on the Upper West Side and spends her free time researching F1 fashion imagery for her side Instagram accounts @thepinnacleoffashion and @f1paddockfits, watching WNBA games, and scouring The RealReal for discounted Prada.
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