Here's How to Dress for 30-Degree Weather Like a Fashion Girl

Let’s face it. When the temperature drops below freezing, dressing to brave the outdoors—without compromising your personal style—isn't always an easy feat. So while we're still in the thick of winter, we wanted to offer plenty of cold-weather outfit inspiration so you can embrace the elements in utmost style. We’ve taken copious style notes from some of our favorite fashion girls to bring you the coolest cold-weather outfit ideas to dress for 30-degree weather. You’ll find plenty of stylish puffers, practical boots, and chic knits layered to perfection—guaranteed to keep you warm, cozy, and looking cool as we prepare for frigid temps ahead. Get inspired to dress for winter like a fashion girl with these noteworthy looks below.

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There's nothing like a statement-print coat to amp up your winter neutrals.

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A puffer coat is your winter savior. For a chic look, belt it at the waist and pair it over a pretty pastel turtleneck.

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It's all about creative layering during winter. Try a check overcoat over a puffer coat over a hoodie over your base layers for one chic and warm ensemble. Complete the look with a colorful sweater thrown over your shoulders.

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We love a winter white outfit. Try mixing different shades and textures of ivory within your look. So chic.

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For an edgy touch, pair leather pants and combat boots with a stylish oversize overcoat. Finish the look with a cozy beanie (and coffee!).

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Brighten up your wintertime look with pops of unexpected color.

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Lean into the '70s trend and opt for a suede coat with faux-fur accents. Bonus if you wear it over a bright turtleneck.

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Play with textures and style a quilted coat over a knit turtleneck and silk skirt for a sleek winter look.

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Never underestimate the power and versatility of a long black coat. Style over gray jeans, a turtleneck, and black boots for a French girl–inspired look.

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A soft and warm scarf is a cold-weather staple. Opt for a chunky one to top off a cool layered look.

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A long wool coat can literally make your whole outfit. Pair with co-ordinating boots and accessories.

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Let a fun-print turtleneck peek through beneath your oversize winter coat.

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This story was published at an earlier date and has since then been updated.

Judith Jones
Senior Fashion Market Editor

Judith is the senior fashion market editor at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for nearly a decade. Judith started on the Shop Who What Wear team, creating content and managing a team of merchandisers for the Who What Wear shopping app. She later crossed over to the editorial team, where she shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands in her shopping-focused stories and social takeovers. She has become one of the top affiliate earners during her six plus years at Who What Wear. Before working in fashion, Judith was a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) and shared her passion for travel and food. She studied at the prestigious London Academy of Dramatic Arts as well as Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York. She later studied fashion merchandising and design, which laid the foundation for her career in fashion.


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