6 Outerwear Trends NYC Girls Are All About This Winter
'Tis the season of holly and jolly and all the outerwear you can stuff inside your closet without it bursting at the seams. If you're a New Yorker, however, your closet is probably already bursting at the seams, which means you are forced to choose your outerwear selection quite wisely. Here to help you choose which outerwear trends are worth your while this winter are some of New York's most stylish ladies, including editors, illustrators, creatives, and more. Collectively, this group loves fashion and experimenting yet still keeps a level of practicality in their wardrobes due to the pressing demands of city life.
Ahead, discover which trends these NYC girls are clinging to this winter, such as statement puffers, sleek wrap coats, and more. Read their quotes on each, and get ready for a stylish and practical winter season because, news flash, it's only just beginning.
Quilting
"I'm loving quilted coats at the moment—they're super cozy, water-resistant, and have a cute, vintage-inspired look." — Alyssa Coscarelli, Freelance Writer, Consultant, Creator
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Built-In Accessories
"I love a coat that has a built-in accessory like these scarf coats or ones with a built-in bow—makes getting dressed that much quicker!" — Jenny Walton, Illustrator
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Colorful Outerwear
"I'm really into colorful outerwear this season!! In the winter, I tend to tone down the bright colors because it's easier to get dressed in the a.m., but it bums me out, so this year I'm taking a new approach. I'm investing in one or two bright-colored outerwear that will make it easier to add color to an outfit while I'm out the door." — Michelle Li, Fashion & Beauty Editor, Teen Vogue
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Oversize Shearling
"I'm really into oversize, shearling coats right now. Something about the way they hang just looks so good, and I love how they're on the thinner side (compared to most fur and faux-fur options) but still so cozy." — Nicole Eshaghpour, Market Editor, Who What Wear
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Wrap Coats
"I have a newfound appreciation for minimal black wool wrap coats. It happened to be one of the only coats I kept in my closet from last winter simply because it didn't take up too much room. They're super chic (and go with everything), and despite having the rest of my bulky puffers, statement faux furs, etc., back from storage, it's the style I keep reaching for this season. Plus, I can knot a sweater over top for a little added styling that makes it feel different from day to day." — Madeline Fass, Associate Market Editor, Vogue.com
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Loud & Bright
"On these colder days, I find myself reaching for my Farm Rio puffer because it’s so cheery and bright. I love walking around in the sea of black jackets New York tends to become, being a splash of color. Not to mention Farm Rio plants one tree for every purchase made—so admirable and important! — Bianca Valle, Influencer & Nutritionist
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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.
She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.
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