How to Cold-Proof Your Winter Look with These 9 Pieces

By Andrea Cheng
Updated: Nov 05, 2015 @ 2:14 pm
Vanni Bassetti

East Coast winters are ridiculously brutal, and as thick-skinned as we are as a group, subzero temps are hard to stand. The weather makes everything that much more difficult, like commuting, piecing together outfits, waking up...or functioning as a human being. We rounded up nine chic pieces that you can throw on over, underneath, and in between your layers as added insulation against the cold. From a heat-tech shirt to heavy-duty marled socks, shop these no-think ways to winter-proof your look. 

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A Cozy Hat

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Sometimes your average knit beanie just doesn't cut it. Look for cold-weather textiles that mean business, like leather and shearling.

Shop it: Acne Studios, $560; acnestudios.com

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A Heat-Tech Layer

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Uniqlo's heat-tech shirts promise to prevent body warmth from escaping. Layer a long-sleeve tee under shirts and sweaters for maximum heat.

Shop it: Uniqlo, $20; uniqlo.com

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A Fleece Jacket

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Retro Patagonia styles were a source of inspiration for many designers for fall. Go for the original and treat the fleece jacket as an inner coat under your winter topper. 

Shop it: Patagonia, $229; patagonia.com

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A Blanket for a Scarf

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The bigger the better—go oversize with a blanket-sized scarf.

Shop it: Wilfred Free, $85; aritzia.com

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A Faux Fur Stole

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Another alternative to an oversized scarf is a faux fur stole—it delivers both warmth and elevated style.

Shop it: Zara, $100; zara.com

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A Faux Fur Vest

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Shrug on a vest over a sweater dress (or sweater and skinnies) in the fall and underneath a coat in the winter.

Shop it: DKNY, $335; net-a-porter.com

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Shearling Mittens

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Replace your knit gloves with cozy mittens blanketed in shearling. (This pair in particular comes in five other colors.)

Shop it: Coach, $295; coach.com

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Fleece-Lined Tights

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Yes, it's possible to wear dresses in the cold—but only with the help of winter tights, like this fleece-lined pair. 

Shop it: Plush, $35; shopbop.com

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Camp Socks

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Up your sock game with this marled camp pair that can help your feet weather all types of cold. 

Shop it: J. Crew, $17; jcrew.com

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