The battle to stay warm in winter while avoiding looking frumpy is one I’ve waged since the first time my mother tried to put me in a puffer jacket. It wasn’t the silhouette of the jacket that bothered me, but more the way it obliterated any evidence of my budding personal style—my primary inspirations being this Groovy Girl doll, Wednesday Addams, and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas. The key to keeping the sartorial spark alive during the cold months, I would go on to discover, is developing a love for layering. Here, I've gathered four examples of flattering ways to wear heavy and warm pieces without losing yourself in the process.
Sweater Dress + Longline Coat + Boots
An excellent way to avoid frumpiness is to style with lengthening proportions. Building on top of your favorite base layers, pair a shin-length knitted dress with a long coat and a boot with a slight heel for an elegant option Lily van der Woodsen would covet.
Embroidered-Logo Long Coat
High-Neck Knitted Dress
Mira Braided Leather Belt
Slouchy 65mm Mid-Calf Boots
Chanel 19 Handbag
Bright Coat + Turtleneck + Jeans
Going outside in freezing weather is a lot more bearable when you have a coat that you are genuinely excited to wear. Balance statement outerwear with classic neutrals for a polished look that doesn’t sacrifice warmth or personality.
Belted Long-Sleeve Coat
Theia Rollneck Sweater
High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans
Snakeskin Ankle Boots
Fingerless Cashmere Gloves
Vest + Blazer + Coat
When layering, it’s always a good move to take a few cues from menswear. Keeping your silhouette structured and building from a fitted, bright sweater as a base layer will prevent the outfit from looking bulky.
Roll-Neck Fitted Jumper
Devin V-Neck Vest
Check-Pattern Blazer
Belted Wool-Cashmere Coat
High-Waisted Trousers
Ridged-Sole Ankle Boots
Puffer + Silk Dress + Pants
I’m a firm believer in sartorial exploration, particularly when it comes to breaking the rules of seasonal dressing. A silk summer dress over denim and a sweater paired with a puffer is a glorious confluence of texture and material if you’re looking to try something new.
Women’s 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket
Equinoxe Polka-dot Maxi dress
Crew-Neck Cashmere Jumper
Le Mini Boot Jeans
Square-Toe 68mm Ankle Boots
Grace Leather Bucket Bag
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