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10 Winter Outfit Formulas That Work Every Time

Looking great when it’s freezing cold is impossible…or is it? Not if you copy the following ten outfit ideas, which are as chic as they are seasonally appropriate.

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Jeans + Sneakers + Camel Coat

An elegant coat is an excellent way to wear the casual (read: super-comfy) combination of jeans and sneakers. 

Get the look: Gap jeans ($70); Nike sneakers ($70); AYR coat ($595)

Trousers + High-neck Blouse + Collarless Coat

To make this office-ready ensemble a little warmer during your commute, swap out the pumps for flat boots.

Get the look: Loft trousers ($60); Joie blouse ($298); Ted Baker London Coat ($525)

Turtleneck + Black Jeans + Slip-on Loafers

Shades of oatmeal never looked so good.

Get the look: J.Crew turtleneck ($30); Old Navy jeans ($40); Gucci loafers ($680)

Statement Top + Statement Coat + Neutral Jeans

That next-level top you wore all summer? You can totally transition it to colder temps with an equally showstopping jacket.

Get the look: Zara top ($30); Banana Republic coat ($198); Madewell jeans ($135)

Graphic Tee + Jeans + Faux Fur Coat

A little rock and roll, a lot cozy.

Get the look: Topshop tee ($27); BlankNYC jeans ($88); ASOS coat ($222)


Leather Pants + Moto Jacket + Camel Coat

Coat layering: get on board.

Get the look: Tinsel pants ($49); Halogen jacket ($230); Mural coat ($98)


White Jeans + White Sweater

If your city doesn’t allow for heeled sandals mid-January, swap them out for flat ankle boots in a nude color.

Get the look: Rag & Bone jeans ($150); Line & Dot sweater ($99)

Shirt Dress + Faux Fur Coat + Ankle Boots

Your legs might get a little chilly, but c’mon, this look is so cool. (Also: tights.)

Get the look: L'Agence dress ($395); Aritzia coat ($275); Marc Fisher LTD boots ($180)

Floral Maxi + Car Coat + Sneakers

An elementary school art teacher with an edge.

Get the look: Love, Fire dress ($79); Lauren Ralph Lauren coat ($170); Koio sneakers ($298)

Midi Dress + Long Coat + Over-the-knee Boots

This pairing looks best when the dress hits at or above the coat's hemline.

Get the look: Maggy London dress ($128); Kristen Blake coat ($199); Stuart Weitzman boots ($460)



sarah stiefvater

Wellness Director

Sarah Stiefvater is PureWow's Wellness Director. She's been at PureWow for ten years, and in that time has written and edited stories across all categories, but currently focuses...