What to Wear in Winter – Cute Outfits for Cold Weather
Last week I wrote about How to Dress Well in Cold Weather, and a few of you asked to see some examples of cute winter outfits.
While you should always be true to your own personal style, here are a few of my ideas for fabulous wintertime looks that won’t break the bank.
Outfit #1 – Elegant & Simple
This is an outfit that anyone could pull off. By pairing a neutral gray jacket with skinny jeans and some simple black boots, it’s sophisticated and easy to wear for almost any occasion. The addition of a patent leather bag and purple ombre scarf add a little bit of interest without overwhelming the look.
Product Information: Bag – $34.80 at Forever 21, Cropped Trench Coat – $39.99 at Charlotte Russe, Jeans – $29.99 at Charlotte Russe, Scarf – $9.80 at Forever 21, Boots – $32.80 at Forever 21
Outfit #2 – Uptown Girl
This look would be perfect for the fashionista who appreciates interesting cuts and luxe materials, and who isn’t afraid to play with a little color. The standout piece in this look is the lavender trench coat with corset details, but the teal scarf really makes it pop. The shiny bag and boots add a little extra interest for an outfit that commands attention.
Product Information: Purple Trench – $100 at TopShop, Jeans – $29.99 at Charlotte Russe, Scarf – $8.80 at Forever 21, Purse – Nine West – $100 at Zappos.com, Boots – Type Z – $66.90 at Zappos.com
Outfit #3 – Accessory Addicted
This is the perfect look for a girl who loves to accessorize but doesn’t want to fuss about her clothes. By keeping the clothing neutral, any accessories added on top really stand out (like the blue boots and green bag.) That’s why it’s great to invest in a neutral gray or black coat if you want to stretch your budget. Just change the look up by adding a bright scarf, cool boots, or an interesting bag and you’ll have a new outfit every day for very little money.
Product Information: Mittens – $10 at American Eagle, Purse – Jessica Simpson – $98 at Piperlime, Coat – $39.95 at American Eagle, Jeans – $29.99 at Charlotte Russe, Boots – $29.99 at Charlotte Russe
Outfit #4 – Neutral with a Splash of Color
This look is probably closest to what I’d wear on a typical winter day (minus the hat – they don’t work on me.) It’s super simple to put together and centers around a lot of basics – a gray belted wool coat, adorable fringe boots, gray gloves, and a white hat. To add a little bit of interest, I added a pink scarf that draws attention to the face. You could change this up with a different scarf as often as you wanted for a whole new look. So simple and easy for everyday.
Product Information: Boots – Minnetonka – $55.95 at Zappos.com, Scarf – $9.80 at Forever 21, Coat – $39.80 at Forever 21, Jeans – $24 at H&M, Hat – $12.99 at Charlotte Russe, Gloves – $10 at American Eagle
More Winter Outfits
For more cold weather outfit ideas and winter fashion, see the articles How to Dress Well in Cold Weather, Cute Winter Boots for Any Budget, and The Top 10 Women’s Jackets for Fall 2008.
What’s your favorite winter outfit? Do you love dressing for cold weather or are you counting down the days ’til summer starts?
Posted on on February 11, 2009 / Filed Under: Fashion Tips / Tags: Boots, Coats, Color, Gloves, Outfits, Scarves, Weather, Winter, Winter Boots
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Lyd
awesome post!!!! how about a dress with boots and a coat, because i like to wear that combination a lot. Or a skirt (knee) with boots?
k
My favorite winter outfit is a sweater dress with opaque leggings, and suede boots, and a black belted pea coat.
I would like to buy a white hat something like the one you mentioned, but Spring is coming and a fedora seems pretty sweet.
I absolutely dread dressing for cold weather. It’s horrible because during this type of weather I’m too lazy to get up and get dressed, so I leave the house looking a mess. =/
Summer is way more fun to dress for.
k
You should create a blog post about Valentine’s Day outfit ideas!
Kristen
I usually wear something pretty similar to #1. I have a tan pea coat and various boots I pair with it. I hate when I rains though, cause I can’t wear suede boots on those days! I rock the rain boots then of course.
I also have a really heavy Norwegian sweater that I’ll wear sometimes.
Natalie
i asked and i received. thank you so much for this article!! i needed it. college fashion keeps getting better :)
Ali-bell
great outfits! In winter, I pretty much live in a skirt & top, cardigan, jacket, tights and ballet flats or my flat black leather boots… when it gets cold I’ll add a beret and scarf! although, it doesn’t really get very cold in Sydney – not usually under 10 degrees celsius (50F) during the day! It just rains a lot, so the boots and the hood on my jacket come in handy!
I always say I like winter clothes best, but by the end of winter I get sick of having to dress for rain all the time, and co-ordinating so many different pieces of clothing! Getting dressed in summer is so much easier…
Celeste
Wow, I’m totally Outfit #4 girl on those cold ways when I want to look chic without freezing while I’m deciding what to wear, haha. Today, I pretty much wore that outfit except with a purple scarf. And I’m definitely an accessory girl. I can’t stand the cold, eek.
Arielle
i love dressing for winter but i’m sick of it lol
come on spring!!
Vanessa
Looking good in the winter is never easy, but these styles are awsome. The only place I find stuff like this is at a local shop in Chico, ca where I go to school! It’s Olive Couture, you should check it out!
sharon
altho i love all ur styles, its always hard to find something that i already have in my wardrobe or feel taht is “me”
BUT having said that, i can realyy see myself wearing uptown girl and the accesories one!
goood job.. i loved this article! =]
Lupe
i love these outfits especialy the idea with the blue boots and the green bag thats so my style, and like K said you should definitely post up a page about what to wear for Valentines Day.
molly
great outfits i really like how they all have some color in them. i get bored wearing dress pants to work and then jeans on the weekends in the winter. Sometimes i add in a skirt and the only shoe I can think to wear them with is my tall suede boots. any other ideas?
Jenny
When I had to walk to school, my winter ensemble looked a lot like #4: Grey zip-up wool coat, purple beret, black-and-white striped knit scarf, jeans, and black knee-high suede boots. I really want that beret with the pom-pom though! So cute!
patty
i really love your website… thank u for taking the time to advice us about how to look great in all occasions…
:D
Wawa
Hi. I’m a Malaysian and I’m going for a Euro trip this April. Is it going to be cold that time? Since I am an Asian and I am not made for cold weather, what should I wear?
ariana
how about what to wear in – 15 degree weather in early january boston? or when its snowing heavily? please :)
women's scarves
Of all four , outfit #3 will be a no no for me . Not during winter or any other time.
Sarah
SO cute. it makes me wanna go shopping sooooo bad right now!! my absolute favorite is outfit #4, especially the jacket and boots! definetley a keeper (:
Bryonie'ox
please can you make one about skinny jeans to wear with because i dont know what tops to wear and it’s very disterbing watching my dress sense :L really. thank’s anyways x
dean
get bed outfits you know
nicole
wow i love the coat for outfit #3 from american eagle! i just checked the website but i can’t seem to find it! do you know the name of the exact coat so i can call in to their store and ask if they still have it in stock? i’m totally in love with it! thanks!
Paola
omg i lovee your post, this is such a great idea!
karla
hey im karlita n well i loved all tha outfits :) i have alot of cute clothes just that i dont know what to pair it with
Hannah Babyfayce
Wow these outfits are so adorable. Wow. I would really like them but sadly my family cant afford any of them. I really do wish that one day I would be able to buy one of these outfits and pull them off as well.
Audrey
Wow these are all so cute!! I usually wear knit tops and stuff like that, but during winter, well, each season there’s a new style, right? So here’s an outfit that I like:
A dress/sweater thing. It stops at the knees and colors like dark blue or gray would be nice. I would but black leggings underneath it (depends on the color, but black goes with almost anything) and maybe some Emu boots, which I personally think r the same as Uggs. so whatever. and then I would dress it up with maybe some cool necklaces and large earrings!!! And I love this article a lot cos I hate wintertime (altho my b-day is in winter, March 6, ugh) and I never know what 2 wear. this sure helped tho.
cotton tapestries
it’s really difficult to pair clothes correctly and especially accesorize by the book. But, that’s why i love fashion ! When it comes to fashion, you can really be original and escape the pattern !
kendall
i really love these outfits
is this only online or is there a store?!?!
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Fran at Winter Scarves
I love that uptown girl look. Winter scarves that are in bright shades are definitely my winter must-have.
ChArLyN :)
These outfits are so ADORABLE!!!! I give them 2 thumbs up!!!!!
~*!!!CUTENESS!!!*~
Charlotte
I love this post, i was watching a fashion show a couple minutes ago and in the spring, if you wear capris or long shorts with high heels, it looks super cute.
SP
Wow! I love all these out fits, especially 3 and 4, and they make me wish it was winter so i could wear these cute clothes. great posttt
Lid
These are all practically the same outfits. Cute! But some change would be great. Maybe a skirt. Or something that isn’t skinny jeans.
Gina
I do love the purple winter scarf. The gradient look is so stylish.I love zapoos, Forever21 a lot!! Thought I should share this: I bought scarves from an online site that donates to cancer research and some worthy causes. They have great service and I like that. Yourseleganty.com is my favorite winter scarves site to shop at for winter scarves for women and men. Asmall business that makes a difference.
Jamie Cross
I disagree, I believe looking good in the winter is very easy! You get to have fun layering and piecing stuff together. Plus with the neutral colors that come with fall and winter it’s so much easier to match things up! Everything goes together. Maybe I’m being harsh but none of these caught my fancy. Where is the excitement?! These are so average and typical. I want an outfit that will make heads turn! One that I can make reflect myself which is anything but ordinary. Vintage is in! where is any of that?! I don’t mind walking the streets with some throwbacks! I agree dresses and skirts please! Cute tights or knee socks to match?! Where is the cute, fun, and the flirty! I know it’s cold outside and we all miss summer but no need to dull things out. Embrace what winter has to offer! Don’t be the average girl walking the streets, stand out! I want vintage! Leather jackets, felt bucket hats, Faux fur coats, poncho jacket, knitted sweats, oxfords, peter pan collars, POLKA DOTS! I want cute, fun, and girly! I think I might do a thread like this, Sorry to be a critic! just my thoughts! Not bad outfits just not very exciting to me. :/
sara
You wouldn’t last long in my city with these kind of clothes…
for “cold weather”? maybe to -5 however where i live it goes to -55 to -60 C. you would freeze to death.
could i see some outfits for real cold weather?
Fashionista
I am a huge fan of coats and boots and I love this really just my kinda style…………..
Chanelle
I completely agree with Jamie. Although these outfits are cute, they just don’t “pop.” When I clicked the link, I was hoping for something other than the typical jeans, scarf, and pea coat.
Amy
I love all the outfits. There are so unique and cute. And I love that purple coat and the gray coat outfit with the olive bag and blue boots.
Jada
can’t you do any outfits that don’t involve coats?
Jordan
I love you ideas on outfits. But how am I suppose to get it? Because when I click on the link it just takes me to the websit, not the actually clothing.
Thank you,
Jordan