Cold winter weather is a style challenge. This post shows three chic winter layering looks and has a video that breaks down in easy-to-follow steps how to bundle up in chic layers for comfort while still look effortlessly stylish. Read to get inspired to stay warm in style.
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- Stylish Work Appropriate Winter Layering Looks
- Layering Outfit Broken Down
- Chic Winter Layering Looks with Cardigans and Jacket
- Winter Office Layering Look with Sheath
- Casual Posh Layering
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Style Winter Layering Looks
Layering is a great way to style warm winter looks. Of course, how long a layered look will keep you comfortable temperature wise depends on the weather. As a result, the clothing pieces and their material will differ. However, the overall concept of layering is to create several thin layers of still air. These layers, namely, increase the insulation of your outfit. Of course, when layering you also want to increase your style factor.
If I had the choice between weather like that and 20 below (-28.9C), low relative humidity with clear blues skies, I would chose the latter over the former any time. Sounds weird for everyone who hadn’t been in the latter weather – yet or who is a beach gal. I know, I know. However, when it’s frigid cold you can at least layer to feel comfortable, while you can’t get comfortable in the “Winter in Germany” weather. Learn more about how to create stylish cold wet weather outfits.
Layering Outfit Broken Down
The following movie breaks winter layering down as an example of how to create stylish layers.
The easiest way is to build a layered look around a color like in the shown example burgundy.
Chic Winter Layering Looks with Cardigans and Jacket
Midi skirt, tights, over-the-knee boots, sweater at the office and an old diamond leopard print jacket as outerwear to stay comfortable. Can you believe I have this jacket since I was a teenager?
Winter Office Look Layering with Sheath
I have a knack for sheath dresses. They are easy to style up and down depending on whether I meet with students, the Dean or Director, or have a meeting or to give a talk. They are very, very versatile, nearly chameleons in the closet. Do I have to say also that they are a classic that never goes out of style? It’s just important to not look like a leftover statist from the Mad Man TV series. The same outfit idea just in another color gives you already a new office look – like one dress two ways. You can find more ideas how to wear your fav sheath in different ways in the guide at the link.
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Casual Posh Layering
Casual Friday outfits don’t just mean jeans and T-shirt. Take a look of what weekend clothes you have in your closet and combine them for new looks for Friday at work. The outfit inspiration in the photos below brings you from office to drinks with the colleagues after work.
Style tip: When layering make sure to accentuate your waist to not look frumpy.
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Even though you live in a super cold place you always look amazing, Nicole. Love all these looks. Great fur coats and I love those burgundy boots so much!
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I just love the diamond pattern on this jacket, it is so unique yet looks so sophisticated!
Carrie
Hi, Nicole
Your jacket from high school looks like it’s still in perfect shape! You must have taken such good care of it. And I love those Vince Camuto chain-detail boots and that green outfit!
Thanks for showing us how you do it!
Angie
The diamond leopard print jacket is fabulous, and so unusual! I prefer cold crisp days to grey and miserable weather. It’s been horrible here in the UK, so grey and raining non stop. I want to see the sun again!
Emma xxx
I love how you match your hosiery to your outfits. Those berry compared tights and boots are just gorgeous.
Georgeous Outfit, dear Nicole! Love the combi of the jacket and the midi-skirt. You look very pretty 🙂
I like the burgundy sheath dress and the casual friday look with the BR skirt very much too.
Lots of love,
Nadine
I always enjoy your fashion mixes, Nicole. I cannot believe you can still ear something from HS, that ship has sailed for me-LOL! I really love the CK burgundy dress and boots combo and would wear it in a hot second. Have a great week! P.S. Thanks for the feature!
These outfits are perfect for our cold weather. You rocked these coats with your outfit like no other. They look chic and warm at the same time. And I would never guess that the jacket is from your teenage time. WOW it looks amazing on you and you elevated it beautifully.
Thank you for featuring me today. I am honored.
Ha, I’m definitely one who can’t even imagine 20 below. I break out the parka at 30 degrees. That diamond jacket is great.
x, Julie
Nicole, I am loving your coats and boots! All great outfits made even more spectacular by the boots and coats! That first coat has me dying over here!
Shelbee