How to Dress the Warmest on the Coldest Days
In my last post, I presented a style tip about how to stay warm in the winter with modern styling and without the bulk. (If you like, you can explore my Style Tips category here.) However, it’s not just cold now but REALLY cold! So I decided to update my outfit combination post on how to dress the warmest on the coldest days in winter. I am aware that none of us want to lose our(TRUE)selves under bulky layers, so that concern is taken under consideration in these outfit ideas.
When the bitter winter cold hits, try some of the following tips to dress as cozy and warm as possible without looking too bulky. These hacks will keep anyone comfy. Age doesn’t matter. So read on and feel free to try any of these ideas that appeal to you.
How to Dress the Warmest on the Coldest Days
When my neck is covered I tend to feel warm all over, so a turtleneck or a scarf works wonders to keep me comfortable. That might work for you, too. For extra warmth, add a chunky sweater over your turtleneck.
On the other hand (or leg…), over-the-knee boots over a pair of skinnies provides protection to your legs, which makes a big difference in keeping you toasty when the wind chills. You could even wear a skirt over this.
Here’s why a cashmere tank top can be worth the splurge: throw a cashmere tank under any sweater and you’ll insulate without creating bulk.
Add warm layers under your coat, such as a hoodie and a fleece vest. I bought a quilted bomber jacket to use as the perfect lining under any of my winter coats to make them extra warm. In fact, you can add any jacket under your coat. Try a jean jacket or motorcycle jacket. A faux fur vest or faux leather motorcycle vest is handy, too.
There are fleece-lined leggings and tights nowadays that keep you extra warm even when you wear a dress on days that are not as cold. (The coverage of a maxi dress adds a layer of protection on those days as well, especially in a thicker material such as corduroy or velvet.)
To stop the heat from escaping your body, be sure to cover the extremities. Add a good-looking warm hat, gloves and boots.
Layers
Embrace multiple layers. (To read more about this subject, see “How to Look Great in the Cold? Layer Up!”)
- A warm base layer makes a ton of difference. Silk or thermal tops and bottoms are a great place to start. Silk is so thin and yet it traps your body heat to provide extra warmth.
- Layer a sleeveless dress with a turtleneck t-shirt under it and a pullover sweater on top.
- Add a cashmere tank under any sweater.
- With a white top and any black pants, layer a black faux leather motorcycle jacket under a faux fur jacket or coat.
Below Freezing
- A camisole or tank + a t-shirt + a long-sleeve sweater or shirt + thick tights or leggings under your pants or jeans. Add a warm coat on your way out the door.
- A long-sleeve plaid shirt + a boyfriend cardigan + skinny jeans + snow boots. Add tights + a scarf + a woolly headband + gloves + a coat.
- Slip a tank top underneath a turtleneck sweater and warm tights under straight-leg jeans of any color. Then add booties.
Blizzard Conditions
In the worst case scenario of having to do business in a blizzard, try:
- Footless tights as an extra layer of warmth under your pants, or
- A long-sleeve thermal under your favorite button-down and thermal leggings under tailored trousers that are loose or wide-leg. Add statement jewelry. Once inside, you might like to roll up your sleeves to show the thermal cuffs.
For serious advice on staying warm even in Arctic weather and even while wearing skirts(!), check out Nicole Molders’ post “See How I Layer for Feeling Comfortable” at High Latitude Style. Nicole lives in Alaska.
Some Warm Outfits for Coldest Days
- A dress over pants of the same type of material.
- A chunky turtleneck sweater over a short or long dress + tights.
- Add a slim sweater over a slip dress & athletic leggings or skinny jeans.
- A chunky sweater over a short slip dress + tights + over-the-knee boots.
- A long tank top + destroyed skinny jeans + a cozy cardigan. Add colored tights under the jeans + a long pendant.
- Wear a black turtleneck with slim black pants & black ankle boots. Add a faux fur jacket + a black shoulder bag.
- A turtleneck tunic sweater + leggings or skinnies + snow boots. Add coat, scarf, gloves, etc.
- A black turtleneck sweater + black pants + a black bomber jacket under your winter coat. Add low-heeled boots + a bright-color bag + red lipstick.
- Your favorite faux fur coat + a bomber jacket under it + dark jeans + sneakers.
- A black faux leather motorcycle vest over a sweater + black pants/jeans. Add a leopard-print scarf tied European style or knotted in front. Then add outerwear.
- A waffle-knit or thermal top under a blouse or shirt + pants. You may want to add a camisole underneath it all.
- Wear a shirt or blouse under a pullover, sweatshirt or cardigan & pants. Let the collar, cuffs and shirttail peek out from under the pullover or sweatshirt. For extra warmth, add a camisole underneath it all. Top with a wool coat.
- A silk camisole, tank or tee under a blouse or shirt + pants.
Last but not least, get a warm hug from your significant other! 😀
And There’s More!
Like this post? You might also like to read:
- “How to Get Your Money’s Worth with a Turtleneck“
- “12 Ways to Wear Over-the-Knee Boots”
- “40 Remarkable Ways to Look Terrific in a Faux Fur Vest”
- “What’s the Coat That Will Make You Warm & Glamorous?”
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Angie
Nice layered looks. they make winter dressing look fun. I love the dress in the first photo. Thanks for featuring me.