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How To Layer Warm Clothes When It’s REALLY Cold (And Still Look Chic!)

How To Layer Warm Clothes When It’s REALLY Cold (And Still Look Chic!)

Posted on October 25, 2023

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  • How To Layer Winter Clothes to Stay Warm
  • How To Layer Warm Clothes
    • #1 | Select Your Warm Base Layer
    • #2 | Invest in a Puffer Coat
    • #3 | Top it Off With a Wool Topcoat or Camel Coat
    • #4 | Add On Your Warm Winter Accessories

How To Layer Winter Clothes to Stay Warm

Take it from someone who grew up in the northeast, lived in New York, and now lives in a Colorado mountain town at 9500 feet…I know cold! Which means I know how to dress for the cold. Sometimes getting dressed when it’s freezing outside can be hard. I have a formula on how to layer your clothes for extreme cold AND still look stylish! 

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How To Layer Warm Clothes

#1 | Select Your Warm Base Layer

First things first, you need a warm, great base layer. I like to wear a fitted, lightweight long-sleeve crewneck tee. Your base layer needs to be something you can wear on its own. So if you go inside or it warms up throughout the day and you have to remove the other layers, this one is still something you feel comfortable wearing alone. If it’s extra cold outside, do not wear a normal tee. Opt instead for a wool blend, base layer tee like this one by Smartwool that’s a warm merino wool.

Next, you’ll add a lightweight knit sweater as your mid-layer. I prefer to wear a cashmere turtleneck or crew neck for this layer, which is what I’m wearing above. It keeps my neck warm and the cashmere is really soft and comfortable. I also love that cashmere is lightweight and thin so it doesn’t add a lot of bulk. We all think those thick bulky sweaters will be the ticket, but often we can’t layer them with anything so they are not that practical.

When it comes to base layers, I often get asked about undergarments for the bottom half as well. If I’m skiing or planning to be outside for an extended period of time, I’ll wear long underwear. But for every day, picking kids up, going to lunch, running errands, etc., I don’t think it’s necessary. If you do want to wear long underwear under your jeans or pants, Arc’teryx or Smartwool are great, super-warm options.

By the way, if you’re looking for more tips on how to stay warm while skiing, I share all my tips and tricks here.

 

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#2 | Invest in a Puffer Coat

The next layer is a puffer coat. (NOTE: If it’s REALLY cold, add a puffer vest under your puffer coat.) Make sure you have a puffer that’s long so it covers more of your body. I would say at least down to mid-thigh. This puffer coat is by Herno. It’s very luxe and SO warm. This brand is a Telluride-mom favorite. Most of the women here have a Herno puffer and love them as their go-to outer shell! It is a little pricey but worth the investment if you live somewhere with really cold weather. If you live in a cold and wet climate, consider getting a shell layer that’s water-resistant like this one so that it not only helps with wind resistance but also helps wick moisture so you are protected from the elements and stay warm and dry.

I also love this Ralph Lauren puffer or this SAM. puffer. I recently did a post on the best puffers here that includes classic, high-quality options and some affordable, trendy puffer jackets too!

Shop more Herno here.

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#3 | Top it Off With a Wool Topcoat or Camel Coat

This next layer is for added warmth and style because sometimes you get bored of the black puffer. I LOVE to layer a wool wrap coat over my puffers so my outfit looks much more sophisticated and feminine. The camel coat I’m wearing is by Ralph Lauren and is super chic. When you’re looking for this outer layer, make sure you find one that’s thick enough to handle the harsh temps and roomy enough to fit over your other layers. Fabrics like wool, fleece, cashmere, and fur/faux fur will be best.

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#4 | Add On Your Warm Winter Accessories

It’s not just about how you layer your clothes for winter…your accessories are just as important as the rest of the layers! A warm hat is very important…you lose 10% of your body heat from your head so make sure you have a hat that covers it up so you can regulate your body temperature more easily! You’ll also want a scarf. This can be a blanket scarf, infinity scarf, or whatever you prefer. Just make sure it’s warm! This one is cashmere and comes in a few colors! Finally, wear mittens or gloves! If you’re worried about having to take off your gloves to use your phone, get a pair like these that are tech-friendly. I love these gloves by Carolina Amato. They have a wool blend layer that makes them look really modern and can also be worn up your arms like sleeves.

Shop more hats here.
More scarves here.
More gloves here.

Do you have any tips on how to layer your clothes to stay warm during the winter? If you’re also a pro, please share your knowledge in the comments below so everyone can benefit!

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