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How To Dress Well In The Cold Weather
We've found the chicest gloves, cashmere socks, snoods and thermals so you actually stay warm during this winter chill.
I think we can all agree that the UK is nothing short of Baltic right now. Pipes are frozen, the mercury has dropped to minus numbers, and snow is on the horizon – and while the clear blue skies are lovely, we need some warm cloud cover ASAP.
We know you're most likely planning to stay snuggled up inside for the foreseeable, wrapped in a blanket, clad in head-to-toe cashmere loungewear and cup of tea in hand, but sometimes you do need to the leave the house, and when you do, you needn't trade in cosiness for looking good.
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The key, of course, to dressing well in the cold weather is layering. Keeping your usual base outfit – be it a dress, shirt and jeans or even a suit – you need to add under layers (think leggings, thermal vests and cashmere socks) and over layers too (like snoods, gloves and a stellar winter coat). Natural fibres are preferable thanks to the fact they're breathable and better for the environment, and combining practicality with style (like with some proper winter boots) means you'll never be caught short in the snow again.
Here are the elements you need to dress well in the cold weather, to nail that cosy yet chic look once and for all:
Knitted vests are an excellent way to add layers without too much bulk. They look great over shirts and t-shirts too, and their arm-free style should stop you from overheating when you head inside.
A quilted puffer is a veritable must when it drops below zero degrees, and, if you invest in a oversize, stylish one like Nanushka's, it's as appropriate over a suit as it is on your weekend walk.
Tick off the biggest colour trend of the season and stay warm by adding a pair of burgundy tights to your winter wardrobe. Showing just a hint of merlot between boots and a dress is our favourite way to style this divisive look.
This jacket has gone viral multiple times, and for good reason. The wool-blend is guaranteed to keep you cosy, while the attached scarf ensures you're never without one if a cold snap sets in.
This year's trending knitted hoods and bonnets might appear tricky to pull off at first, but with a few strands of hair framing your face, they can look so chic.
&Daughter has some of the loveliest knitwear options out there right now, and this red Ada cardigan, made from 100% wool with pearl buttons, will see you through the cold months and beyond.
It doesn't get much cosier than a floor-sweeping faux fur coat – or more stylish than this statement zebra-print design. Even better, you can wear all your most practical layers beneath, and still look seriously rock'n'roll.
You won't be caught slipping on black ice in these sturdy leather boots, that blend practicality and style beautifully. They'll last forever, too.
Uniqlo's HeatTech range is a godsend for sub-zero temperatures, not to mention delightfully affordable. This cashmere-blend turtleneck is the ultimate layering piece, to be worn under a shirt, dress or sleeveless knit.
Leggings alone, or even under trousers or a skirt, are a sleek layering option that won't add bulk.
Can you even call yourself a fashion girly if you don't have an oversize designer scarf? This camel-colour mohair-blend Loewe style is a forever classic.
The German brand Falke is a staple for great hosiery, and these wool and cashmere-blend socks look great with boots, loafers and Mary Janes alike.
Ripstop jackets are not only super warm, but work well layered under other overcoats
Getting lined gloves will add some extra comfort on your early morning commute.
You can't beat a good shearling-lined UGG boot when it's freezing outside – or inside.
Worn over a merino top and leggings or lined tights, you'll be snug as a bug in a rug with this dress.
Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
Clementina Jackson is Acting Site Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, working across news and features, trends, e-commerce and SEO. She was previously Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan and Women’s Health, and Acting Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, where she was named as a PPA 30 Under 30 award winner for her work on size inclusivity. An experienced fashion, travel and luxury lifestyle journalist, Clementina has also written for Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Condé Nast Traveller, Tatler, Red and Italy Segreta.
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