I've Lived in NYC and Boston—Here's Everything I Think Is Chic for Winter

British fashion influencer Anna Newton poses in her modern wood kitchen in London wearing an oversize black coat, camel crewneck sweater, dark wash jeans, and a woven brown leather tote bag

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Whether strolling the streets of Boston or New York City, there are some definite overlaps in what I reach for during the winter months. I don't know if I'd fully attribute that to the likes of each city, since I am a creature of habit no matter where I reside, but the options are chic nonetheless. My aim is to always look timeless and put together no matter what city I'm in.

This season, there are some key pieces I have been wearing on heavy rotation. Each is effortless and packs an elevated punch, including classic sweaters, dark-wash jeans, black booties, and more. Keep scrolling to check out six chic winter picks that have my attention right now.

Oversize Coats

An oversize coat instantly elevates any outfit. I like to reach for black, gray, and neutral options in a variety of timeless styles.

Camel Pieces

Any time I wear a camel piece, I receive a compliment. The timeless color gives ensembles an expensive feel.

Dark-Wash Jeans

When colder weather comes around, I find myself reaching for dark-wash denim styles. They feel dressier and more elegant. Plus, they go great with any top style.

Black Booties

I am loyal to versatile black booties, especially in comfortable flat and low-heel versions. I keep the higher styles for more formal occasions.

Classic Sweaters

How I love sweater season. There is nothing I appreciate more in fashion than a classic sweater to cozy up in. Crewnecks and turtlenecks are usually my top picks.

Woven Bags

No matter the season, a chic woven leather bag is a great idea, but there is something about adding the beautiful textured detail to a winter look.

Jennifer Camp Forbes

Jennifer Camp Forbes is currently an editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities for over a decade, including creative director and various editor roles. She’s well-known as a shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups, digital moodboards, and extensive knowledge of up-and-coming brands, plus the new arrivals sections of the chicest retailers. Jennifer has had a lifelong interest in fashion which led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion. While she has called Los Angeles and New York City home in the past, she currently works remotely from Massachusetts. When she’s not obsessing over and writing about her latest fashion finds, she is delighting in raising two little ones with her highschool sweetheart, perusing TikTok religiously, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, creating abstract photographs, and eating the best Mexican food she can get her hands on.