The Items L.A. Girls Don't Wear in the Winter
Dressing for the winter in L.A. comes with an entirely different set of rules than other cities. Since the weather stays pretty consistent year-round, winter is more of a season to experiment with light layering than truly bundling up. So what pieces do West Coast girls skip? It’s most of the heavy-duty pieces like puffy down coats and shearling-lined boots that are only needed for snow and freezing temps. While they might not get to break out those winter items, there are some others we’ve noticed are in the closets of every L.A. girl.
Ahead, we’re breaking down the ultimate L.A. winter style essentials. From boots that go with any outfit to a jacket to wear every season, these are the pieces you’ll spot fashion girls wearing on the West Coast.
Go on to shop the 12 pieces L.A. fashion girls swear by.
TEE
JEANS
Constructed from pre-worn Levi's.Available in size 28.
LEATHER JACKET
LOAFERS
TURTLENECK
SNEAKERS
You'll spot these a cool girls in L.A.Available in sizes 8.5 to 15.5.
BLAZER
SUNGLASSES
SWEATER
WRAP DRESS
Wear yours with ankle boots in the winter months.Available in sizes XXS to XL.
BAG
ANKLE BOOTS
Upgrade your ankle boots with the sock silhouette.Available in sizes 6 to 9.5.Next, read about the date-night outfits stylish women swear by.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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