I'm a Fashion Editor Based in NYC—I See These Winter Looks at Least Once a Day
Winter in New York is no walk in the park. I know this from experience, firstly because I grew up in Chicago and know what a brutal winter looks (and feels) like, and secondly because I've experienced my fair share in New York over the last five years. Really, the only way to get through it is to dress the part, which I've only been able to do because I study those around me who all seem to do it with ease.
New York City is full of savvy dressers who always make looking good appear easy even in the worst weather situations, whether it's 37ºC in August and the humidity reads 80% or a -5ºC one that, according to AccuWeather, feels like -15ºC. New Yorkers are simply built different, and it shows when you look to the streets (on a freezing-cold winter day especially). With plenty of them to come this season, I've already started scanning my surroundings for winter outfit inspiration. And just like the last five winters, my neighbours didn't disappoint.
Keep scrolling to see the winter street style I see daily in NYC.
What you'll need: Pea Coat + Midi Denim Skirt + Balaclava + Knee-High Boots
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Don't sleep on Zara's boot offering. I've had pairs for more than five years.
What you'll need: White Turtleneck + Cream Padded Jacket + Matching Cargo Pants
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What you'll need: Blanket Coat + Cropped T-Shirt + Black Jeans + Lug-Sole Boots
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There's a reason why Lauren Manoogian makes this coat season after season: it's pure luxury.
Anyone who owns a pair of Ribcage jeans will tell you that they're impeccable—guaranteed.
What you'll need: Chunky Turtleneck + Distressed Leather Jacket + Cargo Pants + Sporty Sneakers
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If you've been trying to hunt down a distressed leather jacket that's not over £1000, I've just found the perfect one.
I own a pair of cargo pants and get more compliments on them than any other pair of trousers in my wardrobe.
Bella Hadid wears Salomons on repeat.
What you'll need: Oversize Trench Coat + Hoodie + Tailored Pants
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These feel like sweatpants but look like trousers (aka everything we've ever wanted).
What you'll need: Brightly Colored, Fur-Trim Leather Trench Coat + Disco Pants + Loafers
This coat lives rent-free in my brain.
These are far more wearable than you might think. I'd know, as I own two pairs.
If you already own one too many pairs of flat loafers, this heeled style is next.
What you'll need: Distressed Leather Jacket + Midi Skirt + Thick Socks + Loafers
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It doesn't get more classic than a pair of leather penny loafers.
What you'll need: Moto Jacket + Cashmere Sweater + Pinstripe Puddle Pants + Pointed-Toe Mules
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What you'll need: Rainbow Blanket Scarf + Waterproof Trench Coat + Khaki Pants + Pointed-Toe Boots
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Just wait—by December, this scarf will be everywhere again.
Yes, you can wear heels in the snow—if you dare. Just pick a pair with thick heels that'll keep you balanced and sturdy.
What you'll need: Brightly Colored Sweater + Neutral Puddle Pants + Clogs + Maxi Wool Coat
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Clogs work for every season, winter especially when paired with thick, cozy socks.
What you'll need: Shearling Jacket + Midi Skirt + Tall Platform Boots
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These are next-level good. If you don't buy them, I will.
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This story originally appeared on Who What Wear U.S.
Eliza Huber is a New York City–based fashion editor who specializes in trend reporting, brand discovery, and celebrity style. She joined Who What Wear in 2021 after almost four years on the fashion editorial team at Refinery29, the job she took after graduating with a marketing degree from the University of Iowa. She has since launched two monthly columns, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled the likes of Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, and Sabrina Carpenter for WWW's monthly cover features; and reported on everything from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top trends from fashion month, season after season. Eliza now lives on the Upper West Side and spends her free time researching F1 fashion imagery for her side Instagram accounts @thepinnacleoffashion and @f1paddockfits, running in Central Park, and scouring eBay for '90s Prada and '80s Yves Saint Laurent.
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