Cooler weather calls for heavier fabrics. Combining different textures makes an outfit more interesting, and a great way to wear a monochromatic outfit work. For example, if you can wear an all-black outfit without looking Goth by pairing different textures.

Ladies, a great wardrobe staple is a parka or anorak. Throwing on anorak instantly makes an outfit casual and is a great force field against the wind.

The cold weather shouldn’t stop you from busting out your skirts. You can keep your legs warm by adding nylon tights, long socks, or both. It’s always nice to have a couple pairs of sheer or opaque tights in your closet. When wearing sheer black tights, try wearing a pair of black knee high socks over them. This combo is adorable and gives the allusion of longer legs.

Another great way to elongate your legs while maintaining warmth is to wear the same colored bottoms and shoes.

Another great thing about the winter season is texture play! Velvet and leather are excellent textures to wear in the winter. Velvet is a nice and soft fabric that doesn’t way you down and keeps you surprisingly warm and looks elegant.  A nice leather jacket is also great for the winter and they come in a variety of colors and styles and provide a little bit of edge to any outfit.

A great way for guys to keep warm is to wear a nice coat or jacket. If you want to be a little more casual, wear a military style jacket. If you want to be a little fancy, you can wear a nice coat with a button up layered under.

Flannels and button ups are always a nice way to spruce up any look. If you’re wearing a button up and you want to make it more casual, cuff the sleeves and layer a casual t-shirt or graphic top under.

Some no brainer winter essentials include scarves and beanies. Ladies, a great alternative for a beanie is a head wrap. Head wraps are an excellent way to keep your ears warm and are adorable. For guys if you want to trade out a beanie for a hat, you can’t go wrong with a 5-panel or a newsboy cap. Scarves are a great way to grab attention to your face. When wearing a pretty neutral outfit, wear a colored scarf.