Winter Layering Guide: How To Stay Warm But Not Overheat

Even though it might be tempting to jump the gun and look at what’s new for spring in your favorite online stores, the next few months will be cold.

And while there’s no harm in peeking into the next season’s style, you should stay in the current one – and so should your clothes. Which is why we are going to explore winter layering and how you can remain stylish and stay warm. 

This winter, it’s not only about a decent sweater or coat; the fundamentals are the key to staying toasty and looking good.

We put together some style tips — including a few key pieces and some fashionable base layers — as a roadmap to keeping cozy and looking good for the remaining months of the year! Without further ado, here’s our ultimate winter layering guide.

Winter Layering Guide

Start With A Solid Base Layer

For the colder months, a good base layer is a must. In the same way that you would dress for a day of skiing if you spent a lot of time on the slopes, you should approach city attire with the same mindset if you spend a lot of time outdoors.

Start with a thermal base layer that can be worn either concealed or displayed, such as Thermajane Long Johns or SKIMS Essential Mock Neck Long Sleeve Bodysuit

Just put your chosen outfit for the day on top of the thin layers. Believe us, you’ll feel much more comfortable and warmer outside, and you won’t get too hot inside either.

Thermajane Long Johns

winter layering guide

SHOP ON AMAZON – $31.99


SKIMS Essential Mock Neck Long Sleeve Bodysuit

winter layering guide

SHOP ON SKIMS – $78


Invest In A Fashionable Fleece

Like the puffer coat, the fashion fleece has been a cold weather mainstay for a long time, so we’re glad it’s back. It’s warm, comfortable, and stylish, thanks to brands like Free People, H&M, and The North Face

You can wear it on its own as a light jacket on days that are warmer, or you can layer it under a heavier coat on days that are brrr-isker.

Hit The Slopes Printed Fleece Jacket

SHOP ON FREE PEOPLE – $168


Oversized Fleece Hoodie

SHOP ON H&M – $34.99


Women’s Extreme Pile Full-Zip Jacket

SHOP ON THE NORTH FACE – $159


Turtlenecks, Turtlenecks, Turtlenecks!

Fashionistas have been layering brightly colored and patterned turtlenecks forever, showing that there are so many ways to utilize this stylish statement piece in your winter layering rotation.

Put one on under a button-up shirt or wrap jacket for a glamorous pop of color, or let an open blazer or coat let the turtleneck do all the work!

Brandy Merino Wool Sweater

SHOP ON DIANE VON FURSTENBERG – $328


Veronica Beard Jeans Cedar Striped Puff-Sleeve Turtleneck

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SHOP ON NEIMAN MARCUS – $298


Fitted Turtleneck Top

SHOP ON & OTHER STORIES – $49


Accessories That Make A Statement

You don’t need to look any further than these little accouterments for fast and easy solutions to your cold-weather fashion conundrums. Think patterned wool tights, hooded dickeys, and neck warmers!

Amelia Ribbed Cashmere Tights

SHOP ON FREE PEOPLE – $50


Veronica Beard Hoodie Dickey

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SHOP ON NEIMAN MARCUS – $175


Textured Fleece-Lined Knit Neck Warmer

SHOP ON LULULEMON – $78

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