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After making it through New York City’s biggest snowfall in two years, we here at Vogue are still keeping our most stylish outfits in rotation, thanks to a few layering tips and tricks. Long gone are the days of looking like the Michelin Man (you know it’s true!) just to stay warm. With a few reliable styling hacks, we’ve mastered the art of bundling up with grace and style.
Items like tights, onesies, and long-sleeve shirts have graduated from mere wardrobe basics into the secret weapons in our closets. If you’re curious to find out just how we’re putting these hero pieces to good use, all of the details are just ahead. Read on for all of the layering tips and tricks that are keeping us toasty throughout the season.
Miniskirts + Black Tights
“My winter uniform revolves around a great pair of black tights and an ultra-miniskirt. Yes, I said miniskirt! From there, I typically add in a snuggly sweater or a slim-fitting turtleneck. Footwear-wise, I’m polishing off the look in a sleek knee-high boot or a pair of preppy penny loafers. Don’t forget your outerwear offering, either! As for me, I’m slipping into a little faux fur.” —Laura Jackson, shopping writer
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Maxi Dresses + Onesie
“Just because it’s colder outside, doesn’t mean I’m giving up on all of my favorite dresses. I like to keep them in rotation with an undetectable little secret underneath: a seamless onesie.” —Alexis Bennett Parker, senior shopping writer
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Turtlenecks + Made-to-Show Socks
“While layering is nothing new for the colder months, extra layers of turtlenecks and socks have been my best friend when preparing to bear the East Coast cold this season. Not quite ready to tuck my ballet flats or loafers away, ribbed or cashmere socks transform traditionally spring/summer styles into suitable winter footwear all the while elevating any look with not just one but two pairs of socks for a bit of flair. Achieve the head-to-toe layering look with quality turtlenecks peaking through a tailoring button-down, sweater, or jacket to add an extra layer of warmth!” —Ciarra Lorren Zatorski, fashion editor
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Longline Coats + Barely-There Pumps
“Everything is warmer with an ankle-length coat. I’m wearing longline outerwear in tailored wool, shearling, and faux fur these days. You can even expose an ankle if you’re feeling up to it ! Which is good news for those of the moment shoe silhouettes that aren’t boots, like ballerinas, driving loafers, and little pumps.”—Madeline Fass, senior market editor
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Long-Sleeve Layers + Chunky Knits
“This may be the most obvious styling tip but long-sleeve layers and simple, chunky knits! I like to get really nice bases to layer underneath my sweaters, not just for the feel of it—but also for practicality to keep from overheating in the office; I’ll take off my sweater and wrap it around my shoulders (and/or coat if the weather allows!).” —Talia Abbas, senior shopping editor
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Oversize Coats
“When layering up to stay warm during the winter chill, my wardrobe hack is opting for oversize coats. Whether you’re leaning toward a shearling situation or vintage fur find, buying a larger fit allows for your layers to lay flat on your body while simultaneously amplifying the coziness of your look. Trust me—the bigger, the better!” —Elisee Browchuk, experiences production and marketing manager
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