Arguably New Yorkers are among the most qualified to weigh in on winter staples. After living in this city for almost 10 years, I’ve witnessed it all, from bone-chilling polar vortexes to arctic blasts. In short, winter is no joke, so I quickly learned that a good outerwear is one of the best investments. Years go by quickly, and I haven’t really had to update my coat collection since—all more reason to pick up one that you’ll still think is stylish for 10 years from now.
Up front, I’ve summarized five outerwear styles that were my staples while living in New York. Not only are they practical, but I firmly believe they are unaffected by trends, which means it’s well worth splurging a little extra here. From puffers to down jackets, scroll below to see which styles have made a splash.
