Growing up in the Midwest, I learned a thing or two about how to dress in cold weather. However, it always comes as a shock to me when the first wind blows and knocks me down. I easily forget how cold the day below 50 degrees was at first.
I used to be very consistent and usually put on a favorite coat each season, the warmest of them all. As I entered the world of fashion and New York City, however, I came up with a style theory that became my winter dressing bread and butter. When friends ask me how to dress for the weather, I tell them this:
The first thing most people will see when they greet you, whether it’s at dinner, when you walk into the office, or you meet a friend on the street, is your coat. Make sure it’s a winner.
With that simple fact, I usually succeed in convincing my friend to use that unconventional search engine or to try something besides something neutral. The most important purchase you make for both warmth and personal style will be a jacket, and I’m here to help you choose the right one.
And of course, we’re not just looking for a pretty face. We’ve got a lot of winter ahead of us and I like a coat that lasts a long time, so I made sure to round up my picks to keep you as warm and delicious as possible, with some lighter options available. Comes for the unexpected. Good luck surviving another cold winter, and be sure to scroll for some good finds.
PS: A quick tip that helped me find the warmest jackets when shopping online is to zoom in on the model image so you can see a little inside. The number of linings there will tell you all you need to know.
