Winter fashion [1] can be tough, sure. But not totally dreadful. In fact, we'd go so far as to say that dressing for the cold is one of our favorites. Why?! Because it leaves tons of room for creativity. A skill that remains at the crux of said creativity? Layering! But before you get overwhelmed or pigeonhole layering as totally pragmatic, believe us when we say that there's a certain artistry to it that makes Winter dressing fun. Truly!
The genius of layering lies within those out-of-the-box, clever, and sometimes quirky whims. An extra sweater styled as a scarf here. An unexpected pop of glitter via sparkly socks there. Fitted mock-neck tops worn beneath lower necklines to ward off chill. And so forth. Since these layering hacks [2] aren't always the most intuitive, we viewed it as our duty to bring you some creative Winter outfit ideas that are A) stylish (duh) B) incorporate layers, and C) are easy to pull off (phew!). Does it get any better? We think not.
Whether you're already growing tired of tights, craving easy-but-warm combos that go beyond a sweater and jeans, or simply need some fresh color ideas, ahead, witness seven layering hacks we love for Winter, as illustrated by some of our favorite fashion influencers. Shop each layered look head to toe, including some of our favorite new pieces from the POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's [3].
POPSUGAR Balloon-Sleeve Funnel-Neck Sweater
POPSUGAR Balloon-Sleeve Funnel-Neck Sweater [5] ($50)
Golden Service Pleated Mini Skirt
Golden Service Pleated Mini Skirt [6] ($20)
Heist The Fifty Tights
Heist The Fifty Tights [7] ($38)
Kurt Geiger London Mini Kensington Leather Crossbody Bag
Kurt Geiger London Mini Kensington Leather Crossbody Bag [8] ($165)
Free People New Frontier Western Bootie
Free People New Frontier Western Bootie [9] ($148)
Doen Penny Bandana
Doen Penny Bandana [10] ($28)
POPSUGAR Balloon-Sleeve Funnel-Neck Sweater
POPSUGAR Balloon-Sleeve Funnel-Neck Sweater [11] ($50)
POPSUGAR Turtleneck Side Slit Tunic
POPSUGAR Turtleneck Side Slit Tunic [12] ($50)
POPSUGAR Utility Paperbag Pants
POPSUGAR Utility Paperbag Pants [13] ($50)
kensie Kenley Bootie
kensie Kenley Bootie [14] ($77, originally $129)
POPSUGAR Sherpa Trucker Jacket
POPSUGAR Sherpa Trucker Jacket [15] ($78)
POPSUGAR High-Waisted Kick Flare Jeans
POPSUGAR High-Waisted Kick Flare Jeans [16] ($50)
Calzedonia Patterned Knee-High Socks
Calzedonia Patterned Knee-High Socks [17] ($12)
Nine West Windsor Dress Bootie
Nine West Windsor Dress Bootie [18] ($139)
POPSUGAR Fluffy Pointelle Sweater
POPSUGAR Fluffy Pointelle Sweater [19] ($50)
Topshop Lime Long Sleeve Lettuce Mesh Top
Topshop Lime Long Sleeve Lettuce Mesh Top [20] ($18)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Faux Leather Cargo Pants
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Faux Leather Cargo Pants [21] ($34, originally $68)
ASOS DESIGN Sport Socks
ASOS DESIGN Sport Socks [22] ($7)
New Balance 574 Sneakers
New Balance 574 Sneakers [23] ($80)
Forever 21 Oval Tinted Sunglasses
Forever 21 Oval Tinted Sunglasses [24] ($6)
POPSUGAR Turtleneck Side Slit Tunic
POPSUGAR Turtleneck Side Slit Tunic [25] ($50)
Nike Cropped Jersey-Trimmed Fleece Sweatshirt
Nike Cropped Jersey-Trimmed Fleece Sweatshirt [26] ($70)
POPSUGAR Utility Paperbag Pants
POPSUGAR Utility Paperbag Pants [27] ($50)
Schutz Karissa Bootie
Schutz Karissa Bootie [28] ($280)
Prada Leather-Trimmed Tessuto Nylon Shoulder Bag
Prada Leather-Trimmed Tessuto Nylon Shoulder Bag [29] ($525)
POPSUGAR Sherpa Trucker Jacket
POPSUGAR Sherpa Trucker Jacket [31] ($78)
POPSUGAR Belted Cozy Dress
POPSUGAR Belted Cozy Dress [32] ($68)
Steve Madden Rouge Tan Snake Boots
Steve Madden Rouge Tan Snake Boots [33] ($175)
Express Textured Metal Hoop Earrings
Express Textured Metal Hoop Earrings [34] ($15)
POPSUGAR Button-Up Midi Dress
POPSUGAR Button-Up Midi Dress [35] ($64)
POPSUGAR Elbow Sleeve Mockneck Top
POPSUGAR Elbow Sleeve Mockneck Top [36] ($36)
Dolce Vita Vela Boots
Dolce Vita Vela Boots [37] ($160)