7 Clever Layering Hacks Fashion Girls Swear By For Winter

Transform a warm-weather miniskirt into a Winter staple by layering a cozy sweater over top and adding in a pair of tights for extra warmth. A colorful quilted bag, a pair of Western boots, and a bandana tied in your hair achieves a result that we happily refer to as quirky-chic.

POPSUGAR Balloon-Sleeve Funnel-Neck Sweater ($50)

Golden Service Pleated Mini Skirt ($20)

Heist The Fifty Tights ($38)

Kurt Geiger London Mini Kensington Leather Crossbody Bag ($165)

Free People New Frontier Western Bootie ($148)

Doen Penny Bandana ($28)

A beloved fashion-girl hack for staying cozy sans a scarf? A second sweater styled as a scarf. Whether you choose to wrap a second knit around your neck or simply drape one over your shoulders, this look is supereasy to pull off with either matching sweaters or a mix of colors. Go for a pair of utility trousers tucked into slouchy boots for an unexpected finish.

POPSUGAR Balloon-Sleeve Funnel-Neck Sweater ($50)

POPSUGAR Turtleneck Side Slit Tunic ($50)

POPSUGAR Utility Paperbag Pants ($50)

kensie Kenley Bootie ($77, originally $129)

This outfit is actually quite simple: a cozy teddy coat, jeans, and ankle boots aren't exactly groundbreaking. The secret and rather subtle sauce, however, is a pair of sparkly tights (or knee-high socks) that peak from beneath the hem of the jeans. Not only do they make cropped denim more wearable in the cold, but they're just plain fun when the rest of your outfit is rooted in basics.

POPSUGAR Sherpa Trucker Jacket ($78)

POPSUGAR High-Waisted Kick Flare Jeans ($50)

Calzedonia Patterned Knee-High Socks ($12)

Nine West Windsor Dress Bootie ($139)

If you're the type to rock a base layer beneath your knits, go the extra mile with a pop of neon. Keep the color coming with bright tube socks and coordinating sunnies (pink hair not required, though totally encouraged if that's your jam).

POPSUGAR Fluffy Pointelle Sweater ($50)

Topshop Lime Long Sleeve Lettuce Mesh Top ($18)

Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Faux Leather Cargo Pants ($34, originally $68)

ASOS DESIGN Sport Socks ($7)

New Balance 574 Sneakers ($80)

Forever 21 Oval Tinted Sunglasses ($6)

Embrace the athleisure look by layering a cozy turtleneck underneath a cropped sweatshirt. Then, take your look in an edgy direction with a pair of utility pants and chunky combat boots. For a fashion-girl finale? A designer bag! Preferably one that can be worn crossbody.

POPSUGAR Turtleneck Side Slit Tunic ($50)

Nike Cropped Jersey-Trimmed Fleece Sweatshirt ($70)

POPSUGAR Utility Paperbag Pants ($50)

Schutz Karissa Bootie ($280)

Prada Leather-Trimmed Tessuto Nylon Shoulder Bag ($525)

OK, so you're not into a super bundled look. That's cool. Instead, team together cozy textures for a warm-ish outfit like a sweaterdress and trendy sherpa jacket. For a feminine finish, give snakeprint knee-high boots and hoop earrings a try.

POPSUGAR Sherpa Trucker Jacket ($78)

POPSUGAR Belted Cozy Dress ($68)

Steve Madden Rouge Tan Snake Boots ($175)

Express Textured Metal Hoop Earrings ($15)

We love a plunging neckline, but when there's a risk for frostbite, we're very much here for layers. A fitted mock-neck tee instantly makes a V-neck wrap dress Winter-proof (the same goes for a cool pair of combat boots).

POPSUGAR Button-Up Midi Dress ($64)

POPSUGAR Elbow Sleeve Mockneck Top ($36)

Dolce Vita Vela Boots ($160)