Trying to plan your winter closet can be a nightmare. The weather can change drastically within the blink of an eye. You might need your sunglasses one minute and snow boots the next. Whatever climate you live in, you want to update your closet with a few winter essentials. These transitional pieces can help you take your closet staples and bring them into the winter season effortlessly. Our 25 winter fashion tips will teach you how to stay cosy, warm, and stylish this season.

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1. Avoid loose fitting clothing during the winter. They’ll make it harder for you to preserve body heat and make it more difficult to layer items while maintaining your natural silhouette.
2. Invest in a long coat that you can wear everyday over your go-to outfits. You want to find a length that works for your height and sits around your knee.
3. Find a favourite sweater that you can throw in your bag to stay warm during the evenings or when the temperature drops. It’ll help you get through the season nice and warm.
4. The rule of three for layering is an essential. You want to make sure you’re always wearing three layers on your chest to stay warm. Over your underwear, you should have a vest or chemise before adding a blouse or shirt.
5. Choose woollen garments that will keep you warm throughout the season and give you the timeless winter aesthetic.
6. Skip cotton, as this material is breathable and makes it harder to stay warm. If you’re wearing cotton, make sure to layer up.
7. Choose a bold staple to add a pop of colour to every outfit.
8. Scarves are your BFF to layer over your outfit. Keep one in your handbag or office at all times.
9. Buy a waterproof coat to wear when the storms arrive. You don’t want to get your investment coat ruined in a rainstorm. 
10. Weatherproof shoes by adding a rubber sole and taking your boots to be repaired if they have any issues.
11. Incorporate textures, like suede and velvet, into your outfit to elevate your look.
12. Elevated basics like a crisp white shirt or a black pencil skirt will keep you warm while looking professional.
13. Keep wool tights nearby to wear under skirts and dresses. 
14. Go knee-high with boots – winter is the best time to wear this style, as they’re both functional and on-trend.
15. Add a hat to your closet, whether it’s a fedora or a beanie.
16. Faux fur is a winter staple that every woman needs.
17. Earth-tone neutrals are easy to mix-and-match and act as a transitional color palette.
18. Clean your wool sweaters before winter to remove fibres and repair holes.
19. Jumper dresses are a staple that you can wear from day to night.
20. Bring back skinny jeans for casual weekend looks.
21. Blanket scarf can double as a shawl to keep you warm while commuting or sitting outside.
22. Turtlenecks can be layered under blazers for extra warmth.
23. Embrace leather as a winter staple that looks better with age, keeps you warm, and is always on-trend.
24. Carry a tote bag with you as your everyday bag to keep an extra sweater or scarf to layer up against the cold. Your tote bag should be able to fit a charge of shoes and umbrella. 

Check your weather app before you leave the house. You don’t want to walk out in suede shoes when it’s going to rain all day. Plan your outfits around the weather and your social calendar.