9 Life-Saving Style Secrets to Get You Through the Winter
From ice-skating to crackling fires, there’s a lot to love about the impending winter season. The mind-numbing cold, though? Not so much. But wait, before you totally despair, we have a few tricks up our cozy sleeves. Each is designed to help you survive the dreary months ahead without ever risking hypothermia (or a winter wardrobe malfunction). Handy, right?
To prepare for the first frost, we went ahead and rounded up nine stylish tips to stay warm. Some we consider must-know classics, and some we bet you haven’t heard before! They're simple, but each is a surefire way to make sure you breeze through winter and right into spring. Consider this your surefire guide to making it through the season in style. Added bonus: We shopped out each trick to make sure you're covered once the chill hits!
Scroll down to tackle winter temps the smart way.
Natural fibers like cotton and cashmere will help fight hat hair, whereas synthetic fibers encourage it!
Are you familiar with the pretzel knot? It’ll keep you warmest because it flattens out the scarf to completely cover your chest (assuming you’re wearing a coat), whereas other scarf tying methods leave holes for the cold air to come in.
Nobody will suspect your socks pack an extra punch of warmth.
Mittens are warmer because they trap heat from your entire hand, compared to gloves, which only trap the heat from your individual fingers.
Minimal bulk and maximal warmth.
We swear that extra thin layer makes a huge difference.
Opt for fabrics that wick moisture for your foundation layer, such as silk, polyester, or nylon. Cotton absorbs moisture, such as sweat, which will end up making you cold.
The thicker fabric is a smart winter choice.
Static cling is often an issue in dry winter months since there is less humidity in the air, and a skirt rubbing against tights is often a surefire recipe for the annoying problem. If you place a safety pin on the inner hem of your clothing, it dispels the charge.
Kat Collings has over 15 years of experience in the editorial fashion space, largely in digital publishing. She currently leads the vision for editorial content atReplica Shopping as the site's editor in chief, having risen through the editorial ranks after joining the company in 2012. Collings is a Digiday Future Leader Awards nominee, was named Buzzfeed's best fashion Instagram accounts of the year, and is a member of the CFDA Awards Fashion Guild. Prior toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , Collings worked on styling projects for brands such as Vogue, Teen Vogue, Lucky, and Oliver Peoples. She graduated from UCLA with a BA in communications and calls Los Angeles home.
-
I Shop for a Living—44Replica Store, Zara, and J.Crew Items That Are Actually Worth Your Money
Chic finds right this way.
-
Katie Holmes's Tip for Looking Rich? Lose the Flip-Flops and Wear These Classic Flats (in *This* Color) Instead
A shoe trend to take from summer to fall.
-
Bring On the Transitional Weather—29 Perfectly Chic Pieces FromReplica Store to Wear Straight Through Fall
Effortless dressing right this way.
-
I'm My Bestie's Stylist—I Sent Her 7 Stylish Outfits FromReplica Store That I Created for Under $250
So rich looking.
-
Not Ballet Flats, Not Sneakers—Everyone With Cool Style Is Wearing These Shoes With Jeans Right Now
They're bound to be fall's go-to flat shoes.
-
Wait, Wait—Please Tell Me You've Looked at Madewell Recently Because These 36 New Arrivals Are Wow
Yes, everything is that good!
-
The Pretty Dress Trend L.A. It Girls Are Bringing Into Fall (and the "Basic" Style They Already Forgot About)
It's finally time to part ways with boring linen dresses.
-
J.Crew and Gap Are Having Major Sales RN—Here Are 31 Beautiful Summer Finds I'm Swooning Over
Flirty florals and blush-worthy lace pieces.