The easiest winter outfits for women are built in layers: a warm knit, a bottom that covers your legs, a coat, and boots that keep your feet dry and warm. A sweater dress with tall boots, a turtleneck with wide-leg jeans, or a matching knit set are simple looks you can repeat all season. Below are seven winter outfits for everyday life, from the office to a cold weekend walk, with tips on layering. Browse more warm pieces in our sweaters and knitwear.
How to dress for the cold
- Layer instead of one thick piece. A fitted base layer, a sweater and a coat let you adjust to the temperature, and you can take a layer off indoors.
- Cover your legs. Wide-leg pants, jeans, knit skirts with tights or tall boots keep the cold out.
- Warm feet first. Lined boots help a lot on cold days.
- Finish with a scarf. It closes the gap at the neck that most coats leave open.
7 winter outfits for women
1. A sweater dress with tall boots
A sweater dress is one piece that feels like a whole outfit. The Cable-Knit Round Neck Sweater Dress has a cable knit and a slight stretch, in sage, black, taupe and tan, sizes S to XL. Add tights and the Luxury Faux Fur Lace-Up Winter Boots, tall faux fur boots with front laces and a flat sole, in black and brown, EU sizes 36 to 44. More styles are in our sweater dresses.
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2. A turtleneck with wide-leg jeans
A turtleneck keeps your neck warm without a scarf indoors. The Ribbed Turtleneck Long Sleeve Sweater for Women is made of acrylic and is slightly stretchy, in carnation pink, khaki, white, black and sky blue, sizes S to XL. Pair it with the High-Waisted Wide-Leg Jeans, made of 85% cotton and 15% polyester, in dark gray, dark blue, light blue and black, sizes S to 3XL.
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3. A matching knit set
A knit set is as easy as it gets on a cold morning. The Ribbed Knit Quarter-Zip Top and Wide-Leg Pants Set has a quarter-zip top and wide-leg pants with a tie waist and pockets, in eight colors, including cream, dark brown and black, sizes S to 2XL. See more in our sweater two-piece sets.
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4. A fleece pullover for the weekend
For errands and walks, fleece is warm and easy. The Cozy Fleece Quarter Zip Long Sleeve Sweatshirt has a quarter zip and pockets, in eleven colors, sizes S to 3XL. Wear it with dark jeans and the Fleece Lined Chunky Platform Mini Boots, fleece-lined mini boots on a platform sole, in khaki, black and camel, sizes 5 to 9.
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5. A sherpa vest over a turtleneck
A vest adds warmth to your core and leaves your arms free. The Leopard Print Sherpa Fleece Vest Coat has a button front, in caramel and black, sizes S to XL. It is unlined and medium weight, so wear it over a turtleneck. More options are in our vests.
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6. A sweater and knit skirt set
For the office, a matching sweater and skirt looks polished and stays cozy. The Ribbed Turtleneck Sweater Set with Matching Midi Skirt has an oversized turtleneck and a ribbed skirt with moderate stretch, in gray, pink, green and blue, sizes S to 2XL. Hand wash it cold and do not tumble dry, as the care instructions say.
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7. A long coat and a wool scarf
Every winter outfit needs a coat on top. Our guide to women's winter coats explains the types and how to choose. Finish with the Chunky Cable Knit Scarf, made from wool, about 59 inches long, in ten colors, including camel, gray, burgundy and black. Find more in our scarves.
Plus size winter outfits
The wide-leg jeans and the fleece quarter-zip both come in sizes S to 3XL, so outfit 2 and outfit 4 work in extended sizes. For more ideas, read our guide to plus size fall outfits, which covers layering in detail.
Caring for your winter pieces
Good care keeps knits soft and boots looking new all season. Check the care label on each piece before you wash it:
- Sweater dress and turtleneck: machine wash cold and tumble dry low, according to their care instructions.
- Sweater and skirt set: hand wash cold and skip the dryer.
- Fleece-lined mini boots: spot clean with mild soap and cold water, and let them air dry.
Fold knits instead of hanging them, so the shoulders keep their shape.
More winter guides
For sweaters to build your outfits around, read women's sweaters for fall. For shorter boots, see our guide on how to style ankle boots.
Order in time
Delivery usually takes 9 to 17 business days, so order your winter pieces before the first cold week. Free standard shipping on eligible orders over US$60. Returns are accepted within 7 days in the US and 14 days in other countries on eligible items, as described in our Refund policy.