10 Winter Outfit Formulas That Work Every Time

An elegant coat is an excellent way to wear the casual (read: super-comfy) combination of jeans and sneakers. 

Get the look: Gap jeans ($70); Nike sneakers ($70); AYR coat ($595)

To make this office-ready ensemble a little warmer during your commute, swap out the pumps for flat boots.

Get the look: Loft trousers ($60); Joie blouse ($298); Ted Baker London Coat ($525)

Shades of oatmeal never looked so good.

Get the look: J.Crew turtleneck ($30); Old Navy jeans ($40); Gucci loafers ($680)

That next-level top you wore all summer? You can totally transition it to colder temps with an equally showstopping jacket.

Get the look: Zara top ($30); Banana Republic coat ($198); Madewell jeans ($135)

A little rock and roll, a lot cozy.

Get the look: Topshop tee ($27); BlankNYC jeans ($88); ASOS coat ($222)

Coat layering: get on board.

Get the look: Tinsel pants ($49); Halogen jacket ($230); Mural coat ($98)

If your city doesn’t allow for heeled sandals mid-January, swap them out for flat ankle boots in a nude color.

Get the look: Rag & Bone jeans ($150); Line & Dot sweater ($99)

Your legs might get a little chilly, but c’mon, this look is so cool. (Also: tights.)

Get the look: L'Agence dress ($395); Aritzia coat ($275); Marc Fisher LTD boots ($180)

An elementary school art teacher with an edge.

Get the look: Love, Fire dress ($79); Lauren Ralph Lauren coat ($170); Koio sneakers ($298)

This pairing looks best when the dress hits at or above the coat's hemline.

Get the look: Maggy London dress ($128); Kristen Blake coat ($199); Stuart Weitzman boots ($460)