November 25, 2015 | Style & Beauty
Let’s face it: when temperatures drop, sense of style often takes a back seat to staying warm. But when it comes to looking stylish in extreme cold, these five chic Chicagoans have it covered.
“I stay stylish with timeless black riding boots. They go with everything—skirts, dresses, pantsuits, or jeans. When dressing casually, I count on my classic brown stirrup Frye boots. And I am all about wearing faux fur coats and hats for winter. I won't leave home without a warm hat!”
“[Have] a great pair of tech leather gloves. When you’re shopping downtown, the last thing you want is to have to remove your gloves to control your iPhone. I love the fact that I can snap a picture or send a text without having to take my gloves off. Also, it helps to not lose them by not having to remove them every time you want to use your phone.”
“My style tends to be a mix of fashion and function. From my Overland shearling parka that I picked up in Park City, Utah, to my Moncler trapper hat and my must-have Prada pull-on boot with strap, I strongly believe in a rough and ready-to-wear look when I am navigating the streets of downtown Chicago. They don’t call it the Windy City for nothing.”
“Like any good Chicagoan I have a coat wardrobe. Mine includes a Moncler jacket and a [Giuliana] Teso cashmere. I bought a Christia shearling over 10 years ago and it's the perfect coat for a snowy, cold day—fashionable, extremely warm and [it] really blocks the wind.”
“For casual style, I try to minimize looking bulky, so I wear a sport tank or a long-sleeve tee shirt as a layer under a light cashmere sweater and have a variety of zip-front vests from Calvin Klein and North Face that keep me warm while still having some body shape.”
