Survive the Polar Vortex in Style

Unless you have been living on a tropical island, you are fully aware that we’re headed for a big freeze this week. When the temperature drops, the big question is what to wear? I love an open toe Manolo in most temperatures, but I don’t love the idea of frostbite. The key to navigating the snow and wind is to layer up, which means a big, heavy parka is a must. But no one wants to look like the Michelin man. Here’s our guide to the most stylish options for this season’s first polar vortex.

The splurge coat

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Aritzia TNA Snowman pant, $75, aritzia.com

Fjallraven Woodsman cap ’14, $80, fjallraven.com

Norma Kamali Classic Long Narrow coat, $765, normakamali.com

Joe Fresh Marled sweater, $23.40, joefresh.com

Gap Cozy Plaid Stripe scarf, $29.95, gap.com

Muji Touchscreen gloves, $16.95, muji.us

Isabel Marant Nowles Shearling-lined leather concealed wedge boots, $840, net-a-porter.com


The steal coat

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The Row ‘Marist’ Cashmere sweater, $5661.20, farfetch.com

Uniqlo Women Ultra Light Down Wrap coat, $129.90. Uniqlo.com

H&M Quilted Jacket, $49.95, HM.com

Uniqlo Women Heattech Turtle Neck T-shirt, $14.90, uniqlo.com

Ugg Australia ‘Classic’ Genuine Shearling Headphone earmuffs, $75, Nordstrom.com

Artizia TNA Birken Socks $15, aritzia.com

Tommy Hilfiger Russel Boots, $99, zappos.com