It is the season where all you want to do is be wrapped in your blanket. But let’s face it, that’s not exactly the ideal “cute look” you want for your winter outfits! It can be a little tricky to feel and look good and stay warm at the same time. As winter takes it’s goodbye this time, here’s a list of some of the things I make sure I have in my wardrobe before I take on the winter season –

• Turtle neck – I prefer a black one because it’s basic, can go with many outfits and because it is great for layering. You can go with any color of your choice.

• Skinny jeans – since winters are about heavy warm clothes, having bottoms that are a little more fitted gives shape to you. You don’t wanna look like you’re drowning in your clothes!

• Ankle boots – a staple, according to me. They keep your feet warm and are super versatile so they go with regular or dressy glam looks. Heels or flats is your personal choice, I like to have a pair of both. Again, I prefer black boots because they go with anything and everything, but if you want you can DEFINITELY experiment with colors.

• Oversized or chunky sweater – warm and fuzzy, but cute is what I define an oversized sweater as. They’re great to throw over a pair of jeans and a turtle neck and you won’t be freezing into a popsicle in the cold.

• Full sleeve top/ fitted sweater top – another great option to have for layering below jackets and chunky sweaters. They’re also great for months or places that aren’t too cold but require a little warmth. This is where you can experiment with colors. Layer colorful tops under jackets and you have a new outfit every day!

• Denim jacket – oversized, fitted, lined with a soft teddy material, colorful, ripped, there are unlimited options for denim jackets and there’s one for everyone to love! It adds an edge to your look and also keeps you warm.

• Sweatshirt – sweatshirts deserve more attention than they get. They are warm, soft, comfy and look good. You can dress them up or dress them down. Oversized or fitted, its your choice. Another look much appreciated is the short-cropped sweatshirt/hoodie layered over a plain top.

• Dressy jacket – now this can be any type of jacket you prefer, for your evenings out, for fancy events. Two options I really like are faux suede jackets or leather jackets. Even the plainest of your outfits can be amped up by a nice jacket thrown over.

• Blanket wrap scarf or any thick scarf – no one wants to feel the piercing cold wind on their neck! Having a thick knit scarf or a blanket wrap scarf can help you not just add an extra layer of warmth to your outfit but also make it that extra bit nice.

• Beanie – beanies are not just for bad hair days in the winters now! Yes, you heard that right! They have now been promoted to the position of ‘making your outfit ten times cuter’.

• Blazer – now this is one not everyone will be comfortable with, for the longest time, I haven’t been either. But having a classy yes casual blazer is a must if you have times you need to dress formal or classy but warm. My personal favorite is a checkered blazer because it has the perfect balance of classy and casual.

BONUS- Over the knee boots are one item that has and always will be in trend for the winters, and dare I say, sometimes even the summers for the brave ones (read – ME!). Personally, I believe this is an optional pair of shoes. You don’t need a pair of thigh high boots just because it’s cool to have one. But if you really do want one, an alternative is the Sock boot. They essentially look the same, but have a sock like material that is tight around your leg and doesn’t sag like some over the knee boots tend to do.

Hope you have all these pieces before the next winter cold hits you!