Ladies, it’s time to realize summer is over. As much as we miss the warm sun and the opportunity to wear next to nothing, it’s no excuse to start dressing like you live under a bridge. We’ve got some fashions that will keep you warm and looking hot.

1. Coats

Obviously, it’s Winter. You can not get away with wearing your Dartmouth sweatshirt until February. A good investment in a coat will last no less than 2 years, and can really dress up a pair of jeans. Wool pea coats and leather or faux-leather bomber jackets are perfect, and will keep you toasty even in the coldest of months.

2. Boots

Both practical and adorable, a solid pair of boots are a necessity for Winter. There are so many ways to go with boots, from ankle high booties to rugged knee high boots that any girl can find her style. Plus they’ll keep you warmer than a basic pair of heels.

3. Tights

To avoid falling into the jeans-every-day winter slump, a bunch of  opaque tights are your answer. Available in just about every color under the sun, and thick enough to keep out most of the cold, opaque tights can brighten up any dreary winter outfit.

4. The Fanny Pack

Not the same teal nylon one that your mother toted around Disneyland in 85, but the same idea. Super fashionable fanny packs, created by Louis Vuitton and other high fashion brands, are a nice escape from the boring duffel bag sized bags of last season.

5. The Hoodie-Scarf

While your snowboarding beanie may keep your head warm, it makes you look like a teenage runaway. Clean up your look with one of these new scarf/hoodie combos that, like opaque tights, come in tons of colors. If you just have to combine two warming articles, please, skip the Snuggie, and go for the… um…  Scoodie.

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