Between meetings and parties at the office to conferences, holiday travel, and end-of-year catch ups, winter business style has to accommodate not only fluctuating temperatures, but also quite a few different environments. If hot chocolate isn’t the only thing you’re hoping to spice up this season, here are some versatile items to add to your winter wardrobe.
Functional and fashionable winter style starts from the ground up, so that means investing in a good pair of winter boots that work equally well with both business and cocktail casual. We like Veerah’s Hedy Ankle Boot since it’s not only good for your feet, but also good for the planet (They’re entirely vegan!). You also want to stock up on neutral-colored sweaters and base layers made from warm fabrics—think alpaca and merino wool—that can easily be dressed up or down, like Chinti & Parker’s Bow-brooch Cardigan and Canali’s Plaited and Ribbed Anthracite Crew Neck.
Of course, the outer layers are equally important. Whether you want a shorter, more lightweight coat like Crown’s Flex Fleece City Coat or a full-length coat like Holland Cooper’s Marlborough Trench Coat, look for options that have lining, travel-friendly pockets, and easy mobility, even when worn over other chunky layers.
When it comes to accessories, you can either keep it simple with solid-colored classics or expel the winter blues with bright hues and patterns. If you’re opting for the former, we recommend Cornelia James’ Genevieve Glove for everyday wear and a catch-all garment bag like Bennett Winch®’s S.C Holdall for on-the-go action. If you prefer to accessorize with statement pieces, we like Burberry’s EKD Cashmere Blend Beanie, Acne Studio’s Mohair Checked Scarf, and—for a real pop of color even through the worst of storms—Pasotti’s Spanish-Feel Umbrella.
1 Spanish-Feel Umbrella, Pasotti: $357
2 Genevieve Glove, Cornelia James: $259
3 EKD Cashmere Blend Beanie, Burberry: $330
4 Flex Fleece City Coat, Crown: $795
5 S.C Holdall, Bennett Winch®: $1,450
6 Full-length Marlborough Trench Coat, Holland Cooper: $1,358
7 Mohair Checked Scarf, Acne Studios: $350
8 Bow-brooch Cardigan, Chinti & Parker: $336
9 Hedy Ankle Boot, Veerah: $428
10 Plaited and Ribbed Anthracite Crew Neck, Canali: $995
