Winter Coats and Dresses: How American Women Layer in Cold Weather

Introduction Shopping for winter coats for women sounds simple until you’re standing in a store in November, sweating in a dressing room, trying to guess whether a pretty wool coat will survive a January commute in Chicago. I’ve been there. Most of us have bought the stylish coat that failed by December. The truth is, … Read more

Best Winter Outfits for Women in the USA: Stay Warm and Stylish

Winter outfits for women in the USA - woman in a long wool coat and knit scarf walking on a snowy Chicago street

Introduction The first cold morning of the year always catches me off guard. One week I’m fine in a jacket in Chicago; the next, the wind off Lake Michigan is cutting through my jeans and I’m digging through summer clothes wondering what happened. Most winter outfits for women don’t get built in a boutique in … Read more