Staying warm in winter is a top priority. So is staying stylish. But that pesky polar vortex makes dressing for the season a lot more complicated, even for celebs.
Stars really are just like us (except for their unlimited fashion resources and expansive budgets), so they try their best to embrace the frosty temperatures in style. Since coats make the biggest statement in winter, celebs are always trying to one-up one another in the outerwear department. Chunky sweaters along with layering staples like turtlenecks and hoodies are also par for the course. And when it comes to footwear, cool kicks and comfy boots reign supreme.
Ready for some serious cold-weather dressing inspo? Here are 29 winter outfit ideas courtesy of some of our favorite stars.
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Celebs Dressing for Winter
Gigi Hadid
Gigi Hadid paired her scene-stealing patterned shearling coat with a white turtleneck and black jeans. Those leopard print boots with black cap toes were a fierce way to round out the ensemble.
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Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga’s robe-like creamy coat was the perfect cover-up over her black turtleneck. Black accessories gave the look even more drama.
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Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner stayed toasty with Saks Potts’ popular green fur coat, a silky shirt, blue jeans and colorblocked kicks.
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Rihanna
Rihanna layered her ribbed black sweater and Christian Dior saddle bag under a tan shearling-lined jacket. Skinny black pants, matching boots and statement shades wrapped up the look.
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Victoria Beckham
While we would’ve added a cozy coat and slipped on some socks under those peep-toe boots, we’re totally digging the designer’s plush forest green turtleneck sweater and leather midi skirt combo.
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Michelle Williams
Sometimes all you need is a statement puffer, white pants and tan suede boots.
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Rita Ora
The singer made a case for sweater dresses by sporting this artsy cable-knit take. Flashy hosiery and classic Reeboks finished off the winter-ready ensemble.
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Ashley Graham
The model embraced the neon green trend via turtleneck. Electric blue leggings and black pumps punctuated the retina-burning piece.
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Yara Shahidi
We love a good double denim look for winter. Yara Shahidi’s set was teamed with a white button-down and matching Christian Louboutin pumps.
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Bella Hadid
Bella Hadid layered a black hoodie under a slightly puffy Prada coat. Black pants, a mini bag and bright green kicks completed the laid-back look.
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Emma Roberts
Emma Roberts wore a camel shirt and ruffled skirt under a snakeskin coat featuring a maroon collar. Black tights and red buckled booties balanced out the look.
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Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra punched up her white turtleneck and jeans with a lime green and beige shearling coat. She added in an equally fluffy bag and white boots.
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Riley Keough
Riley Keough looked warm and super stylish decked out in a white turtleneck, ivory blazer, black pants and draped dark coat. Pointy black boots and a colorful Louis Vuitton bag pulled the outfit together.
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Sarah Paulson
There’s something so comfy and cool about Sarah Paulson’s street style look. From the ivory cable-knit sweater to the rolled jeans to that two-tone coat and lace-up boots, we’d wear this every day of winter if we could.
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Kate Bosworth
Who needs a coat when you’re decked out in this bejeweled Chloe suit? Kate Bosworth kept warm courtesy of that brick red turtleneck and croc-effect shoes.
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Alexa Chung
Alexa Chung sported a gray hoodie and blue jeans under a (hopefully faux) fur coat. But her ankles and feet must have been a bit chilly in those embellished Miu Miu flats.
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Olivia Palermo
Olivia Palermo draped a black coat over her colorfully patterned sweater and black trousers. Black tights and jazzy footwear completed the cold-weather look.
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Allison Williams
Allison Williams looked pretty futuristic in a textured gray coat over silver separates. Velvet pumps capped things off.
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Jaime King
Showing us how to pull off vinyl in winter, Jaime King’s off-white coat was placed on top of a white ribbed turtleneck and black leggings. Cowboy boots grounded the look.
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KiKi Layne
KiKi Layne’s colorful shaggy jacket was clearly the star of this show. But the look works thanks to the white turtleneck, jeans and black boots.
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Emily Blunt
The actress amped up her olive green sweater and complementary slacks with a statement coat boasting bell sleeves. A quilted red bag punctuated the look.
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Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow brightened up her dark wool coat with purple separates underneath. And those emerald velvet pumps only upped the ante.
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Chrissy Teigen
It was a camel coat with ruffle-accented sleeves over a black turtleneck and jeans for Chrissy Teigen. Black over-the-knee boots added an extra layer of warmth.
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Elizabeth Banks
Elizabeth Banks paired Dolce & Gabbana’s houndstooth wool-blend top with the matching asymmetrical skirt. She threw in a black coat and slouchy boots for a chic winter ensemble.
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Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling layered two dresses to keep warm and made sure that the buttons of her outer dress coordinated with the buttons on her coat. She finished things off with black tights and boots.
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Lily Collins
Shearling (almost) everything is definitely the way to go in these frigid times. Lily Collins’ fluffy coat, backpack and boots plus medium-wash jeans looked oh so cozy.
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Jada Pinkett Smith
Yes, you can wear a sparkly turtleneck during daytime. Jada Pinkett Smith demonstrates the way to go by combining the stunner with a white blazer, white coat, distressed blue jeans and white boots.
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Jenna Coleman
Jenna Coleman piled on the layers, including two sweaters and a graphic coat. Black leggings, combat boots and a blue beanie provided even more insulation.
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Noomi Rapace
Noomi Rapace’s floral blouse added a pop of color under her copper puffer. Black pants, black heeled boots and a covetable Louis Vuitton monogrammed tote polished things off.
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