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1. A cult-favorite Carhartt beanie, because if you know, you KNOW — when it comes to coziness, warmth, and aesthetic, this beanie has no competition. TBH, you can't blame reviewers for buying one and immediately coming back for it in multiple colors.
Promising review: "Saw this hat on TikTok and decided to place my order! It can get very cold where I live, especially during morning time when I’m walking my dog. I need to keep my ears warm! The material is so soft, and there are many color options." —MHF
Get it from Amazon for $13+ (available in 25 colors).
2. Plus a ponytail beanie that respects that you worked *way* too hard perfecting your mane to squish it under a beanie. These are not only super warm, but suuuuper stretchy, making it easier to stick a pony through.
Promising review: "I have very big curly hair, so I could never find one of these that fit well — they just didn’t look right. I love this hat! It’s so easy to wear and it goes with everything. I just pull my big pony or bun through and it sits in the same spot the whole time!" —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in 64 colors and two and three packs).
3. A heated jacket with a battery pack for anyone who loves the outdoors but is truly ready to sing, "Hit the road, Jack Frost." This rechargeable battery gives 10 hours of warmth on three heat settings to keep you cozy without all the bulk of layers. Bonus: It's machine washable and comes with a detachable hood.
Check out a TikTok of the heated jacket in action.
Promising review: "I was honestly kind of skeptical about this at first because it took a bit of time to heat up all the way, but once it did I was absolutely in love. It gets so warm and is absolutely perfect. It’s very very well made and luxurious feeling. 10/10." —Ezra Adair
Get it from Amazon in two styles: $159.99 (available in women's sizes S–XXL and three colors) and $159.99 (available in men's sizes S–3XL and four colors).
4. A pair of chic wireless headband headphones to keep your ears toasty warm listening to music during outdoor workouts or long walks.
Promising review: "This is a great product for running outdoors or hiking! In some circumstances, ears can get cold very quickly and cause ear pain or ringing outdoors. The cloth lining here has been very helpful in reducing these side-effects. The band is also more comfortable than earbuds for casual listening in my opinion. Sound leaks through at loud volumes so it is best used in a casual setting or outdoors. The band is very easy to clean in the washing machine." —LL
Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in nine colors).
5. A set of oh-so-toasty but breathable winter socks in a wool cotton blend so cozy that you'll rotate between the cute colors all winter long.
Promising review: "Love them! They are so warm. I am cold every month of the year. My feet stay blue. Not with these. They are warm, look good, and feel good. I can wear them with a low-cut shoe. I’ve washed them in the machine and hung them up to dry. No problem. Highly recommend for those of us with perennial cold feet." —Frances
Get a set of five from Amazon for $21.99 (available in a variety of color combos and styles).
6. Plus a pair of Carhartt cold weather boots socks for anyone who means *business* out in the cold — these are designed specifically for "rugged, cold climate" work, so they don't just insulate your feet, but they're built to last.
Promising review: "These are possibly the best pair of socks I've ever owned. These socks are very warm. I literally wore them for 48 hours straight on a cold camping trip and my feet were comfy the whole time. Days were about 40 degrees and evenings were about 30 degrees, and all I had on my feet were these socks and some non-insulated hiking boots. It got down to 19 degrees the first night and despite only having a 40-degree rating on my sleeping bag, my feet stayed warm all night long." —Dan C.
Get it from Amazon for $18.66+ (available in men's sizes 5–15 and five colors).
7. Mega popular, high-waisted fleece-lined leggings so beloved by reviewers (literally 21,000+ 5-star reviews!) that you can get it all KINDS of ways to suit your needs, with styles that have one (hidden) pocket, three pockets, or are water-resistant. Bonus: it comes in a zillion colors, so when you fall in love with your first pair you can collect the rest and have a cozy leggings rainbow!
HELLO, I bought these after a friend recommended them to me and I'm so in love with the first pair I bought that I'm ordering two more. They are so snug and insulating in the cold, and actually look really sleek and ~expensive~ on the outside. The first time I wore these I put them to the ultimate test by walking three miles in the drizzling rain, knowing full well I was about to sit in a movie theater for two hours — these truly are water-resistant, and dried in a snap. They also washed up so nicely without losing their shape. I am shouting to every New Yorker I know to stock up on these for the winter months!
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in women's sizes XS–6X, three styles, and 24 colors).
8. *And* sheer black Melanin Fleece Tights inspired by the viral "translucent" fleece tights that blew up TikTok in 2022, except these are inclusive for darker skin tones and made with high quality stretchy, rip-resistant material so they're built to last.
Melanin Fleece Tights is a Black-owned small business established in 2023 that specializes in inclusive fleece-lined tights.
Promising review: "Took these tights on a trip to Europe where the average temp was in the 40s. These tights kept me so warm for and I loved the flesh tone and how it matched my skin so perfectly. They are very soft and thick. I would buy these tights over and over for the fall and winter!" —Brejhe Halls
Get them from Melanin Fleece Tights for $33.95 (originally $59.95; available in women's sizes S–2X and three shades).
9. And for workouts, fleece-lined "Crash Tight" leggings so darn insulating that you'll be like, "Cold? Never heard of her." Reviewers love these not just for the comfort and warmth, but for staying PUT whether they're running, hiking, biking, or dancing to the beat of their own (freezing!!) drums.
Title Nine is a California-based, woman-run small business established in 1989 that specializes in outdoor apparel.
Promising review: "Legit cold killer. I've worn these x-country skiing on -20-degree days as a base layer and always have the pleasure of sweating. They've been perfect on their own for runs or ice skating on more typically cold (15-degree) days. I get coldest sitting still, however, and often wear these as a base layer while writing, and they save the work day!" —Kathryn
Get it from Title Nine for $99 (available in women's sizes XS–XL, petite sizes, and five colors).
10. Aaaandd a pair of insulated, water-repellent snow pants that let you clown around in the cold all winter long without your cold, cold legs feeling forsaken. Bonus: these come with an adjustable waistband to get your perfect fit (and ensure nobody can get a snowball down your pants 🫠).
Promising review: "I love these insulated pants! I bought them to walk the dog, so I'll have no excuses, rain, sleet, snow, wind...whatever hits I'll be ready. I was very surprised with the quality of the material, craftsmanship, and comfort. These were very inexpensive and hit all my must haves...I cannot recommend them enough. Update — it snowed this weekend and I walked the dog in 20-degree weather. I was very comfortable, could have stayed outside all day in these pants. Plus they wash well. Still highly recommend!" —Shannon K.
Get it from Amazon for $22.20+ (available in women's standard, tall, and short sizes XS–4X and 38 colors/patterns).
11. A splurge-worthy merino thermal tank top that will be your favorite base layer of all — this insulating, lightweight material also wicks away moisture, keeping the vibe warm but breathable. Bonus: it's suuuper soft and odor-resistant.
Promising review: "Perfect base layer. Just what I was looking for: warm, easy to wear, very comfy. I don't even notice I have it on, other than I'm not so cold at work where it can be chilly at times. Good product. I know it was expensive, but it's exactly what I was looking for and I will be wearing this a lot!" —Angie Marie
Get it from Amazon for $60 (available in sizes XS–XL and three colors).
12. An Orolay jacket, aka *the* Amazon coat, complete with fleece-lined hood, duck-down, and a snug warmth that is truly UNPARALLELED when it comes to facing the elements. You may have noticed a lot of people wearing over the past few years, and it truly lives up to its cozy hype. I can speak from experience when I say once one person gets it, the whole friend group wants to get on board.
TBH, it is the warmest, most functional coat I've ever owned. It's like being snuggled everywhere you go?? A gift that will just keep on giving and giving. Also the POCKETS ON THIS THING. I genuinely feel like a one-woman clown car pulling out all the things I've snuck in there. I don't use a purse in the winter, everything just very snugly and securely fits in one of the zippered pockets (and the side pockets are SO warm for your hands).
Psst — if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe, you can try this piece out before you buy it!
Promising review: "I ordered this for my Scotland winter trip after seeing it on TikTok and I have to say it lived up to the hype. It kept me toasty warm and dry. Plus, I LOVED all of the pockets...so many pockets!! I was able to carry my phone, a charging brick, hat, gloves, cell phone and credit cards/money with room to spare. It's also really easy to adjust the fit with the side zippers and snaps on the front. One of the best buys I've ever made on Amazon!!" —Staci B
Get it from Amazon for $151.99+ (available in women's sizes XXS–5XL and 12 colors).
13. A rechargeable heated scarf to add some instant, super lightweight warmth on chilly days *without* weighing you down.
I am so in love with this gizmo that it's replaced all other scarves in my heart (sorry to the one Jake still has in a drawer, even now). It's lightweight, easy to tuck under a jacket, and the warmth of it really makes a difference on days when the temps are below freezing. It focuses on the back of your neck and it feels like it ~radiates~ very satisfyingly. It has three settings, none of which get overly-hot, and holds charge for hours and hours (up to nine, according to the product page, but I've only ever had it for four hours at a time and it was fine). Easy to charge right back up at home, too!
Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in three colors).
14. A pair of delightfully warm touchscreen-friendly gloves — not only do these gloves come in a bunch of cute colors, but they have grippers on the fingers so you can hold your devices and text without taking them off.
Promising review: "I love these gloves. These fit well, they are soft, and warm. The pads on the palm and fingers give them a sure grip and the nodules on the thumb and two fingers allow me to use my iPhone without taking them off. These are the best gloves I've ever had." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $7.95+ (available in sizes M–XL and five colors).
15. A delightfully ginormous super soft oversize scarf designed to feel *just* like cashmere, so you can basically be a warm, sentient cloud wherever you roam.
16. A pair of adorably ginormous fleece earmuffs so darn warm that you'll be like, "Sorry, can't hear you over the sound of how cute and comfy I am!!"
Promising review: "These earmuffs feel like a bunny does, lol. I love them so much, they are so soft. We had our first really cold day of the season today and I was able to finally use these. Worked wonders. Kept my ears and my cheeks warm as they are an oversized earmuff. I am buying another one in a different color!" —Kailey
Get them from Amazon for $13.95 (available in five colors).
17. A compressive long-sleeved workout top that not only hits all the boxes of the Swiftly Tech at Lululemon, but also comes with its signature thumbholes for cold runs when you want to burrow into the sleeves.
Promising review: "I’m soooo excited to have finally found an adequate [comp] for my favorite Lululemon Swiftly Tech long sleeves! I love them and wear them daily under my scrubs (and on weekends with leggings), but I hate spending $80 for my under-scrub tops. These are 90% duplicates. The fabric feels only slightly different (a bit smoother). If you know how the Swiftly tops fit, these are the same. Maybe even slightly shorter. The arms are the same wonderfully long length. The fit is snug, yes — but just like any other workout top. If you want a more-than-decent Swiftly Tech knockoff, you’ve found it!" —Jennifer Syverson
Get it from Amazon for $28 (available in women's sizes XXS–XL and 24 colors).
18. Gilly Hicks' Recharge Zip-Up Jacket for anyone who likes to run or workout in the blistering cold — this will be your absolute "go-to" for staying warm without being too constricted or overheating.
I'm an avid runner and I swear by this jacket. Not only is it super sleek and well-made (I always joke that it's my "I'm going to rob the Met" outfit), but it is next level when it comes to keeping you warm without overheating you. I run anywhere between 5–10 miles, so I am prone to starting workouts too cold and ending them sweating profusely, but not in this. It regulates your temp marvelously. It also has just enough compression that you feel supported, but doesn't constrict your range of motion. It washes up beautifully as well!
Get it from Gilly Hicks for $34.97+ (originally $49.95; available in women's sizes XXS–XXL and six colors).
19. Hunter shearling insoles so you can be like, "Fashion, but make it functional." These help make your winter shoes more comfortable *and* help insulate non-winter shoes like sneakers for optimal coziness.
Promising review: "Perfect addition to my rain boot! I was battling cold feet on rainy Connecticut days until I came across this product. It makes a world of difference. I'm not a big fan of chunky socks and this eliminates needing wool socks." —Miss Sarah
Get them from Amazon for $38+ (available in women's sizes 5–11).
20. Plus a pair of lined joggers designed with that "favorite sweatpants" vibe warm and comfortable that, whoops, they just became your only personality trait.
Promising review: "These are the most awesome and warm sweats ever. Love the fit, fabric, and style with zippered pockets. So nice to have a zippered pocket as I actually wear these to work on cold days. I work outside and love the comfort of this pant. Not to mention the great feel on the inside. I have washed them several times and they come out perfect and do not shrink either. I loved them so much I bought two other pairs in different colors." —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $38.99+ (available in women's sizes XS–XL and eight colors).
21. A lightweight quilted jacket that features a thick, insulating fabric with a slightly faded vintage-esque look to it, making it the ultimate in warmth, comfiness, and cuteness.
Check out a TikTok of the quilted jacket in action.
Promising review: "I have THREE of this jacket in different colors. I'm obsessed!!! Quality is gorgeous and the fit is true to zie. However, I size up one for a looser more oversized look which I LOVE! It works perfectly. Very warm and comfortable. Super soft and great quality — not too thin or thick. Also looks expensive. Couldn't recommend more." —luluprime
Psst — if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe, you can try this piece out before you buy it!
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in women's sizes S–XXL and 18 colors).
22. A big ol' oversized strawberry sweater that will keep you berry, berry comfortable all winter long. Reviewers are obsessed with how soft this human tent is, and that it comes with *pockets* for snack stashing.
Aemicion is a small business specializing in oversized comfy sweaters.
Promising review: "Literally so perfect, very soft and comfortable, the colors are very vibrant and beautiful. If I start moving around my house doing chores it does get a little warm, but I run warm most of the time and keep my house super cold so it not an issue at all!! I can’t wait for the fall/winter to come because this will be a game changer!!" —Nicole Muse
Get it from Amazon for $39.97 (available in dozens of styles and kid sizes).
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