Cold Weather Layering: Your Ultimate Clothing Guide to Staying Warm
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The Ultimate Cold Weather Layering Guide
2025 / 3 mins
We know the season well: crisp mornings, short days, and a night chill that creeps in and sticks around until sunup (and it just keeps getting later). But just because the temperature dips doesn’t mean your style has to follow. Below, we’re breaking down how to dress in layers for winter, to help you make the most of the season while keeping your look effortless, easy, and comfortable, even when the forecast calls for cold.
Layering Tip #1: Go From The Base Up
Whether your aim is fashion or function (or a little bit of both), properly layering for cold weather starts with the right base layer. You’ll want to reach for something that holds in heat and keeps you comfortable, while also wicking away sweat. In a cold snap, we throw on pieces crafted from DreamKnit Warm™, an ultra-soft, brushed-back take on our signature performance fabric, for all-day comfort and warmth.
Layering Tip #2: Add Light Layers For Cooler Temps
They don't call it sweater weather for nothing. Top your base off with a mid layer made from soft knit for cozying up, an insulated or fleece vest to keep your core nice and warm, or even a classic hoodie or crewneck sweatshirt. For work (or date night), a shirt jacket offers an elevated take on essential warmth, with a more tailored silhouette. These pieces will give your look a little bit more dimension and personality while still bringing the heat (literally).
Layering Tip #3: Crank Up The Heat
When the temps goes from “brisk” to “brr,” you need to dress in layers for cold weather—not just chilly days. Enter insulation and weather protection. We like to look for outerwear crafted from premium materials, like PrimaLoft®, a synthetic insulation made using up to 100% recycled materials that keeps Mother Nature in mind, or ultra-lightweight and packable down.
When you layer up, remember: more is more. It’s easier to shed a layer, especially if you opted for something packable, than it is to warm up on a cold winter day.