I grew up in Southern California, so dressing for winter doesn’t exactly come naturally to me. As an avid skier, I’ve learned through trial and error which are the essential pieces when temperatures are low, and those pieces are accessories. We all know that accessories make an outfit, but in the winter, that rings especially true. Yes, the coat and layers underneath are important, but adding key accessories to prevent exposed skin will make or break your day.
This winter has been particularly brutal for much of the U.S., so I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s been living in their coziest items. I’ve hyperfixated on four accessories that have become my official winter uniform—I would truly freeze without them. From oversize scarves to shearling-lined shoes, these are the hero pieces that have been keeping me warm all season. Below, I’m highlighting the cozy accessories I can’t do winter without.