11 winter essentials that not only look cool but also keep you warm - a checklist from head to toe

Brrr, it's starting to get really cold outside. The first snow has fallen and temperatures are now falling below zero more and more frequently. So it's time to bring out the hard guns and...unpack. Many people shy away from it because they are afraid that they would no longer look good when wrapped up heavily. This is, of course, a myth. To prove that we are right, we have youthe most importantselected that keep you warm and also look cool. This should get you through the cold season well and, above all, in style.

So that you look cool this winter and are guaranteed not to freeze, we thought about which pieces you really need to get through the cold season - and where you can get them. Now that doesn't mean you have to turn your entire wardrobe inside out and buy everything new. We have prepared a small checklist that you can use to check off what you already have and where you may still need more. These are the most important ones– from head to toe:

Did you know that you lose around 10 percent of your body heat through your head? At least when your head and ears are not covered. And because we can really use this ten percent in the winter, we prefer to get oneon. We don't want to hear the excuse "but hats don't suit me". The winter essential is important so that we don't freeze our heads off in sub-zero temperatures, no debate. As long as you have a cool one on, hats look good on everyone. Simple knitted hats, for example fromLoro Piana, always go.

Admittedly,don't keep warm. And yet we have listed them as part of the most important winter essentials because many people forget how important sunglasses can be even on cold days. It's not just about the question of style. Because yes: you always look cool with sunglasses, we don't even have to discuss that. But our eyes, which are no longer used to sunlight in winter, will also thank you for the protection from UV rays. So either dig out the model from the summer or add itGiorgio Armanilook over. Part of the new Neve collection is a pair of sunglasses that we immediately fell in love with.

The scarf provides warmth where most jackets cannot. Namely right on the neck, where we tend to cool down quickly in winter. If you don't feel like scratching your neck and want to look cool on top of that, the trendy winter essentials fromAcne Studiosgood advice. The XL scarves serve their purpose and will be a fashion trend again in 2024.

Finding the right winter jacket is a science in itself. As with all winter essentials, the challenge is to find a model that looks good but, above all, keeps you warm. Because without a warm winter jacket it definitely won't work. Whether you prefer to wear a parka, a puffer jacket or a down coat is up to you. You get our go for all models as long as they are well insulated and technically equipped so that even sub-zero temperatures cannot harm you. It's better to spend a little more money and buy a good winter jacket than two that cannot withstand wind, rain and snow. Our trusted address:Woolrich. Everyone will find something there.

A cozy knitted sweater belongs in every wardrobe in winter. They are soft, they are warm and on top of that they look so elegant that you can always combine them well from the office to a dinner party. Whether it's a crew neck sweater or ais secondary and depends on your personal taste. The question of material is important. Because even with this winter essential, it is advisable to spend a little more money and get oneor other high-quality wool (preferably in black, dark blue or gray). AtPaul & SharkFind sweaters you can wear now and for years to come.

are practical in winter in that they keep you warm and, if the need arises, they can also serve as an alternative to a hat. Simply pull up the hood and you'll be less affected by subzero temperatures. On top of that, hoodies are extremely comfortable, especially when well lined, and are one of the most casual winter essentials that you shouldn't even try without. Little birds have been telling us that there are some people out there who find hoodies on other people pretty sexy. One more reason, let's have a lookFear of Godor other popular brands to get a cool copy.

Another top that completes the capsule wardrobe in winter is the. We already philosophized about it a few weeks agoare – and the hottest thing about it, thanks to Jacob Elordi. Especially when it comes to the onion look, the cardigan proves to be a great layer with which you look cool and are less cold. High-quality specimens - quality and material also play an important role here - can be found, for example, atSamsøe Samsøe.

Having cold fingers is pretty bad. This quickly feels as if the entire body is cooling down - and unfortunately it happens quite quickly. That's why we came up with the Gift GuideCosI immediately got a new copy made of knitting wool. This keeps your fingers nice and warm and doesn't detract from the rest of your outfit. Leather gloves are the more elegant version of the winter essential, but we also pass on mittens. The main thing is that they have something on their hands.

When it comes to trousers, many people forget that covered legs do not immediately protect them from the cold. Anyone who has ever been to the Christmas market wearing thin trousers from summer knows what we are talking about. So what is the solution? Wear long underwear? Rather impractical. Wool trousers have the same effect and do not require an underlayer as the material hardly allows body heat to escape and keeps the cold out. Not to mention that wool trousers look pretty classy.Loro PianaFor example, there is a suitable model available.

Without jeans, without us. Even in the cold season, we don't want to go without denim pants and we don't have to. Jeans are an important winter essential as long as they are made of thick and sturdy fabric, are not ripped up to the knees and have the right cut. You'll quickly get cold in skinny jeans because they leave little space between your body and the pants in which the air can be heated up by body heat. In the end, it keeps us warm.do a much better job in this regard - it saysCalvin KleinorLevi's.

Cold feet are a death sentence in winter. If you freeze at the bottom, you won't be able to get warm at the top. That's why warm boots are perhaps the most important winter essential for getting through the cold season well. If you have boots like the new onesHeritage Pull-On TrailGazervonUggWhen you put them on, you can be sure that your feet will always be nice and warm and you'll look pretty cool too. Post Malone also had a hand in the design of these casual winter boots. And what Malone does is actually always pretty cool. Now all you have to do is trust us, complete the winter essentials checklist and look cool without freezing. We have now taken precautions.