I Just Moved to Brooklyn—Here Are the 31 Winter Items I Spotted All Over Town

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I recently did the late-20s migration from Manhattan to Brooklyn, and it's taking everything in me not to make it my entire personality. I'll spare you the details on exactly how this move has influenced my time in the city, but I will share all the cool fashion finds Brooklynites are styling this winter. Right off the bat, I noticed the cold weather is no indication of how they dress. No one is out here wearing tank tops in the winter, but they certainly aren't masking their style under big black puffers. Instead, they're wearing on-trend pants such as cargos and corduroys with more daring outerwear choices (e.g. cream overcoats and collared bombers). Not to mention, their footwear just screams good taste. I've been pretty busy taking notes on everything I need to copy, so in true editor form, I shopped it out for you to enjoy. Keep scrolling to shop my Brooklyn-approved winter wish list.

The search for the perfect cropped jacket is officially over. 

Here's an appropriately named pair of jeans. Everyone is currently wearing this relaxed, straight-leg style around Brooklyn.

These '80s-esque Western boots are the talk of the town. 

The more interesting the wardrobe basic, the better. 

Opting for burgundy sunglasses is a subtle way to incorporate the latest color trend into your outfits. 

One thing is for sure: Just because it's winter doesn't mean we're giving up on this flat-shoe trend. 

The most stylish way to keep your feet warm. 

If a Brooklynite is wearing a puffer, it has to have a cinched waist. 

When you get tired of wearing jeans, switch it up with these cool cargos. 

It's basically an NYC rite of passage to purchase Salomon XT-6s.

When shopping for a new beanie this season, go for the cable-knit styles. 

The price? You simply can't beat it. 

The going-out wardrobe must include sheer fabric and/or ruffles. I don't make the rules. 

Okay, I haven't seen anyone wearing this around Brooklyn yet, but when I felt this top in person, I couldn't believe how soft it was. I had to share it with you. 

The limit on wearing retro sneakers does not exist. 

Spread the word. We're doing metal-framed sunglasses in 2024.

NYC dressing rule: Never shy away from a print. 

My button-down wear time has shot up 150% since moving across the bridge. 

The most on-trend denim option for 2024.

I practically chased after my neighbor to find out where her boots were from. 

Micro-bags simply aren't a thing when you have to take the subway to work. 

I couldn't leave you without the matching mini. 

I've learned that a vintage-looking baseball cap is the greatest way to hide a bad hair day. 

This will add a French touch to any New Yorker's casual outfit. 

You can spot this exact outfit at a Williamsburg coffee shop on any given day.

The outerwear collab taking Brooklyn by storm. 

There's something about a simple belt that pulls together every look.