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Nov 19, 2016

9 Life-Saving Style Secrets to Get You Through the Winter

by Kat Collings

From ice-skating to crackling fires, there’s a lot to love about the impending winter season. The mind-numbing cold, though? Not so much. But wait, before you totally despair, we have a few tricks up our cozy sleeves. Each is designed to help you survive the dreary months ahead without ever risking hypothermia (or a winter wardrobe malfunction). Handy, right?

To prepare for the first frost, we went ahead and rounded up nine stylish tips to stay warm. Some we consider must-know classics, and some we bet you haven’t heard before! They're simple, but each is a surefire way to make sure you breeze through winter and right into spring. Consider this your surefire guide to making it through the season in style. Added bonus: We shopped out each trick to make sure you're covered once the chill hits!

Scroll down to tackle winter temps the smart way.

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Natural fibers like cotton and cashmere will help fight hat hair, whereas synthetic fibers encourage it!

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Are you familiar with the pretzel knot? It’ll keep you warmest because it flattens out the scarf to completely cover your chest (assuming you’re wearing a coat), whereas other scarf tying methods leave holes for the cold air to come in.

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Nobody will suspect your socks pack an extra punch of warmth.

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Mittens are warmer because they trap heat from your entire hand, compared to gloves, which only trap the heat from your individual fingers.

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Minimal bulk and maximal warmth.

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We swear that extra thin layer makes a huge difference.

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Opt for fabrics that wick moisture for your foundation layer, such as silk, polyester, or nylon. Cotton absorbs moisture, such as sweat, which will end up making you cold.

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The thicker fabric is a smart winter choice.

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Static cling is often an issue in dry winter months since there is less humidity in the air, and a skirt rubbing against tights is often a surefire recipe for the annoying problem. If you place a safety pin on the inner hem of your clothing, it dispels the charge.

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Now in need of some winter styles to try? These holiday outfits are comfy and chic!

This post was updated by Aemilia Madden.

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