Wondering What to Wear When It's 5 Degrees Out? We've Got You

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Winter has just rolled around and it's fair to say that 5-degree temps are here to stay for the foreseeable future. What does that even mean dressing-wise? While you might be dreaming of swapping out your tights and cosy sweaters for breezy sundresses, we're revisiting what makes sense as far as weather-appropriate dressing.

To help remind you exactly what 5 degrees feels like, we’re taking cues from some of our favourite street style stars who have aced dressing for the brink of winter. From a light puffer jacket and leather pants to a dressing up in plaid layers, you’ll be able to stay warm during this transitional time all the way until the flowers are in full bloom come spring

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Stay warm with a fur-trimmed coat and pair it with warm neutrals to bring in some extra colour.

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A '70s-inspired look with a bomber and wide-leg pants are perfect for dressing in slightly above freezing weather.

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A longline furry coat will keep you warm while also letting you wear some lighter pieces underneath.

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A jumpsuit is a perfect throw-on-and-go piece for any moment. Top it off with an on-trend beret that will keep you just cosy enough.

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Shearling coats are not only popular right now, but they'll easily keep you warm if the wind chill starts to kick in. Pair it with a pair of classic jeans to keep the look simple.

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A bright puffer is a great way to bring in colour during the winter. To give this athleisure trend some extra edge, a pair of leather pants will do the trick.

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If you want to play with mixing plaids, keep your ensemble grounded in some neutrals like a simple turtleneck paired with a more subtle pair of plaid trousers.

Before you know it, spring will be here!

Dale Arden Chong
Editor