Winter dressing is all about striking the right balance between practicality and personal style . When temperatures plummet and the temptation to wear the same oversized sweater on repeat becomes all too real, a thoughtfully curated winter capsule wardrobe can make getting dressed feel vastly less complicated—and infinitely more chic. The secret isn’t an overflowing closet or an entirely new seasonal wardrobe, but rather a tightly edited selection of hardworking essentials that look just as good together as they do on their own.

Consider this your blueprint for getting through the coldest months of the year without sacrificing an ounce of style—because it’s very easy to do after the 100th frigid day. A great winter wardrobe begins with knitwear: sumptuous turtlenecks that layer effortlessly beneath coats and classic crewneck sweaters that can be worn with everything from denim to tailored trousers.…