Fashion

17 Cold-Weather Items You Need In Your Closet Now

Well, there's no more pretending like it's still summer: Our weather apps and our goosebumps officially indicate that it's cold outside. And that means it's time to start dressing for the weather.

If you haven't heard, this year winter is going to be insanely cold and miserable, so you're going to need all the help you can get in order to stay warm. I advise you start shopping sooner rather than later. Here's a few essential pieces to put in your closet now, and if it's already too cold for your tastes, no worries. The magic of online shopping is that you don't even need to leave the house.

by Candace Bryan

Turtleneck Sweater

Turtlenecks aren't always flattering, but really a potato sack would be flattering in this color.

Tall Wool Blend Turtleneck Sweater, $69.50, anntaylor.com

Double Breasted Cardigan

A little more than a sweater, a little less than a coat: This cardigan is perfect for autumn.

ModCloth Chorale Booster Cardigan, $100, modcloth.com

Knit Sweater

A simple, classic sweater warm enough to wear in Boston.

Superdry Boston Sweater, $130, superdry.com

Boxy Sweater

I feel warmer just looking at this sweater.

River Island Eyelash Boxy Sweater, $62, asos.com

Cowl Scarf

Cowl scarves are all the rage right now, despite this one's name.

BCBG 'Geek Chic' Cowl Scarf, $38, nordstrom.com

Cable Knit Scarf

If you're prone to coffee spills, I'd avoid this. Otherwise, it's worth the extra money.

MICHAEL Michael Kors Cable Knit Scarf, $105, macys.com

Cashmere Gloves

I's much rather have cashmere gloves than a cashmere sweater.

Cashmere Waffle Gloves, $50, gap.com

Cable Knit Mittens

These mittens are the real deal.

The North Face Cable Knit Mitt, $40, thenorthface.com

Cable Knit Beanie

Did you know you lose 80 percent of your body heat through your head? J/K your mom was lying. But hats are still important.

Topshop Fur Pom Cable Beanie, $28, topshop.com

Animal Ear Hat

If you wanna channel Nicole Richie.

Eugenia Kim Felix Knit Cap With Animal Ears, $160, NeimanMarcus.com

Tall Socks

Do I need to explain why you need socks?

Free People Popcorn Tall Sock, $28, FreePeople.com

Welly Socks

Sock to wear with those boots I made you order last week.

Hunter Fairisle Pattern Cuff Welly Sock, $45, piperlime.com

Colorful Socks

Socks don't have to be boring, either.

Betsey Johnson Color Me Crazy Socks (7 pack), $50, betseyjohnson.com

Opaque Tights

This is by far my favorite brand of tights. Ignore the price: they last forever.

Wolford Opaque 50, $36, wolfordshop.com

Colorful Tights

Colorful tights to brighten up a plain outfit, or for your Sexy Smurf costume next week.

Calvin Klein Jersey Opaque Tights (2 pack), $24, calvinklein.com

Argyle Tights

This isn't your grandpa's argyle. I hope.

MeMoi Chamberlain Argyle Tights, $20, freepeople.com

Long Johns

Sexy, right?

Jockey Women's Waffle Union Suit, $40, jockey.com

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