How To Handle The Snow While Still Looking Chic

There are two very different types of cold weather. The first is the type where you're forced to dress practically, but you can still get away with showing a bare ankle or be decently comfortable in a V-neck sweater, sans scarf. Those are those brisk-but-sunny days when you can embrace the chill and still look cute in the process. But later in the season, we experience a type of cold that doesn't screw around. Every inch of skin needs to be covered to protect ourselves from that subzero windchill and it hardly matters what's under your puffer, because no one is going to see it.

Those are the moments you'll need to pull out the big guns, but it doesn't mean you have to dread getting dressed. One of the most practical places to start is with your winter boots. The modern day snow boot is both warm and versatile and can look still chic. We've rounded up a few options that check both boxes. Ahead, find a ton of protective footwear that will protect your street style cred, too.

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J.Crew Nubuck Winter Boots with Wedge Crepe Sole, $, available at J.Crew

& Other Stories Chunky Leather Snow Boots, $, available at & Other Stories

Ganni Diemme Sarai Leather and Suede Ankle Boots, $, available at The Outnet

H&M Pile Boots, $, available at H&M

Nike Tanjun High-Rise, $, available at Zappos

Moncler Ginette Quilted Nylon and Rubber Rain Boots, $, available at Net-A-Porter

Skechers Shindigs Feelin’ Cool Mid Hiker Boot, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Tory Sport Mocassin Boots, $, available at Shopbop

Schutz S-Aretuza Faux Fur Work Boot, $, available at Nordstrom Rack

Ugg Montara Boot, $, available at Revolve

Ganni MC Leather Boot, $, available at Need Supply Co

SOREL Kinetic Waterproof Insulated Winter Boot, $, available at Nordstrom

SOREL Tivoli IV Boots, $, available at Madewell

ASOS DESIGN Amsterdam Shearling Hiker Boots, $, available at ASOS

Ugg Tahoe, $, available at Zappos

Cougar Vesta Women's Boot, $, available at Amazon

Cecelia New York Harlan Weather-Resistant Boots, $, available at Anthropologie

Dr. Martens Leonore Burnished Wyoming Leather Boot, $, available at Amazon

adidas Outdoor Terrex Choleah Padded CP, $, available at Zappos

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