I've Been a Fashion Stylist for 10+ Years-These Are the Winter Capsule Essentials I Recommend, From $15

"While summer heat calls for "less is more," winter is all about layering and finding quality pieces that keep you snug without turning you into a walking marshmallow. That's where a carefully curated capsule wardrobe can help-a small, versatile collection of functional pieces that layer well, mix and match easily, and most importantly, actually perform in real winter weather. Think packable down jackets that double as travel pillows, warm base layers and sweaters, and timeless outerwear."

"Stylist Vanessa Powell knows exactly how to curate a winter travel wardrobe. "After braving the bone-chilling winters of New York City and traveling between Lake Tahoe, Banff, Killington, Aspen, and Jackson Hole, I've learned that winter capsules and winter packing is truly an art form," she says. An avid snowboarder and longtime fashion insider, Powell knows just how much a winter wardrobe needs to work overtime. "Winter clothing needs to keep you warm, pack easily, and always look put together," she notes."

A winter capsule wardrobe emphasizes layering and high-quality pieces that provide warmth without bulk while remaining packable and stylish. Core items include packable down jackets that can double as travel pillows, warm base layers, sweaters, and timeless outerwear that mix and match easily. Fabrics that trap heat and resist wrinkling enhance practicality for travel. A cashmere-blend HeatTech turtleneck functions as an elevated base layer that insulates, packs well, and pairs cleanly under sweaters and jackets. Versatile pieces enable movement between icy city streets and ski towns while preserving a put-together appearance during cold-weather travel.

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