20 Plus-Size Winter Outfits to Keep You Warm This Season

Winter can be the trickiest of fashion times, but as the temperature drops, your fashion game can actually rise to new heights. After all, it’s the season for experimenting with textures and layering for stylish looks that keep you cozy and warm. Of course, you could curl up on the couch with hot cocoa and a good binge-watch (and we encourage this!) but on those days you have to brave the weather and live your life, we rounded up 20 photos of wintry fashion ideas from some of our favorite plus-size and curvy influencers that will make you excited to get dressed and go out in your winter best.

A Bright Puffer Over a Maxidress

Belting a bright cropped puffer coat over your outfit adds some cheerful chic to a dreary winter day. Don’t forget a pair of lug-sole shoes to weather icy terrain.

Winter White and Shearling

A shearling coat makes any outfit winter-ready—even, yes, white after Labor Day. Over a basic grey top, white jeans, and sneakers, it’s the perfect outfit for errands on a cold day.

A Midi Skirt and Parka

Winter may feel like it’s exclusively pants season, but a calf-length skirt and booties can offer plenty of coverage, especially when topped with a heavy parka.

A Statement Coat

Sure, you could go for a basic black wool coat for classic winter coverage—but wouldn’t you have more fun in a major statement coat like this hot pink number with an attached scarf? It is the outfit!

A Turtleneck Dress and Boots

A turtleneck is a winter essential, and it works wonderfully in dress form as well. We love this red, white, and black combo (with a matching lip) for a timeless winter look.

Leather Leggings

Chilly temps are perfect for wearing sleek leather leggings. With a coordinating black turtleneck, this outfit could be the base for practically any accessories and coats, but the cropped blue teddy jacket here is particularly fun.

Related: The 16 Best Faux Leather Leggings to Look Effortlessly Cool

A Classic Trench

A long trench coat works year-round, but for winter, keep it belted and wear over jeans and boots for a covered, but still cool, winter look like Ashley Graham’s.

Bright Stripes and a Beanie

There couldn’t be a better way to brighten a winter day than this boldly striped maxi seen on Danielle Brooks. Waterproof boots and a beanie ensure coverage from the elements, from head to toe.

Houndstooth

Houndstooth is a quintessential winter pattern: Wear it head-to-toe for maximum effect, or stick to one piece paired with a more basic black.

A Brown Overcoat

With a coat this good, you don’t even need a cute outfit under it. A rich chocolatey brown is softer than your standard black coat, but still goes with everything.

Mustard Yellow

When it comes to winter hues, you may automatically think dark, but this olive green and mustard yellow duo is offbeat and fun. With a beige coat and a pop of red in the bag, it’s a fun departure from the expected.

Sunny Florals

Most of us associate vivid florals with summer dresses, but there’s a way to winterize them. With major black boots and a long coat, this is how you make a sweet dress ready for a cold day.

Neutral with a Pop of Color

Layered neutrals, like this turtleneck dress, fuzzy coat, and cream boots, make for an elegant outfit that can survive the most brisk of temps. You could stick to the neutral palette exclusively, but adding a neon bag for a pop of color makes it a little more interesting.

A Fuzzy Hat and Maxidress

Go full-length when it comes to dresses to stay covered from the windy chill. A fuzzy Kangol hat adds a touch of personality and keeps the heat in.

A Quilted Vest

For a winter weekend that might have you running all over, layers are key. A quilted vest over a jacket is an alternative to a coat that gives you a little more flexibility in adjusting your heat level.

A Sporty Varsity Jacket

Puffers and trenches aren’t the only outerwear that can get you through winter. Switch it up with a sporty, varsity-style jacket paired with a contrasting dress.

A Long Fringed Sweater

There’s nothing more welcoming than snuggling into your favorite sweater. Wrap yourself up with a floor-length fringed version for fireside reading or an outdoor walk.

Winter Whites

Embrace winter whites! The key is in making sure the material and textures are seasonally appropriate. Try suede boots, denim, knits, and wool.

Maximalist Color

Make a statement with a bold patterned maxidress and hot pink boots. This look would especially wow on the winter holiday party circuit — just a suggestion.

A Faux Fur Scarf

We would be remiss to not mention a key winter accessory, the scarf. There are plenty of styles to wrap up in, but a draped, faux-fur version is a bit more elevated than your standard wool plaid.

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