Being born and raised in the South, I am not a well-versed winter weather person, especially when it comes to packing for travel. In recent years, I’ve been getting better with picking up winter wear that is good for cold weather, but I’m definitely relying on David for help with packing for our upcoming trip to New York City. His Buffalo roots have come in handy in terms of knowing how to layer! On my first trip to Buffalo in the winter, I packed the warmest coat I had, which was a pea coat. I’ve made substantial improvements since then. Here is our winter packing essentials list with what we’ll be taking with us on our trip to New York City! You can see our autumn packing list for NYC here.
A Complete Winter Packing Essentials List
My Winter Outfits
- Topshop Sweater paired with Spanx Faux Leather Leggings and Dr. Martens Combat Boots
- Free People Tunic Sweater over Spanx Faux Leather Moto Leggings with Black OTK Boots
- Chelsea28 Mock Tunic Sweater over J. Crew Black Skinnies with Combat Boots
- Black Bodysuit with Amazon Fashion Skirt and Faux Fur Jacket and Black OTK Boots
- J. Crew Sweater paired with J. Crew Skinnies and Rothy’s
Other Items on My Packing List
- Cole Haan Puffer Coat
- Amazon Fashion Faux Fur Scarf
- Free People Scarf
- Ray-Ban Polarized Aviators
- Revlon Hair Dryer
- Portable Cell Phone Charger
- Amazon Fashion Slippers
- Hand Warmers
- J. Crew Tech Gloves
- J. Crew Pom Pom Beanie
- SmartWool Socks
- Quay After Hours Sunnies
David’s Packing List
- J. Crew Sweater paired with J. Crew Denim and L.L. Bean Boots
- J. Crew Flannel paired with J. Crew Dark Denim and J. Crew Boots
- J. Crew Button Down under a J. Crew Vest (paired with J. Crew Dark Denim and L.L Bean Boots)
Other Items on David’s Packing List
- J. Crew Quilted Coat
- J. Crew Scarf
- Jack Black Face Cream with Sunscreen
- Amazon Air Pods
- J. Crew Factory Gloves
- Patagonia Beanie
I really hate checking a bag on a flight (this is my favorite carry-on bag), so here’s to versatile layers and being creative with packing! Be sure to follow along with our adventures over on Instagram this weekend!
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