A New York City winter is all about finding the best way to layer up to make it through those brief moments outside as we make our way from our homes to the train or from the train to whatever destination that's on the schedule. If you layer correctly, you'll stay warm and it won't be too much of a hassle delayering when entering a warm space. One of the most annoying things to me about winter is coat check, so I avoid it all cause... You rarely stay in one place too long so waiting in line to retrieve your coat when leaving can be a pain!

I always go for heavier fabrics when attempting to stay warm in the winter elements. Wool is just about the best you can get when trying to fend off the frigid gusts that blow through the skyscrapers of NYC. This pinstriped outerwear piece from Slate and Stone is a newby in my OOTD rotation. With a growing coat collection, it's great to mix it up a bit with some classic pattern to help elevate my daily style. Layered over a heavy wool blazer like this Billy Reid Lexington Jacket that I discovered on HauteLook will just help in style and with warmth! Now if I can just make it through these last [and worse!] few weeks of winter. 

Wearing: Slate and Stone Coat | Billy Reid Lexington Jacket | G-Star RAW Shirt [similars] | G-Star RAW Denim | Ralph Lauren Suede Boots