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Chicago / Cold Winter Must Haves

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I moved from Miami to Chicago, so I know what it takes to stay warm in the winter. Chicago winter is supposed to be the coldest it has been in 10 years, make sure you are prepared!
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Coats

affordable and luxury coat options that are tried and true to keep you warm

 
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very similar to aritzia super puff but less expensive- trending on tiktok right now
Responsible Down Long Puffer Jacket in Carbon Grey
 
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one of the coats I own- protects against the wind very well
Women's Girl On The Go® Insulated Waterproof Trench Coat
 
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the other coat I own- very warm for a great price
Women's Sun Valley Down Duffle Coat
 
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LOVE this color and this is made specifically for snow
Women’s Freedom Insulated Jacket | The North Face | The North Face

Clothing

Make sure you are layer ready because that heat is strong!

 
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have heard such good things about heat tech- designed to keep you warm and perfect for layering
HEATTECH Ultra Warm Leggings
 
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matching heat tech shirt - very warm and perfect for layering
HEATTECH Ultra Warm T-Shirt
 
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perfect for if you want a looser fit or want to make sure a guy in your life is warm too
Men's HEATTECH Ultra Warm T-Shirt
 
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it is so important to keep your neck warm in the winter and this shirt is cute and warm
HEATTECH Cashmere Blend T-Shirt | Extra Warm | Turtleneck | UNIQLO US

Winter Accessories

Coats aren't enough to keep you warm- make sure you are ready with the right accessories

 
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lots of colors and SO WARM
HEATTECH Ribbed Beanie
 
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very nice lightweight gloves for when its not to terribly cold
HEATTECH Knitted Gloves
 
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cute and warm scarf- comes in lots of colors and affordable
HEATTECH Scarf | UNIQLO US
 
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more heavyweight gloves to keep warm
HEATTECH Lined Gloves
 
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perfect if you don't want to wear a scarf but keep your neck warm
HEATTECH Souffle Yarn Neck Gaiter
 
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i don't like super thick socks but these still keep you warm- but keep two pairs on you if its snowing
HEATTECH Socks | UNIQLO US
 
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cashmere socks to keep you warm!
Women's Mongolian Cashmere Slouch Sock in Heather Grey

Shoes

boots that work in the snow and rain

 
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affordable, warm boots meant for cold wet weather
Women's Lucia Mid Cold-weather Boots
 
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another tall boot that is perfect for the snow
Women's Hunt Pac Deluxe Boots
 
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another pair highly reccomended by redditors
Women’s Shellista VI Mid Waterproof Boots | The North Face | The North Face

House Must Haves

Easy to forget but necessary to keep warm

 
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so warm I love having this on me when I work from home
Oversized Down Throw
 
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must have a vitamin D lamp in the winter to make sure you are getting enough light!
HappyLight Lumi Light Therapy Lamp
 
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put these between my blankets to warm them up
Electric Reversible Plush to Berber Blanket, Twin
 
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very cute heated blanket that also keeps you warm
Queen Size Tufted Sherpa Electric Heated Blanket with Dual Control, 84" x 90"
 
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affordable and keeps you warm if you don't have central heating
BLACK+DECKER Oscillating Ceramic Desktop Heater with Remote, 1500W Space Heater and Fan Combo

Health / Supplements

Keep healthy during the winter when you are missing out on sunlight!

 
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I swear by vitamin D supplements it helps my seasonal depression
Super Bio Vitamin D-3 125 mcg - 120 Softgels