We Found Winter Outerwear That’s Both Chic AND Warm

In a world in which high-speed internet and same-day delivery empowers you to conceivably order anything you could ever want, whether that’s a week’s worth of groceries or a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle, the will to venture outdoors lessens greatly. Factor in a pandemic, temperatures that hover around 20 degrees, and a 4:27 p.m. sunset, and any sort of motivation drops significantly. We get it: It’s much, much easier to stay home, huddle around the radiator, pile on all the fleeces you own, and binge-watch whatever new release is streaming. 

But when you’ve already spent so much of your year indoors, an hour or two spent outside is like a breath of fresh air (pun very much intended, sorry). With the right outerwear and layers, leaving home can actually be...fun? That's why we’ve teamed up with Eddie Bauer, the heritage brand famous for specializing in quality outdoor gear for a century, to compile a list of pieces that will get you excited for The Great Outdoors, whether that’s a chic white ski set for at least one run down the slope, a pair of fleece leggings for a snowy hike, or an extra-warm down-filled parka for a walk around the neighborhood. Click through to shop our favorite picks. 

Designed to withstand the elements, this utilitarian-chic down-filled parka — a new addition to Eddie Bauer's outerwear collection — features a water-repellent shell, fleece cuffs, and a removable faux fur-lined hood.

Eddie Bauer Yukon Classic® Down Parka, $, available at Eddie Bauer

Your jeans but better — this high-rise pair is lined with fleece, making it, really, the only denim option for any outdoor activity. (And we love the fact that it's made with seven recycled plastic bottles.)

Eddie Bauer Voyager Fleece-Lined High-Rise Jeans, $, available at Eddie Bauer

A lightweight, water-repellent shell that provides subzero warmth is the ultimate wardrobe hero in the winter. For an elevated look without compromising protection, layer it under a long wool camel-colored coat — this copper metallic color will add a slight (and chic) understated sheen.

Eddie Bauer CirrusLite Down Jacket, $, available at Eddie Bauer

The key to warmth in the winter: a thermal knit from which you can build your outfit. This one, with its patented moisture-wicking poly-spandex fabric that's made to trap in heat, comes in five pretty shades, including this dusty lavender.

Eddie Bauer Thermal Tech Crew, $, available at Eddie Bauer

Wrap yourself in what is essentially a cozy sherpa fleece blanket masquerading as a parka. Wear it alone when it's warmer out or layered underneath another coat for extra insulation.

Eddie Bauer Lynden Fleece Parka, $, available at Eddie Bauer

The brand took its best-selling Trail Tights and made it even better with the Crossover Trail Adventure High-Rise Leggings, which features a four-way stretch brushed fleece for warmth, gusseted inseam for maximum mobility, pockets (!), and moisture-wicking fabric.

Eddie Bauer Crossover Trail Adventure High-Rise Leggings, $, available at Eddie Bauer

That cool bomber jacket-style silhouette gets a cozy, textured upgrade with one blanketed in the softest, plushiest fleece. Juxtapose it against a floral dress or further the edge with leather pants.

Eddie Bauer Fireside Plush Full-Zip Jacket, $, available at Eddie Bauer

For the skiing enthusiast, invest in a kit that not only offers a streamlined look, but also adapts to changing conditions, thanks to its waterproof, breathable fabric and moisture-shedding finish, allowing you to ski for as long as you'd like.

Eddie Bauer Powder Search 2.0 Insulated Pants, $, available at Eddie Bauer

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