A Guide To Amazon’s Best Winter Accessories

Amazon is full of gems hiding in plain sight — heck, we’ve even got several ongoing columns dedicated to uncovering those secret stashes on Amazon, like hidden beauty gems, readers’ favorite hidden gems, and under-$29 hidden gems.

So, it’s no shocker that Amazon is also home to many crucial, seasonally appropriate fashion wares that are affordable, super cute, and very much filed under the “hidden gems” or “brands you didn’t know were on Amazon” categories. The toughest challenge, of course, is identifying which style — of the tens or hundreds of options! — is most worthy of your digital dollars.

Never fear, because we went ahead and surfaced some of the best winter accessories on Amazon that you can buy ahead of the cold(er) weeks ahead. You can be assured these picks are not only stamped-and-approved by Refinery29’s Shopping team, but they’re also amongst some of Amazon reviewers’ top faves as well. Cozy up and get comfy — you may want to carve out some QT with your credit card for this.

Cute Liner Jackets

Doubling up on outerwear is always a good idea, especially on days when you’d rather wear two stylish lightweight jackets instead of one shapeless parka. This year, take a look at quilted bombers, plaid shackets, and corduroy button-downs.

Of the surprisingly warm quilted liner jacket, one reviewer writes, “I live off of Lake Michigan where the cold wind always blows. I have owned jackets from most of the major brands and this one compares well. I can’t compare it with down jackets (I would never buy one of them).” Or, if you’re looking for a super easy ’90s-style layer, reviewers can’t stop raving about the oversized cord button-down, with one customer writing, “I really love this shirt! It feels more like a light flannel than a jacket. It fits as expected without being too long in the back.”

Super Warm Hats

One of the more luxurious winter finds on Amazon includes this 100% cashmere beanie, which is guaranteed to keep your noggin toasty for under $50. One reviewer writes, “The cap is very lightweight and cashmere soft. It does keep my head warm. When it’s 20 outside, it works well.”

If you’d like a bit more flair, this 4-out-of-5 starred faux fur-trimmed hat — inspired by winter Russian wear — is sure to be a statement maker. “I have the biggest head but it is elastic and it fits me. VERY warm, better than a natural fur hat, and a lot cuter. Does not look huge and clumsy like most Russian fur hats. LOVE it – and the price is great!” writes one reviewer.

Up-To-Task Boots

The thing about Amazon is that the retailer carries an extraordinary number of bizarrely named brands that make no sense, as though a bot came up with them. But, Amazon also carries super familiar designer goods that you already know and love — with the added bonus of getting them delivered swiftly and efficiently. When it comes to these winter boots, you can trust that these styles from the likes of Dr. Martens, Danner, and Loeffler Randall will hold you up.

Toasty Scarves

People sure love their winter neck coverings — and this Scotland-made tartan lambswool scarf is an elegant and classy pick. “Softer than I expected it to be and felt good against my neck. Love that it came from Scotland, from the sheep to the finished product; and love that it is our clan’s tartan,” writes one reviewer.

The true runaway bestselling scarf on Amazon, however, goes to an oversized shawl that boasts a 4.6 out of a 5-star rating culled from a whopping 15,600+ reviews. One customer writes, “They’re super soft and comfy, very warm esp when wrapped a couple of times, and they’re long enough that you can do that. They’re made really well, stitched hems so nothing falls apart, and they don’t shed heavily on black clothes which is great.”

All-Weather Bags

A good winter bag has to be easy to carry — either cross-body, in-hand, or on the back — and it has to be made from a material that can withstand some wetness. It means that on-the-shoulder totes usually don’t fare well (because of thick jackets), and anything made from absorbent fabrics or delicate leather is also a no-go.

This year, our favorite, unexpected winter bag picks include this trendy croissant vegan leather purse and a sporty crossbody from Adidas. Reviewers say the croissant bag from JW Pei is “so gorgeous in person” and “has plenty of room for holding creds, phone, mirror, tissues” while the Adidas sling is great for on-the-go evenings, with one reviewer writing, “I bought this bag to go to raves and concerts. It fits all of my essentials: keys, lip balm, mints, glasses, tissues, small wallet/cardholder, phone (iPhone Xs), and 2 pads.”

Fun-Detail Socks

If you’re looking for a great gift idea (either for yourself or a loved one), look no further than cute winter socks. This fleece-lined sock from Ugg is more of an at-home hidden gem (“I bought these for my girlfriend and she loves them,” writes one reviewer. “They were a good Valentine’s Day gift. She has big calves so they don’t stay high but that’s what she gets for having murderously strong calves.”) Meanwhile, the other two picks are sure to look very adorable with any number of winter footwear.

Sturdy Sunglasses

It’s only fitting that you swap out your flimsy, thinner-framed sunglasses with chunkier ones that won’t fly off your face when the blizzards roll on. Plus, these statement shades are sure to hold things down, even as you layer your head with other heavy-duty accessories like scarves and hats.

These Y2K-inspired rectangular sunglasses have over 12,260 reviews and clock a 4.6 out of a 5-star rating, with reviewers writing “You won’t regret your purchase” and “I think I have a big head or wider face than average lol and these don’t look awkward or tiny on [my] face — so cute I love them so much.” Meanwhile, long-time fans of these timeless Ray-Bans Wayfarers — which has a 4.5-star rating — write, “Have worn these glasses for nearly thirty years and still love them” and “Even after my husband sat on an old pair of my Wayfarers, they did not break…bent a little, but not broken. Lifelong wearer of these.”

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Hill House Home’s Velvet Nap Dress Is Here (& Bound To Sell Out)

Just when you thought the nap dress craze was over, Hill House Home has pulled a few holiday-themed tricks from up its puff sleeves. Everyone’s favorite pandemic era smocked frock has gone into full-on winter mode. Ditzy florals have been replaced by plaid tartan, airy cotton has been swapped for plushy velvet, and eyelets have been upgraded to hand embroidery. Starting today, you can cop one (or several) of these gorg dresses that are sure to stun the holiday crowd. Picture it now: you in one of these luscious numbers at an end-of-year soiree, hot toddy in hand as your best pal leans over to say you look like a super stylish, grown-up version of an American Girl doll. In only the best way, of course. You sip your adult beverage and ponder how life is good to you sometimes — if only because you were quick to score a winter nap dress before it sold out. And, if you’re looking for other party-ready styles to add to your winter wardrobe, this year’s collection also includes, as a brand rep mentioned to me via email, “a range of new women’s and men’s apparel ideal for both festive holiday parties and cozy nights at home,” such as sweaters, tulle skirts, loungewear sets, and hair accessories. Get to it, because the last time Hill House Home revealed a new drop, it was all snatched up within a day. Cheers.

The Ellie Nap Dress, $175

Hill House Home’s signature A-line Ellie Nap Dress is now available in velvet, tartan, and jewel brocade.

The Akilah Nap Dress, $200

The off-shoulder Akilah Nap Dress, available now in Emerald and Burgundy velvets.

The Athena Nap Dress, $100

Still wearing mini dresses? You’re in luck — The Athena Nap Dress is offered in 10 different style options, including new checkered and plaid prints.

The Nesli Nap Dress, $125

The Nesli Nap Dress is available in five color options for the holiday season, including blue glitter, black poplin, and two botanical prints.

The Jasmine Nap Dress, $225

The long-sleeve Jasmine Nap Dress, available now in Emerald and Burgundy velvets.

The Caroline Nap Dress, $125

The short-puffed-sleeve Caroline Nap Dress is available in a Winter Toile print, two tartan colors, and one hand-embroidered style this holiday season.

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I Reviewed Abercrombie & Fitch’s Extended Sized Offerings

Let’s take a journey down memory lane to the clothes of my youth. Many of my fellow middle and early high schooler peers donned almost exclusively logo-clad garments from what I like to call “the triple A’s” (American Eagle, Aeropostale, and Abercrombie & Fitch). I did not have that luxury. Whether it was the lack of inclusive sizes offered that could accommodate my thicker frame or the high prices my parents were not willing to spend on a cheesy graphic tee, I didn’t frequent these retailers much in my youth. If you told me that would all change in my adulthood, I would have thought you were joking.

Since about 2017, Abercrombie & Fitch has been on a rebranding journey. In an attempt to shed itself of its problematic past, the brand has installed new leadership, elevated its pieces to target a more mature audience, extended sizing, and created inclusive inseam options across product categories.

“We began truly building relationships with our customers and with those who felt they were not served by the brand in the past. Developing any relationship is reliant upon two-way communication, so we started with listening, “Corey Robinson SVP, Head of Design & Merchandising , Abercrombie Brands, tells Refinery29 in an email.

While the brand still has a way to go with extending its sizes, it has laid a solid foundation for creating very intentional size extensions rather than hastily grading up from straight sizes. Too often, designers scale up their plus-size options from straight sizes, without redesigning or refitting for consideration actual plus-size bodies.

“Our intention is to make Abercrombie a brand where you don’t just ‘fit in,’ but where you truly belong, and in order to do that, we’re deliberately taking time to study the unique concerns in each category, speak to our customers and associates who wear those sizes, test the fits with multiple body types, and provide solutions for the greatest amount of bodies in those sizes,” explains Robinson of its newer approach.

Abercrombie & Fitch gifted me an assortment of their products in the extended sizing range so I could give my full honest review on how the garments from this new era really stack up. Keep scrolling to see what I thought about various garments across product categories.

Size Worn: 36 (22) Long
Size Range: 23-37

Denim is always tricky, especially when it comes to extending sizing. With the creation of the Curve Love denim line, I found the fit of the jeans to be one of the best I’ve tried in a long time. I always have gaping because of my hip-to-waist ratio. That was reduced noticeably with the design of the Curve love Ultra-high Rise Ankle Straight Jeans that I got to try on. There was enough room around my hips without it feeling too baggy. As far as length goes, I opted for the long denim because I wanted the pants to be full length without a crop, and they go right down to my ankles which is ideal. Check out more thoughts I had on Abercrombie Denim here.

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Dresses/ Jumpsuits

Size Worn: XXL
Size Range: XXS-XXXL

I was eager to try on dresses and jumpsuits because it seems like there are more and more weddings, holiday parties, and special occasions coming up every day. I tried on the Open Tie-Back Midi dress, Twist Front Cutout Jumpsuit, and Off-The-Shoulder Midi Sweater Dress and was pleasantly surprised at how well they fell on my body. But for the purposes of my review, I want to focus on the midi dress for its event-ready potentially.

The Open Tie-Back Midi dress is the perfect wedding guest ensemble. The cute open-back details and the cinched-in waist/flowy skirt combo are particularly striking. This dress is also reminiscent of ones you might find while shopping at Reformation. I love the slit and that the sleeves were elasticized to accommodate a wide variety of shoulders. I have a slightly shorter torso, so the straps were a teeny bit too long on me. The materials were a little bit silky but also felt a little like crepe fabric.

I wore an XXL which translates to a 20-22 on Abercrombie size charts. With the stretchy shoulders and tie belt, I also think it’s possible for someone one size larger than me to wear the XXL. I’m also happy to report this particular style goes up to an XXXL(24-26).

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Tops

I tried on a few different types of tops from A&F that I really liked. My favorites were the seamless rib scoop-neck bodysuit, the luxe loft squareneck tank, and the 90s oversized button-up shirt. As far as sizing goes, I was XXL (20-22) across the board with all the tops. For reference, I’m pictured above wearing the bodysuit and button-down top. If you scroll down on this article, you’ll see me wearing the tank top!. 

They all fit properly so you know A&F definitely put a lot of work into making sure sizing was consistent no matter what top you get. The bodysuit and tank fit close to the body. If you like a looser fit, these might not be the right tops for you.

As far as texture goes, the bodysuit was a ribbed knit that was actually a true seamless top and did not show any lines around the bottom area. The tank top felt very soft, almost like a furry animal, and was almost a little fuzzy to the chart. The oversized white button-down was honestly pretty standard as far as tops go. It fits really well and wasn’t tight on my arms which is usually an issue for me with button-downs. 

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Pants (Non-Denim)

Size Worn: 36W(22) with the long inseam
Size Range: 23W-37W with extra short, short, regular, and long inseam

For me, finding pants that I really adore is particularly difficult and too often incredibly disappointing, so this is the category I was most looking forward to trying on. My favorite article of clothing I tried from Abercrombie’s offerings was the vegan leather 90s straight pants. I absolutely LOVED them. If I could sing sweet lovely tunes to them all day long, I would. They were that good. For faux leather, they had a pretty authentic leather feel. The quality of the craftsmanship was very apparent.

The pants felt smooth and easily glided on over my thick thighs with no problem thanks to the little bit of stretch in the pants. There was absolutely no waist gaping. I’m 5’9″ and got the 36W with the long inseam. I could have definitely gotten the regular inseam and been fine on length. These pants are extra special because they come in four different inseam lengths. It’s probably one of the most inclusive inseams options I’ve seen available. I cannot emphasize enough that these feel like they were made just for me. The black is cool and classic, and the dark brown is a good way to wear a leather look that has a warmer feel to it. With how great these were, I’ll definitely be looking forward to trying other faux leather goods from A&F.

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Loungewear

Size Worn: XXL top & XXL bottom (w/ the long inseam)
Size Range: XXS-XXL w/ short, regular & long inseams

Up until 2020, I didn’t really wear sweats much at all. However, with the increased push towards comfort during the pandemic, I finally caved and began integrating comfy sweats in more of my day-to-day looks. Abercrombie has a surprisingly solid collection of sophisticated-yet-comfy sweats. I tried on the Luxe Terry Colorblock Crew Sweatshirt and The Luxe Terry Wide Leg Sweatpants. First off, these sweats are sturdy and have a good weight to them. However, they aren’t overly thick, so it’s definitely possible to layer a turtleneck under it and even throw on a puffer coat for extra chilly days. The soft terry fabric feels luxurious and extra smooth to the touch. I love the wide-leg design as opposed to gathered sweatpants bottoms because it looks a little less like something you threw on without any intention. The set looks pretty refined for loungewear. The smooth lines and perfect stitching make for a very high-quality feeling fabric.

I wore an XXL in both styles. I think someone that’s somewhere between a regular 2XL/3XL in plus sizes would fit in the loungewear XXL. I’m usually around 22 and it fits me pretty well. I have thicker hips and thighs than my waist usually and my bust is an inch or so more than their size chart accommodates for, but I still fit in this set well.

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Charles Harbison’s Banana Republic Collab Is A Celebration Of Black Women

The fashion world can thank the women in Charles Harbison’s family for his love of style. Growing up in North Carolina, the California-based Harbison Studio designer drew inspiration from his mother Dana, a tool factory worker, as well as his grandmother Hattie, a factory knitter. As a kid, come Friday night, Harbison would watch them take off their blue-collar attire and transform into “elegant, confident versions of themselves,” with the help of oversized jewelry and a pantsuit.

“It’s a beautiful way to navigate the world where you don’t compromise any part of yourself,” he tells Refinery29. “I saw those women do that beautifully.”

It then makes sense that Dana and Hattie, as well as Harbison’s aunts and cousins, became the inspiration behind the designer’s collaboration with Banana Republic, out now. The 18-piece collection is a homecoming of sorts for Harbison, who worked for Banana Republic in college, and includes two-piece utilitarian suits, puff-sleeve tops, belted mini skirts, and day dresses.

“The great thing is that we’ve seen that collaboration grow from something quite small and hyper-focused to something a bit more expansive over this past year,” Harbison says, noting that the range of pieces in the lineup has expanded throughout the process. “And that is a testament to the synergy between Harbison and Banana Republic.”

Since launching in 2013, Harbison Studio has focused on minimal, structured sportswear that was heavily influenced by his training as an architect at Parsons The New School for Design — pieces worn by celebrities like Beyoncé, Solange Knowles, and Michelle Obama. In 2016, Harbison moved to Los Angeles. As a result, the brand went on a hiatus. “I left New York for L.A. to establish a better, more sustainable life for myself, to find a space for self-preservation,” he says.

Harbison believes the first iteration of his brand was ahead of its time but may have not been as well-received back then. “I was really carving out a brand identity that was reflective of this chic, modernist aesthetic but also rooted in themes that were important to me like racial and gender equity, queer affirmation, discussions around class and the Earth,” he says. Inspired by last year’s racial reckoning, the designer got back to work.

“Coming back into the fashion conversation, it’s exciting because I feel like we’re primed now to have discussions in a more open way through product,” he says. “It’s really an exciting time to be back.” 

Harbison Studio’s comeback collection debuted last month at New York Fashion Week during the Harlem’s Fashion Row show, which highlights the work of emerging designers of color. Once again, the designer showcased his knack for bold minimalism in the form of tailored mini dresses and high-low skirts, as well as more on-trend pieces like cropped tube tops, opera gloves, and midriff cut-outs. The lineup also included pieces from his collection with Banana Republic, a deal that came through thanks to the guidance of HFR founder Brandice Daniel: “My trust in the [HFR] agenda, and also in looking at the years that [Daniel’s] had this agenda, made it such that I was willing to take a risk in a way that I hadn’t in years by putting my hat in the ring for this collaboration.” 

Once the partnership was secured, Harbison looked to his past. Inspired by the idea of “Black joy, freedom, and preservation,” Harbison traveled to Pioneertown, California, a community in the San Bernardino desert, known for its movie set-like scenery, that was first established in 1946. Harbison said this space — marked by “contemplation, peace, and meditation” — allowed him to think deeply about his relationship with the women in his family that influenced him to go into fashion. By the time he traveled to Pioneertown in 2020, Harbison hadn’t seen any of them in over a year, which pushed him to dig deep into his memories with them. “I really just imagined this world where we were celebrating the pioneering efforts of Black women,” he said. It all came together in a collection that combines the Southern, feminine aesthetics of the women in Harbison’s family with the Western elements of Pioneertown.

As a Black queer designer, Harbison said he is aware that his identity offers a unique fashion perspective. In fact, it’s the very thing that motivates him to push for collections that celebrate his heritage and challenging what American sportswear has traditionally been. “I’m bringing so many identities and experiences to American sportswear that were really left out during the founding period of this fashion designation,” he said, referring to the rise of sportswear in the 20th century when pioneering Black designers like Stephen Burrows were often eclipsed by names like Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren. With that in mind, Harbison Studio is “centering women of color, queer identities, all while being rooted in something modernist, sophisticated and highbrow.”

The Harbison Studio x Banana Republic capsule collection is available online and in select Banana Republic stores. 

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