outfit anatomy: dressing for the cold

As a seasoned Northeasterner, I've experienced my fair share of frigid temps and ever-dreaded snow. I've resorted to puffy coats and weatherproof boots far too many times to mention, and usually let style fall by the wayside when winter works its powdery magic.

But when looking like a bundled up marshmallow simply won't do, here is my recipe for cold weather outfit perfection that is every bit as warm and toasty as its bulkier counterpart:

brooks brothers camel hair coat (available here)
gap sweater (men's)
plush fleece lined leggings (available here)
zara booties (similar)
asos beanie (available here)
knit fingerless gloves
alexander wang lia bag (available here)

How do you stay warm when cold weather strikes?