How to Dress for Winter Destinations: A Women's Guide to Feeling Warm and Fashionable

How To Dress For Winter Destinations

Iceland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Alaska, Russia, and Canada are all incredible travel destinations. But also obviously, very cold. Nothing will spoil your trip faster than being unprepared, under dressed and therefore COLD! Traveling to winter destinations at the peak of their snow season is beautiful and definitely not to be missed. You just want to be prepared 🙂

So I’ve compiled a list of my winter traveling essentials to feel warm and fashionable no matter where you are going in the world.

Just click the images below and have fun shopping!

Boots

Right before I left for Iceland, Sweden and Poland- I invested in this exact pair of Sorel boots. They are waterproof, fashionable and most importantly WARM!

I’ve worn them dog sledding, walking through Iceland on a cold rainy day, hiking to a waterfall in northern Sweden and all over Poland. I highly recommend them!

If you’re looking for another great Sorel boot with less fur and more of an indoor look- be sure to check these out!

Need shoes for going out but still want the same warmth? Check out these amazing Sorel boots– fashionable and warm! Perfect for a night out in a winter destination.

Thermal Layers

I cannot stress enough how much you need thermal under layers in cold destinations!

The key to staying warm is dressing in layers and always, your first layer should be your thermals.

Sweaters

After your thermal layer, you’ll want thick, cozy sweaters to bundle up in!

Down Parka

Finding the perfect coat can mean a lot of hunting online and in stores. You want something plenty warm but still makes you feel great when you wear it! I am obsessed with this all white faux fur down parka from Amazon.

I also love my longer brown coat and take it with me on every winter trip! The extra length really helps to keep your mid section warm 🙂

Mittens

Absolutely make sure you’ve packed warm mittens. It’s miserable to have freezing fingers and toes when you’re trying to enjoy your trip.

If you are doing activities where you need the use of your fingers, I recommend these!

Hats

I bought my furry pom-pom hat in Stockholm, Sweden but they have great ones on Amazon as well!

I never went outside without a hat- you will probably want to pack several!

Snow Suits

While we were in Sweden, the dog sledding company Wild Spirit loaned us snowsuits so we didn’t have to pack them. But this company Tipsy Elves has come out with some seriously cute retro snow suits that I adore!

Fleece Lined Leggings

These are my absolute number one essential for winter destinations! I have multiple pairs that I constantly wear under dresses, skirts and even jeans if it’s a super cold day.

I also wear them by themselves, to lounge in or sleep in at night! They are super versatile and will do wonders to keep you warm 🙂

Scarf

Sometimes a jacket just isn’t enough and you’ll really need to bundle up! Lots of layers and a super warm scarf will do the trick.

Hot Water Bottle

I had never used a hot water bottle until I camped for several weeks in Germany during Oktoberfest. It was FREEZING cold at night! Bundled up in multiple sleeping bags- I found a hot water bottle makes all the difference.

I use mine daily in Poland now as well. They are small and easy to travel with but provide such warmth!

Warm Pajamas

You’ll definitely want to pack something very warm to sleep in!

I was so thankful for fleece pajamas when we took an overnight train ride in Sweden that was quite cold! Cold drafty windows, thin blankets and train doors that kept opening to let in the freezing air made for a chilly night.

The places we stayed in Sweden and Poland were still much colder inside than what I was used to back at home. Stay warm while you sleep!