I’m Buying These 6 Fashion Non-Negotiables for Winter

I stepped outside this weekend in my usual fall uniform of a light quilted jacket, jeans, and a knit turtleneck sweater. I immediately wished I’d put on something heavier and knew it was time to start rounding up my winter essentials. I carefully combed through my closet and made a checklist of all the things I needed: heavier-weight denim, warm and cozy shoes, sweaters, hats, and gloves. So I turned to my favorite retailers — J.Crew, Madewell, and Nordstrom — to find six clothing non-negotiables I need to fill in the gaps of my winter wardrobe. Best of all: prices start at $23.

My 6 Winter Must-Haves:

Madewell Wide-Rib Turtleneck Sweater

To quote Spongebob, “The best time to wear a striped sweater is all the time,” and he’s right, which is why I’m adding Madewell’s striped Wide-Rib Turtleneck Sweater to my cart. It comes in two white-striped options — green and blue — and three solids in sizes 2XS and 2XL. It features a foldover turtleneck, thick ribbed cuffs, slits at the side seam, and an exaggerated drop shoulder. The knit sweater has a relaxed fit and a cropped length that hits high at the hip.