Top photo: I like the inspiration outfit better than my recreation, but this photo answers two questions I've been hearing a lot lately. The first is can you wear cropped pants in the winter? I don't have boots that come up high enough to illustrate, but I think her outfit is a good example of how to do this. To cover the gap between the pants and the top of the boots, I would add a thick cable knit sock. The other question is how to not look "bigger" when wearing thick sweaters? While you can never look completely slim in a thick sweater and coat, you can wear something slim on the bottom to counteract the puffiness up top - either leggings (if your sweater covers your bum), cropped pants, or skinny jeans.

Bottom photo: When it's chilly, it's tempting to just throw on a hooded sweatshirt and jeans and be done with it! I opted for a knit sweater and slip on booties instead. Just as cozy, but packs way more style punch.

Inspiration photo: Gap

Sweater: c/o Conversation Pieces, $48

Printed pants: H&M, $18 ( similar, similar)