Keeping warm while staying hot: Your 2025 winter fashion guide

November 9, 2025Emily Hwang

Modern black woman in a bold red coat, standing against a white wall, showcasing contemporary fashion and urban style in Toronto. — Model in Oversized Double-Breasted Wool Coat in Red from COS (Courtesy: COS)

Winter is here and you know what that means; cashmere scarves, wool coats, and faux fur earmuffs. Now Toronto’s got you covered to look your best and stay your coziest all the while keeping up with what’s hot, for all genders and all budgets.

Outerwear

Whether you like it or not, everyone needs a quality coat in their wardrobe. We’re not talking about the polyester kind that wrinkles with one wear. These coats are more of an investment, but with the right cuts and the right colours, you can take your coats from boring to chic at the snap of your fingers.

Red is the colour of the season. Here are some options that will keep you bright and hot all winter long.

Women’s

Simons

Oversized Reprocessed Wool Overcoat

CAD 199.95

COS

Oversized Double-Breasted Wool Coat

USD 375 ≈ CAD 530

Reiss

Renato Atelier Wool Blindseam Belted Coat

CAD 1000

Men’s

Simons

Double-breasted brushed-felt overcoat

CAD 495

Want to keep it classic? Here are some evergreen options.

Women’s

Uniqlo

Double Breasted Long Coat

CAD 159.90

Zara

Oversized Wool Blent Coat ZW Collection

CAD 379

Aritzia

The Maxine Coat

CAD 425 – 450

COS

Oversized Double-Breasted Wool Long Coat

USD 390 ≈ CAD 550

Mackage

ELODIE-R Double Face Wool Tailored Coat

CAD 1,250

Men’s

Uniqlo

Wool Cashmere Chesterfield Coat

CAD 199.90

Abercrombie & Fitch

Wool-Blend Double-Breasted Boat

CAD 260

Banana Republic

Italian Melton Wool-Blend Top Coat

CAD 600

Ralph Lauren

The Langdon Wool Walking Coat

CAD 1,028

Alternative Outerwear

Here are some options for the winter days that don’t call for double-breasted wool coats but rather, cropped jackets that will still keep your top half warm.

Women’s

Zara

Faux Suede Bomber Jacket

CAD 89.90

Aritzia

June Coat

CAD 298

Free People

Stand Studio Valentina Jacket

USD 675 ≈ CAD 950

Men’s

RW&Co

Twill Bomber Jacket with Shirt Collar

CAD 79.96

Zara

Wool Blend Herringbone Bomber Jacket

CAD 399

Mackage

JAY Heavy Double-Face Wool Hooded Jacket

CAD 1,450

Under the jacket

In the winter, it’s all about layering – one minute you’re walking outside in a blizzard and the next you’re waiting in line inside a bank sweating under all of your knits. The key to maintaining a comfortable temperature with fluctuating temperatures is: layers.

Here are some tops that will keep you free of sleeves bunching up under your jacket.

Women’s

Aritzia

HomeStretch™ Rib Boatneck 3/4 Sleeve Top

CAD 38

Banana Republic

Ribbed Boat-Neck T-Shirt

CAD 70

Uniqlo

Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater

CAD 129.90

Men’s

H&M

Slim Fit Waffled Jersey Shirt

CAD 27.99

RW&Co

Long-Sleeve Crew-Neck Waffled Tee

CAD 59.90

Uniqlo

Cashmere Crew Neck Sweater

CAD 129.90

Add some warmth

Of course, just because you’re trying to stay warm doesn’t mean you have to compromise on your accessories. Hats, gloves, and scarves are winter must-haves that will provide you an extra layer of warmth.

Uniqlo

Heattech Beanie

CAD 19.90

Dynamite

Allover Faux Fur Earmuffs

CAD 29.95

Uniqlo

Soufflé Yarn Chunky Stole

CAD 39.90

Aritzia

Cashmere Cuffed Tech Gloves

CAD 68

Banana Republic

Men’s Italian Plaid Wool-Blend Scarf

CAD 190

Banana Republic

Brushed Alpaca-Wool Blend Scarf

CAD 240

Party time!

With cold weather comes the holiday season and… holiday parties! End-of-year parties are perfect opportunities to add a little sparkle and some jazz to the grey winter days.

Women’s

H&M

Sequined Mini Dress

CAD 59.99

Zara

Metallic Thread Textured Cropped Jacket

CAD 109

Honey

Livvy Rhinestone Back Shimmer Midi Dress

CAD 145

Ever New

Tyler Plisse Belted Midi Dress

CAD 209.99

Men’s

Banana Republic

Ribbed Chenille Sweater Polo

CAD 170

Zara

Regular Fit Velvet Blazer

CAD 199

Banana Republic

Velvet Tuxedo Jacket

CAD 548

Puffer jackets

Of course, you can’t forget about puffer jackets in the winter. On days when the snow blows sideways, coats or jackets just won’t cut it and you’ll need some extra protection from the frigid temps. Here are some options that will pad your body from winter storms.