Nate Berkus: 30 Cheap Chic Winter Looks

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30 Cheap Chic Winter Looks

Learn how to pair items you already have in your closet with eight affordable buys to create a month's worth of winter fashions!

Basic Wardrobe Must-Haves

Let's start with the basics. Before you're ready to create a month of looks, check your closet to make sure your have Lilliana's list of eight must-have wardrobe essentials. And if you're missing any items, we've listed where you can find each item at an affordable price!

Slim Black Pants (Kohl's - $28.80)
Dark Skinny Jeans (Gap - $49)
White Button Down (Old Navy - $26.50)
Black Turtleneck (JC Penney - $19.99)
Camel Skirt (JC Penney - $47.92)
Black Dress (Target - $29.69)
Tie Waist Sweater (JC Penney - $29.99)
Puffy Vest (Forever 21 - $22)
Faux Fur Vest (JC Penney - $29)
Riding Boot (DSW - $109)
Black Patent Pumps (Target - $24.99)
Tights - No nude hose - try textured or patterned. (Charlotte Russe - $6.50)
Winter Buy: ZigZag Dress
Prints add ton of depth to your closet, and a zigzag dress is right on trend for winter. Picking the right color pattern is important too, the Everly Dress by Tobi pictured here mixes two neutrals and works well on any body. (Everly Dress - Shopsosie.com, $44 down to $35.20)
Look 1: Zigzag dress, Black Tights, Black Patent Pumps
Winter Buy: Denim Shirt
The denim shirt is making a resurgence this season, and it's a fashion statement spotted often among celebs. (Denim Shirt - Old Navy, $27)
Look 2: Denim Shirt, Dark Skinny Jeans, Statement Necklace, Black Patent Pumps
Winter Buy: Pullover Sweater

Everyone should invest in a marbled knit sweater - black, brown, cream & heavier weave make it look a lot more expensive. (Pullover Sweater - Old Navy, $28)
Look 3: Pullover Sweater, ZigZag Dress, Black Patent Pumps
Winter Buy: Taupe Skinny Cords
Taupe skinny cords are the feminine update to classic cords, which usually read masculine. Soft, warm & thin cords are comfortable and chic! (Taupe Skinny Cords - GAP, $42)
Look 4: ZigZag Dress, Taupe Skinny Cords, Black Patent Pumps
Winter Buy: Blue Blazer

Blazers add instant class and sophistication to any look - throw it over anything and it will automatically make you look more stylish and polished. (Blazer - H&M, $24.50)
Look 5: Black Dress, Blue Blazer, Black Patent Pumps, Glitter Belt
Winter Buy: Moto Vest

The moto vest from Forever 21 mixes expensive looking textures – shearling and leather – to make the faux-vest look just like the real thing! (Moto Vest - Forever 21, $20)
Look 6: White Button Down Shirt, Waist Tie Sweater, Dark Skinny Jeans, Lace-Up Boots
Winter Buy: Plaid Shirt

Plaid is the classic print for winter…a plaid shirt with darts for a feminine cut will help show off your shape. Pick a plaid in light colors to keep it neutral and versatile. (Plaid Shirt - JC Penney, $18.85)
Look 7: Plaid Shirt, Faux-Fur Vest, Taupe Skinny Cords, Lace-Up Boots
Winter Buy: Lace-Up Boots

The ankle boot is the must have shoe for the winter. It pairs well with pants, but looks really adorable with dresses and skirts. (Boots - Target, $34.99)
Look 8: Zigzag Dress, Slim Black Pants, Lace-Up Boots
Winter Buy: Statement Necklaces & Glitter Belts
Always accessories your outfits! Choose a statement necklace or a glittered belt to add some pop to your look.
Look 9: Statement Necklace, White Button Down, Camel Skirt, Black Tights, Lace-Up Boots
Look 10
Look 10: Black Turtleneck, Faux-Fur Vest, Dark Wash Jeans, Lace-Up Boots
Look 11
Look 11: White Button Down Shirt, Puffy Vest, Camel Skirt, Black Patent Pumps
Look 12
Look 12: White Button Down Shirt, Puffy Vest, Taupe Skinny Jeans, Lace-Up Boots
Look 13
Look 13: Zigzag Dress, Faux-Fux Vest, Lace-Up Boots
Look 14
Look 14: Pullover Sweater, Moto Vest, Camel Skirt, Black Tights, Riding Boots
Look 15
Look 15: Statement Necklace, White Button Down Shirt, Blue Blazer, Camel Skirt, Black Patent Pumps
Look 16
Look 16: Black Dress, Pullover Sweater, Moto Vest, Black Tights, Black Patent Pumps
Look 17
Look 17:Pullover Sweater, Blue Blazer, Glitter Belt, Dark Wash Jeans, Black Patent Pumps
Look 18
Look 18: Denim Shirt, Black Dress, Statement Necklace, Black Patent Pumps
Look 19
Look 19: Denim Shirt, Pullover Sweater, Taupe Skinny Jeans, Riding Boots
Look 20
Look 20: Black Turtleneck, Waist Tie Sweater, Slim Black Pants, Black Patent Pumps
Look 21
Look 21: Black Dress, Waist Tie Sweater, Black Patent Pumps
Look 22
Look 22: Statement Necklace, Zigzag Dress, Camel Skirt, Black Patent Pumps
Look 23
Look 23: Zigzag Dress, Denim Shirt, Moto Vest, Black Tights, Lace-Up Boots
Look 24
Look 24: Plaid Shirt, Blue Blazer, Dark Wash Jeans, Riding Boots
Look 25
Look 25: Pullover Sweater, Zigzag Dress, Black Patent Pumps
Look 26
Look 26: Zigzag Dress, Blue Blazer, Lace-Up Boots
Look 27
Look 27: White Button Down Shirt, Faux-Fur Vest, Dark Wash Jeans, Riding Boots
Look 28
Look 28: Plaid Shirt, Puffy Vest, Dark Wash Jeans
Look 29
Look 29: White Button Down, Statement Necklace, Blue Blazer, Taupe Skinny Jeans, Black Patent Pumps
Look 30
Look 30: Black Turtleneck, Moto Vest, Slim Black Pant, Black Patent Pumps