I've lived in the Northeast for my entire life and I've (somewhat) gotten used to the cold temperatures, blizzards and all. (Well, maybe not those massive snowstorms, but I think you get my point.) Here are my yearly necessities for each coming winter, which actually seem to last longer than the previous (RIP me). All of the following items are from my go-to online shopping site, YESSTYLE.

1. Beanie

The perfect hat to wear to keep warmth from escaping through your head and to hide a bad case of bedhead. There are classic silhouettes and quirkier alternatives to suit anyone's taste, so have fun with it!

Heynew knit beanie

Heynew pom pom knit beanie

Seoul Young pom pom-accent beanie

2. Scarf

Colds are the Devil's work in the winter, so what better way to guard your throat than to wrap something around it? There are so many varieties nowadays that the scarf has become a staple accessory to brighten up any comfortable outfit. It also helps to characterize your personality and tastes.

Rita Zita geometric pattern scarf

59 Seconds color-block knit scarf

HotBlock knit scarf

3. Turtleneck

My personal favorite for fall and winter! Turtlenecks keep your body and your neck warm, all at the same time. It's this kind of multitasking piece that can pull an outfit together without the wearer even trying.

Qimi stand-collar sweater

QZ Lady turtleneck knit top

Mushi turtleneck dip-back mélange sweater

4. Sweater

I also own too many of these but I love them too much to part with them. Chunky knits are especially essential when you trudge through feet of snow and howling winds (take that, early-morning classes). Plus, as with everything else in this list, you can play around with cuts and color schemes to match your aesthetic.

Cloud Nine chunky color-block sweater

CHERRYKOKO perforated chunky-knit sweater

NIPONJJUYA balloon-sleeve chunky-knit sweater

5. Coat/Parka

To me, a coat or parka can either make or break an ensemble, regardless of the effort put into creating it. Whether you love your camel coat or heavy-duty parka with shearling, there's something to be said about a piece of outerwear that's both functional (but mostly warm) and stylish.

Q.C.T notched-lapel oversized coat

MATO woolen coat

Rocho color-block parka

CHERRYKOKO hooded faux fur-lined parka

And this final piece of advice goes without saying, but think in layers! A good combination of all of these listed items takes some amount of thought and careful selection. Don't worry, though; there are times when a random hodgepodge is also a good choice.