Don’t say it. Come on, resist. You’re better than this.

Damn it!

Winter is coming.

Had to be said. And while it means that you can say goodbye to just about every square inch of exposed skin, there’s a silver lining in the fact that it also means you’re stepping into a cozy universe of chunky knits, stunning shearlings and boots that hurt the very ground they tread.

To really polish up the silver in that lining, we’ve put together the Winter Style Guide. Your powers of deduction have no doubt left you with a good idea of what it may be, but a specific taste might include notes of:

—The history of the most iconic winter pieces.
—A situational glossary of coats.
—A guide to winter for those who don’t have it.
—Large, snowy mountain ranges piled high with handsome things to spend money on and wear.

Now go forth and dress. When you’re done, dress some more.