If you’ve been thinking of winter accessories purely as a practicality, you’re thinking about them all wrong. Sure, wrapping up in a cashmere snood is like getting an instant cuddle, but rather than think of them only for their comfort factor, consider them your instant style upgrade.

This season’s lineup goes beyond the basics to elevate even dressier looks. Whether you’re bundling up for the commute or going for après-ski chic, we showcase five pieces that prove that staying warm doesn’t mean compromising on style:

ROOTS OLIVIA CABLE SCARF

There’s much to love about super-soft, fuzzy scarves that have a real sponginess to them. But if you’ve ever worn a black sweater with a cream alpaca, mohair or even cashmere wrap, you’ll have experienced, firsthand, the unique annoyance of immediat

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