Winter style guide: 5 chic outerwear options other than coats to stay warm

Winter can be fun and fashionable if you plan right and select outerwear that protects you from the chilly winds while also helping you serve looks. When it comes to winter fashion, people mostly stick to experimenting with the tops and the pants but never with the outerwear. Thus, while you might have curated the most stunning look, it remains hidden under the long coat you wear, literally everywhere.This winter we have got your back and suggested five chic outerwear pieces that you can add to your winter wardrobe and ensure that your entire look steals the spotlight.

Mackintosh or the Mac jacket dates back to the 1800s. Charles Mackintosh, a chemist, devised a way to insert a layer of liquid rubber between the interior and exterior of the fabric, thus giving birth to the Mac. Layer it over a thick sweater or style it with a dress, a Mac jacket will keep you strutting in style.

The countryside has not only inspired our house décor and living dreams but also fashion. Designed for work around farms in extreme weather, barn jackets are built from heavy cotton with a practical design consisting of pockets. From neutral to bold, these are available in all kinds of colours and can be donned with a flowy skirt or a mini dress.

If dressing up like Taylor Swift has been on your winter wishlist forever, then shackets are a must-add to your closet. When a button-up wasn't enough to protect against the winter winds, the shirt jacket or shacket stepped in and changed the fashion world forever. In fleece, suede or cotton, with checks or plaids, the shacket is the perfect handy go-to whether you are going to a brunch or a meeting.

Every celebrity on the red carpet and every girl on Pinterest has been wearing this one. The Bar jacket was first created by Christian Dior in 1947 and has been featured in the house's collection to date. With soft shoulders, nipped waist and a slight peplum end, they make you feel soft and feminine while also highlighting that fit waist.

The soft era has now given way to a bold one and motorcycle jackets are the flagbearer of the adjective in fashion. Introduced in 1924, Staffordshire, England, these were originally made as a weatherproof gear for motorcyclists but have since been adapted to the runways. While protecting from the winter winds, these jackets ooze confidence and feminine energy like no other, even more so when you choose a bomber one.

On the subway, walking through the streets or sitting in the office, your outerwear is the first thing people notice about your outfit. While coats will always remain a classic choice, why not experiment with these options and see if you can complement your style and body better? This winter, try on these outerwear ideas and see your fashion game change for the best.