35 Winter Accessories Under $100 to Cheer You Up Until Spring

The holiday lights are packed away, the leftovers are long gone, and we’re now well into winter, attempting to better ourselves in the new year spirit. Fewer drinks. More exercise. Maybe even less shopping.

Oh, who are we kidding.

It’s freezing out, the sun signs off early, and morale could use a lift. So if we’re not kicking the shopping habit entirely, the least we can do is be a little more strategic and budget-conscious about it. A few well-placed upgrades—nothing too reckless—can go a long way. A bright beanie, a fine wool scarf, even a new fragrance should put some pep in our collective steps.

So, in the spirit of modest self-improvement (and post-holiday financial recovery), we’ve rounded up a smorgasbord of outfit-completing beanies, gloves, scarves, socks, and other winter essentials. Oh, and every single one comes in under a hundred bucks.

The World-Class Japanese Sock

Rototo has long made some of the best socks on the market, using cotton spun in Japanese factories with old-school methods (as they tend to do over there). But these are another level up: Designed really to be worn as slippers—see the grippy rubber sole details—you’ve never slipped into a wooly sock this plush.

The Face Saver

The cold air is brutal on your skin, which is why it’s important to ABM (Always Be Moisturizing). Margin’s Active Moisturizer does heavier lifting than most, with hydrating ingredients, antioxidants, and gentle skin-renewing acids all in one formula. Just straightforward skincare for guys who don’t want to think about skincare.

The Hand Fixer

The money-maker is important, but don’t forget your hands—they’re just as prone to dryness and chapping, and more people touch them than touch your face. Give those meathooks some relief with Frama’s wild-flora-scented hand cream, which, even if your hands are already soft, delivers a quick hit of aromatherapy.

The Designer Dollop

Or, for ten bucks more, slather on this lotion from a legendary designer whose creations I never thought I’d be able to afford until I discovered he also offered hand creams. And this particular one—Neon Garden—smells so good that even its name makes sense once you’ve caught a whiff.

The Slipper Upgrade

Don’t overlook a pair of toe-hugging slippers. Genuine wool felt up top, a shearling-lined cork footbed inside, and a hard sole underneath add up to one of the best slippers out there. They’re basically house shoes for the no-shoes-in-the-house set.

The Freakier, Reversible Slippers

Alternatively, if you want your slippers to be kookier and cozier, Alex Mill discovered these handsewn in Japan pairs, which are entirely reversible! (Just turn them inside out like a sock.) They also might get you a job on Sesame Street.

The ‘No Excuses’ Merino Sock

As we all attempt to start the new year right, a fresh pair of running socks keeps the dogs warm and dry—making the push to get outside in freezing temperatures that much more bearable.

The Good Luck Charm

Predictions for the Year of the Horse — lucky number: 1, lucky color: black, lucky accessory: this Beams Japan zodiac keychain.

The Winter Schlepper

The aptly named Black Hole tote from Patagonia takes 25 litres of your stuff, with the weather-resistant recycled fabrication making it an absolute workhorse for any city schlepping through snow, slush or worse.

The Cheap-and-Charming Watch

Good grief, this is a solid bit of wrist candy. Bright colors and a delightful skiing Snoopy watch face to lift even the greyest winter day.

The Wallet Diet

A new year is a chance to let things go. Consolidate. Slim down. Your wallet is a good place to start. This olive-green card case does the job nicely. Still carrying cash? Roll it up, and keep the big bills on the outside.

The Low-Top Bean Boot

The low-slung cousin to the Bean Boot, the (nice and affordable) rubber moc is all function and timeless style that you don’t need to be from New England to appreciate. Slip them on for quick exits, wet sidewalks, muddy trails, and whatever winter decides to throw your way.

The Sensible Shoe Spray

Jason Markk built its reputation on keeping sneakers clean, but this spray does so much more, protecting leather, suede, canvas, and cotton, and can even be applied to any of the jackets, bags, or shoes you were just gifted. Sensible. Unsexy. Necessary.

The Gold-Medal Beanie

J.Crew just dropped a retro-inspired collection repping the U.S. ski team, and this red-white-and-blue beanie is one of the standouts. It’s good-looking enough to even wear during those years without a single medal ceremony on TV.

The Winter Sport Shades

Knockaround makes some of the best sunglasses you can buy for under $100. These sporty Moonshots will do just fine on the slopes, on the street, and—once winter loosens its grip—on the golf course, too.

The Plush Long Underwear

Heattech season is firmly here. This new, cashmere-blend edition adds a little extra plushness without getting precious. Practical, comfortable, and still the best value for money out there.

The Twofer Watch

Analog or digital? Why not both? This Casio is essentially two watches in one, finished in slick, no-nonsense silver.

The Winterized Ballcap

If you’re somewhere milder and a beanie feels like overkill, you can still catch a bit of team USA fever with a more winterized ball cap from J.Crew—this one done up in velvety corduroy. Cold-weather spirit, less commitment.

The Get-’Er-Done Gloves

When you have to do something outside and can’t stash your hands in your pockets, these Primaloft insulated work gloves are the move. Warm, tough and stylish enough. They even feature a hood so that you can go full mitten mode.

The Flirty Triangle Scarf

The coquettish triangle scarf has become a bit of a thing this year, and COS—ever on-trend—is offering up this lil’ cashmere beauty for less than a Benjamin.

The Don’t-Lose-It Lip Balm

Possibly the most essential item on this list. Comes in a four-pack because we know how fast these things disappear.

The Wide-Fold Watch Cap

Drake’s is the best in the biz at taking a traditional style and modernizing it using the best fabrics around. Here’s a quality, toasty Scottish wool, in an unexpectedly vibrant color.

The All-Business Gloves

Insulated, polished, classic — Ralph is standing on business here.

Le Footy Scarf

Paris’ BRUT has just opened a stateside store, landing in Lower Manhattan. To mark the occasion, they’ve brought a little style le foot into the mix with this piece. The World Cup is coming to New York, after all. Dress accordingly.

The Sporty Hood

Speaking of borrowing from the ladies, the girlies have been wearing finely knit wool hoods for a while now. And fellas, if you want to dip a toe in, Nike has a sporty, streamlined version that works just as well with a puffer as it does for five-a-side.

The Luxury Lip Balm

For a little more scratch, you can get this tastier, softer cocoa butter lip balm. Trust me, it’s good.

The Adult Mittens

If leather is too Patrick Bateman and work gloves are too Yellowstone, simple cashmere wool gloves heed the call. And quality cashmere gloves from a reputable knitwear brand for under a hundo is a steal.

The Pocket-Sized Scent

You may not know it, but somebody in your vicinity recently has been wearing Maison Louis Marie’s No.4 scent—it’s just that popular. So, take a chance: Be one of the first to adopt the brand’s newest, vanilla-leaning scent instead. A quick roll onto your pulse points, then back into your jean pocket the tiny bottle goes.

The Woodsier Winter Scent

Alternatively, this woodsy, wintry oil is perfect for anyone who’s actually going to miss this season when it’s done.

The Slim Belt

A slimmer belt is almost always more elegant—and for men, oddly, almost always harder to find. (Pro tip: the women’s section is your friend.) Front General Store consistently solves this problem, with a strong lineup of U.S.-made bridle leather belts at a fair price. I’m especially taken with this stitched version—quiet, considered, and exactly the point.

The Vibey Incense

Snow’s falling, the roads are unplowed, you’re bundled up at home. So light a bit of incense, make the crib smell nice, and binge Industry like a civilized person.

The Phone-Addict Gloves

They’ve tried to make touch-screen gloves a thing, but they’re a bit finicky, aren’t they? Fingerless gloves remain the solution for those of us who need to keep our fingers working while we brave the cold. Is it a bit Victorian street urchin? Maybe. But that’s the price you pay to stay logged on, baby!

The Fleece Shepherd Hat

Is Balkan-maxxing a thing? If you’re bored of the usual, we’d suggest this sherpa fleece style.

The 3-Pack Hosiery

Going on runs this time of year is… something. May as well pick up a three-pack of warming socks to deal with it. These ones from cult new outdoors lien Portal will slip into your Hoka’s with ease.

The Sock Slippers

Or, if you’re a sane person who’s resolved to return to running once there’s no longer ice on the roads, these vaguely Nordic slippers from Bombas are impossibly cozy for at-home hangs. There’s a cushioned sherpa lining, and anti-slip grips underneath. Go for it, run to the snack drawer as fast as you want.