These winter essentials don't sacrifice style for warmth

With colder winter months upon us, warmth is key when planning a day's outfit. Choosing a few essentials can keep you from settling for bland and bulky.

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Oh captains, my captains - Capt. Bob Lumpp and Capt. Mark Hunter are in charge of taking the Arkansas Queen up and down the Arkansas River. photo by david huff

A neutral pea coat is a go-to item for many young professional women. "I can't go anywhere without my black 3/4-length pea coat," said Stephanie Bell, a Jefferson City Rotaract member, as she attended a recent Gal's Night Out dinner.

Melissa Thoenen, a public relations representative for an IT firm in Sedalia, loves her military-style wool jacket.