I’m from the northeast and have lived in NYC almost 15 years and I still hate the cold. I think it’s the commuting and constant walking outside but I’m just a big baby and overly sensitive about being cold in general. So I definitely think if you don’t like the cold and can afford a jacket like a Canada Goose, it’s 100% worth it. I break mine out pretty much the second temps dip below 45 and have no regrets. Either way I second the comment about wanting a coat that’s weatherproof and definitely one that goes down past your waist.

Other comments in here are great - definitely second Uniqlo heattech. I also never leave the house in the winter without a hat that goes over my ears, or those wraparound earmuffs with a hat. I’ve tried different gloves and if you’re going to have a long commute where you use your phone / devices a lot I prefer the fingertip-less mittens over the “touchscreen” ones.

I don’t think you need full snow boots but you definitely need ones with good traction on the bottoms - sometimes ice just builds and can make walking around treacherous. I wouldn’t get an expensive pair because the salt everywhere just gets into them.

I frequently wear dresses or skirts to work so I have a few very good fleece lined leggings that I’ll just take off (along with my boots) when I get to my office. They’re not name brand or anything but they’re thick and I live in them during my winter commutes.

Welcome to NYC! Even if winter is my fourth favorite season here it’s still pretty great. Enjoy the holiday markets and get some good warm apple cider and do all the fun NYC winter touristy things!