Planning your outfit for a night out [1] when it's cold can be a real headache. How do you show a slip of leg or bare a hint of your midriff [2] without freezing your you-know-what off? You want to appear sexy, but you also consider yourself to be sophisticated and stylish — and managing to find a happy medium when the cool wind's blowing [3] isn't always easy.

Lucky for you, we found 45 outfits that hit home. They're all chic, elevated, and on point for a handful of "going out" destinations, from the bar [4] to a fancy party where you're looking to turn heads. Now all you need to do is keep this list on hand for next Friday night. Sounds easy enough if you ask us.