By Sara Osipow > University of Maryland, College Park | photo > Ryder Haske

When steamy summer nights have been traded in for frosty winter evenings, don’t go hiding under your comforter.  Although nights may not be as humid, they can still be hot—all it takes is a few adjustments to your nightlife wardrobe (and maybe a few extra shots of Barcardi) before you hit the town. 

As any gal knows, shoes can literally determine the quality of your night, not to mention your outfit.  The colder it gets, the more difficult it can be to find a good (and warm) pair that is worth spending your night in without sacrificing style.  As tempting as it may be (especially by your fourth rum and diet) instead of going to the bar in Uggs, trade your summer flip flops and peep-toe pumps in for a pair of ankle, slouch, or equestrian boots.  Not only do these styles warm your freezing feet, but they also look equally flattering with skinny jeans and leggings.  By your seventh rum and diet you’ll think they’re Uggs anyway.