9 Winter Outfit Ideas To Get You Through The Season In Style
The thing with dressing for the coldest season is that, all too often, your winter coat covers your entire outfit, engulfing any semblance of a fashion-forward look beneath it. And while there's nothing wrong with a great coat – indeed, plummeting temperatures make a great case for investing in a statement piece or two – it's important to have a few other cold-weather options up your well-cut sleeve.
Where to look for winter outfit inspiration? The street style set, of course. Braving the outdoors between shows while still looking chic is second nature to these stylish women, and recently they've blessed us with plenty of foolproof winter outfit formulae on the chilly streets of London, Paris, Milan and more.
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Some outfits keep things classic, like a jumper that will last for years to come paired with a timeless pair of straight-leg jeans, or a mini skirt and knee-high boots. Others provide fresh ideas for combining items that might already be in your wardrobe to maximise their heat-proofing potential; see a roll-neck styled under tailoring for a perfect office look, or a classic crisp white shirt styled under a knitted vest.
From time-honoured seasonal styling to fresh takes on winter chic, these are nine of the best winter outfit ideas we've come across – along with where to shop them.
9 Winter Outfit Ideas
Layered suiting
Why limit your tailoring base to a shirt? Slipping a roll-neck underneath a favourite suit is the ideal way to winter-proof – as well as making things slightly more casual. This season, we can't resist anything in a delicious shade of chocolate brown, and this velvet suit nails the trend perfectly. Pair it with a fine-knit roll-neck in a shade of ivory, cream, or even butter yellow to embody all things confectionary. On the chilliest days, you could also tie another jumper around your shoulders.
Velvet Jacket
Velvet Trousers
Merino Wool Turtleneck
Matelassé Leather Arcadie Bag
Statement coat
Sometimes, it pays to let your coat do the talking for you, and this teddy-style Stella McCartney number does just that. In cosy faux fur and ankle-brushing in length, it's the type of coat you'll never want to take off. Pair it with slouchy suede boots in a similar shade of chestnut-brown and you'll have yourself an outfit so good, it barely matters what's worn underneath.
Faux Fur Wrap Coat
Slouchy Suede Knee Boots
Faux fur and leather trousers
Leather and faux fur is a match made in sartorial heaven, the contrasting textures adding a pleasing element of tactility to a look that also happens to be comfortingly warm. This year, the best leather trousers have more relaxed silhouettes than the second-skin styles of old (and they can be worn with a belt for added interest), while the faux to know is shearling. Tie it all together with a failsafe grey roll-neck and you're good to go.
Relaxed Leather Trousers
Faux shearling jacket
High-Neck Knit Jumper
Nappa Leather Belt
Knitted vest and shirt
There's little not to love about this winter style formula, especially because you might well already have some of the elements in your wardrobe. Keep the palette neutral yet varied with a classic white shirt, pleated trousers in a shade of dark camel, and a knitted vest in a charcoal grey. In this street style look, an orange-tan bag ties everything together perfectly, as well as offering a stylish receptacle for your laptop et al.
Cashmere Blend Waistcoat
Straight-Fit Pleated Trousers
The Classic Shirt
£100.00 at withnothingunderneath.com
Shoulder Bag
Mini skirt and jumper
Another classic winter outfit, the mini skirt and jumper combination takes some beating. A form-fitting skirt is balanced beautifully with a more oversized knit – you can't go wrong with dark red – and a loose coat that falls somewhere mid-thigh, around the same length as the skirt. Topping things off is a pair of slightly slouchy knee-high boots, which you'll wear all season long.
Wool And Cashmere Rollneck
Knitted Skirt
Slouchy Leather Boots
Bouclé Coat
Knitted co-ord and knee-high boots
The great thing about a knitted co-ord is that it feels as effortless as a dress (ideal if you're pulling it on on a cold, dark winter morning), yet adds a little more interest. If the budget won't stretch to this Bally co-ord, look to Kitri, which has a range of infinitely wearable matching pieces at more accessible price points. Then, you can put those reserved funds towards some wear-with-everything black boots – and a cute little black bag, if the urge strikes.
Argyle Knit Cardigan
Argyle Knit Mini Skirt
Suede Knee Boots
£1460.00 at net-a-porter.com.uk
Patrizia Satchel Bag
Full burgundy
Burgundy is pretty much indisputably the shade of the season, and the best way to embrace all its varying shades – from oxblood and claret to bordeaux and other delicious hues – is to adopt a monochromatic palette. As an outfit formula, monochrome is often a shortcut to chic, but a full burgundy look feels especially good, topped off with an oversized scarf that pulls everything together while keeping you extra warm. And while it might feel like overkill, a burgundy clutch is the ideal finishing touch.
Ribbed-Knit sweater
£360.00 at net-a-porter.com.uk
Wide-Leg Trousers
Oversized Cashmere Wrap
Leather Clutch
Knitted dress and boots
It doesn't get much more effortlessly stylish than a knitted dress – ideally a maxi style in versatile black, with some cashmere for good weather-proofing measure. A sand-hued ankle boot is a great foil for an otherwise all-black outfit, and the combination feels very Chanel. Stella McCartney and Le Specs provide excellent accessorising options – after all, it's still sunny enough (sometimes) for sunglasses in the winter.
Cashmere Maxi Jumper Dress
Suede Ankle Boots
Mini Shoulder Bag
Sunglasses
Jeans and a jumper
Cashmere jumper, jeans, camel coat, repeat. Sometimes, the best outfits are the simple ones. This will see you through frosty mornings, drizzle and whatever else the Great British winter throws at us all. Black ballet flats give a chic, insouciant feel, but you could switch them up for any kind of boots if it gets too cold out there. And don't forget another jumper to wrap around your shoulders for extra warmth – and additional style points.
Cotton Cashmere Jumper
Straight-Leg Jeans
£340.00 at net-a-porter.com.uk
Camel Wrap Coat
Silver Earrings
$60.00 at agentprovocateur.com
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