January triggers a severe bout of what-to-wear-itis in all of us. Try these looks for instant relief …
Denim is the most loyal category in your wardrobe: lean into it and you can’t go wrong. Choose a denim shirt in a lighter shade than your jeans, then break up the look with a white T-shirt.
While we’ll always advocate for expanding your personal style, we particularly see the value in a uniform, especially at this time of year. According to Instagram’s most stylish, the most dependable uniform comprises vintage-wash jeans, loafers and a plain grey knit with a tailored coat and a structured tote bag.
If January requires a degree of sobriety, it needn’t extend to our sartorial choices. A leopard print coat is an instant mood enhancer.
If you’re in search of some polish with minimal effort, lean into a scarf coat and patent loafers combination.
Meanwhile, style influencer Monikh Dale swears by a leather jacket and sweatpants formula for navigating the winter dressing rut.
Proof that Fair Isle knits have a long lifespan, team a printed knit with jeans in a moody shade of chocolate brown or, for extra warmth, a textural pair of cords.
A new year offers a chance to appreciate small details that make us excited to get dressed. A pearl necklace over a plain jumper or T-shirt, just peeking out over your coat, is both subtle and stylish.
A robe coat speaks to our current state of mind … which is preoccupied with sleep (on a related note: read Polly Vernon’s guide on how to get more here). Make yours an elegant shade of camel.
A knitted half-zip has an après-ski vibe. Look for novelty shades of pastel blue for a palette-cleansing look, or playful prints.
Speaking of an après-ski aesthetic, we love J Crew creative director Olympia Gayot‘s take on ‘urban alpine’ dressing. Note the high-waisted jeans and vintage-look leather belt.
Comfort is king right now. We love winter white jeans, especially when worn with a black funnel neck knit, a white shirt and simple slip-ons or Birkenstocks with thick socks.
Overwhelmed by getting dressed? Hero one colour to wear across your shoes, top and coat. It’s not lazy. In fact, it actually looks seriously chic.
If in doubt, throw a fancy coat over some athleisure staples. It’ll instantly up the ante of your outfit. Add a large scarf and you’ve officially mastered slob chic.
If there was ever a good time to make your cable-knit jumper a front-runner in your wardrobe, it’s now. We love the idea of a plush, cream style teamed with easy black trousers.
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According to style influencer Emma-Rose Thatcher, the best date night look involves a cashmere V-neck jumper, khaki trousers and leather square-toe boots: we agree!
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