The perfect capsule wardrobe will depend entirely on your personal taste. However, without being too prescriptive, we’ve created an edit of practical, wear-on-repeat winter pieces that have wide appeal. Shop these wardrobe building blocks below …
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A chunky cable-knit jumper is the perfect texture for this time of year. Team it with a pair of stirrup-leg black leggings and ballet flats for a chic off-duty look. Beige cable-knit polo neck jumper, €39.99, at H&M.

A structured coat that works for daytime mooching and evening events is the ultimate winter buy. Keep to classic colours such as black, navy or grey. Black wool mix coat, €199, at Mango.

Eschew jeans for warming corduroy trousers in winter white. Not only will they feel novel, you’ll be extra toasty. White wide-leg corduroy trousers, €69.95, at Massimo Dutti.

Sock boots are the ultimate lazy girl’s solution to winter dressing – adding polish with a low heel and minimal effort. This suede pair screams future classic. Black suede sock boots, €720; www.toteme.com.

Not only a practical choice, a wool scarf in a statement length adds a certain kind of polish to your outerwear look. (Shop for some more clever winter upgrades here.) Dark blue long wool scarf, €69; www.arket.com.

A grey herringbone blazer is the kind of smart winter investment that will see you through the season (on a related note, shop an edit of the winter blazers we love here). Wear it on its own or layered under a longline jacket. Grey wool-blend blazer, €59.95, at Zara.

With so many knits to wear, you’ll need the perfect layering piece to go underneath. A fine long-sleeved rib top is just right. Biscotti long-sleeved ribbed top, Poudre Organic, €49, at The Little Wooden Peg.

It wouldn’t be winter without a decadent bag to carry – this Isabel Marant studded leather shoulder bag will instantly up your level of cool. Brown Oskan Moon studded leather shoulder bag, Isabel Marant, €690; www.net-a-porter.com.

The perfect button-up cardigan is a winter go-to: shine a light on your finest cashmere by pairing it with jeans or throw it over a slinky slip dress for evening dressing. Ginger Halo cashmere cardigan, €360; www.jigsaw-online.com.

You’re going to need stylish outerwear for all those winter walks – speaking of, shop more of the best cosy buys here – so invest wisely: this Vanessa Bruno padded jacket balances practicality and a fashionable sensibility. Black padded puffer jacket, Vanessa Bruno, €345 at Brown Thomas.