16 Winter Outfit Ideas, Because We've Forgotten How to Dress for the Cold

Every time the weather starts to turn, I panic a little inside. No matter how closely I’ve been following trends, no matter how many bloggers I’ve stalked on Instagram recently, no matter how much I’ve prepared myself for the changing season, I inevitably end up tearing through my closet as though I’ve completely forgotten how to dress. And I know I can’t be the only one. It’s so easy to get caught up in a routine of wearing the same types of things over and over that when the weather prevents it, it really can feel like you have nothing to wear.

Not to worry, though. There’s an easy way to remedy this outfit anxiety, and it’s as simple as considering new ways of styling the new season's trends. To get some inspiration about how to style our winter outfits, we turned to street style images from this season’s most recent fashion weeks. Street style is a great go-to for outfit inspiration because it lets us see how people are actually incorporating this season’s biggest trends into their wardrobes. Keep scrolling to be inspired yourself. 

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Add a denim jacket and combat boots to your favourite summer dress.

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An office-appropriate way to wear sneakers.

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Yes, you can wear jeans under a dress.

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Throw on a blazer and slouchy tall boots to make a summer dress a little warmer.

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Sneakers, jeans, and a statement coat... could it get any easier?

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All black always looks chic. Add a hat for some extra drama.

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Western boots are in right now, and we love the way they look with more structured pieces.

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Coordinate a big puffer with some joggers for a look that sporty but chic.

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Pro-tip: Wear leggings under your maxi skirt for added warmth. 

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Have we mentioned that white boots are in? Wear them with a strict colour palette to make them pop.

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Take the checked blazer trend to new lengths with a long duster.

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Master the art of high-low dressing by pairing luxe velvet with jogger style trousers.

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The coloured-tight trend is giving us major Gossip Girl vibes.

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Pair a midi skirt with tall boots so that none of your legs are exposed to the chilly weather.

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Don't be afraid of colours. Throw a bold coat over your outfit, bonus points if clashing occurs.

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Trench coats are trending right now, just in time for winter. 

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Tick off two trends with one outfit by pairing a bright coat with white ankle boots.

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