Winter Fashion

As someone who thinks over every purchase she makes incredibly thoroughly—you definitely don’t want to tag along on my next Tesco shop—you can imagine the hours I spent deliberating over buying Totême’s scarf jacket. You know the one; the cover-up that’s dominated your social media for two winters now, and it’s appeal is showing no signs of waning. With its oversize silhouette, thick felted wool fabrication, contrast whip-stitched edging and chic, built-in scarf, it’s the equivalent of an Instagram-like honey trap, which is probably why so many influencers have invested in it. This, however, was something I was wary of—especially when it comes with a price tag that requires some consideration. After months—wait, make that a full year—o...

Some people love the cold; others would prefer to live in perpetual heat. Me? I’m somewhere in the middle in that I like dressing for the cold, but as for being cold? I hate it. That’s why I’m always looking for new and exciting ways to reinvent my wardrobe during the dreary winter months. With a few months of the season still ahead of us, I thought a fresh dose of winter outfit inspiration was something we could all do with right about now (and I can’t be the only one getting tired of 500 layers of wool). So I set off on a quest to find some elevated examples of the best ways to dress this winter, but what I didn’t expect was to stumble across six trends that just keep cropping up.  Digging deep into an Instagram hole and scouring the pla...

As someone who feels even the slightest chill in the air, I consider myself a bit of an expert at assembling winter outfits, and there’s a handful of brands that, from experience, I know work hard to create superior winter clothing. Of course, they also dabble in spring/summer pieces, too, but it would seem they pour considerable effort into honing their autumn/winter ranges. What are these brands, I hear you ask? To stop you from having to find out the expensive way, I’ve whittled down what I view as the best winter clothing brands out there—all 14 of them. Scroll on to see if your favourites have made my cut and to shop my must-haves from each for the 2022 winter season. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It beg...

You’re probably already sick of hearing what to do and not do in January (sorry!), but here we go. We promise it will be worth your time. Now that the chaos of the holiday season is behind us, it’s time to look forward. One of the things that are going to make your life easier this year is a well-rounded wardrobe that only consists of items you’re actually going to wear. So where to begin? It can seem like an overwhelming task when you don’t even know where to start, but the things we’ve outlined below are surprisingly simple and doable and certainly don’t have to be done all at once. Scroll on to see what we recommend doing and buying not just this January but every January, and shop our useful recommendations. You Deserve to Make Money E...

Is there anything more luxurious looking than a winter white outfit? This neutral hue has the ability to make every ensemble look seriously expensive. It may be cold and dreary out, but your outfit says, “I’m not giving in just yet” and looks undeniably chic. Not only does a winter white outfit look luxe, but it can also be an instant mood lifter—a welcome change to the black and grey hues we’re so used to gravitating toward throughout the cold-weather season. So how do you pull off the look? Steer away from your summer whites when it’s cold out (e.g., lace and linen dresses or eyelet blouses), and instead mix and match plush and cozy cold-weather fabrics and textures such as ribbed knits, shearling, cashmere, and denim. Have fun playing with different shades of wh...

When it comes to adding new items to our wardrobe, none go through the same level of scrutiny that we put coats through. We want them to be versatile, look good, feel good and elevate whatever we choose to wear underneath. That’s a lot. Throw adhering to a budget into the mix, and it might sound like you’re setting yourself up for failure—that it would be impossible to find a coat that ticks all of these boxes. Thankfully, I’ve always liked a challenge.  Call it stubbornness or overconfidence, but I was sure I could find at last a handful of coats that fit the above brief—and, when I put my mind to it, I found 24 of them, which I’ve outlined for you below. My edit features coats that understood the assignment. Chic without being bank account–busting, ...

I’m a magpie for warmth; give me a thick-knit jumper and a water bottle and I’m happy. But while I wait for someone to invent a wearable heated blanket, I’ve made it my mission to hunt down the cosiest combinations for this time of year. So, it isn’t surprising that when I discovered knitted sets, it felt like they had been created especially for me. But it seems the whole of the fashion world has recognised the benefits of these comfy co-ords, because I’ve been spotting them everywhere recently. Not only does double-knit keep you feeling snug (particularly if you opt for a premium material like cashmere), but your outfit will always match. That’s an added bonus for lazy dressers like me. You Deserve...

Working in fashion is both a blessing and a curse. On the plus side, I get to sift through beautiful clothes every day and hunt down the very best buys. But as I’m sure you can imagine, this means that my wish list grows by the hour. It’s more of a fantasy wish list at this point, because I know that in reality I’ll barely make a dent in it. This is why I’m always so keen to share my findings. Even if I can’t have everything, someone out there can enjoy the fruits of my labour. And let’s face it: if navigating those chocked-full new-in pages isn’t a part of your job, the process can be a little overwhelming. With high-street brands in particular, there’s (arguably) too much choice and it can take&n...

I’ll be honest, for a while I relied on Marks & Spencer for my bras and pyjamas without really taking the time to browse its fashion offering. But in recent years, M&S has impressed me in style department and, in turn, become one of my go-to shops for pretty much everything. And right now, their best pieces are on sale.  Marks & Spencer has carved out a place within the high-street thanks to great quality, long-lasting staples pieces as well as on-trend standouts. Whether you’re on the hunt for designer-looking boots, affordable cashmere jumpers or even a sleek party dresses, M&S covers all bases. For me, standing at 5’2″, finding trousers that don’t need a hefty hemming can be a hard feat, but ...

One of my all-time favourite things to do living in New York City is people-watch. It’s for the interactions sometimes, but mostly, it’s for the outfits. There’s simply no better way to know which trends, brands, and specific items are making waves in a particular fashion city than to spy on the locals and note the sartorial moments you spot most. Knowing that, when I was in London for a week earlier this month, I spent the majority of the trip eyeing up the looks I passed on the street. From my perch at tiny bistro tables outside of Notting Hill cafés, on benches in Hyde Park, and atop pub stools in Shoreditch, I had the perfect view for discovering every last fashion item worn by London’s finest dressers. For my detaile...

Unless you live somewhere unseasonably warm, the thing about winter is that you can’t just wear any fancy outfit. Bare legs, arms, or toes are usually not a great idea unless you like shivering. You may be able to throw on anything and go in the summer, but dressy winter outfits require a little more forethought (and layers). I don’t know about you but I’m very fond of wearing jeans for fancy occasions in the winter, as they’re warm and they’re easy to style. But although they’re easy to style, that doesn’t mean I don’t want some new outfit ideas from time to time. That’s why I regularly scour Instagram for denim-outfit inspiration. My recent searches have been very fruitful and I pulled eight outfit ideas that show that ...

Is it just me, or are shearling coats dominating Instagram right now? Between Totême’s bestselling leather-trim design and, ahem, a certain Mango jacket, everyone under the sun (or the UK’s snowy skies) seems to be adding a cosy cover-up to their roster. The practical benefits of shearling, whether faux or real, hardly needs to be spelled out. If you’ve been hit by a a biting winter breeze even once in your life, you’ll understand the primal urge to bundle up in the softest, most teddy bear-like thing you can find—and shearling is pretty close. Knowing this, brands and designers have pulled out all the stops and fashioned this insulating material into some seriously stylish outerwear this season. Simpl...