With winter in full swing, I thought I’d take a moment to scan my current outfit rotation to see what may be lacking or in need of updating. When evaluating things, chic and elegant pieces are always top of mind—basically anything that will give my closet an expensive-looking boost. That said, I want to make any changes as low-lift as possible without making too much of an investment.
After considering the classics and current trends of the moment, I narrowed down six key pieces that are sure to bring cold-weather outfits to the next level. Think everything from timeless long coats to brown sneakers that keep selling out. Scroll on to shop each piece which I paired with some visual outfit inspiration on how to wear each piece.
Long Coats
A long coat is a surefire way to instantly elevate any outfit all the while giving your look an expensive feel. Black, gray, and neutrals are what I reach for the most.
H&M
Shoulder-Pad Trench Coat
Sam Edelman
Double Breasted Twill Coat
SNDYS
Victoria Detachable Floor Length Trench
Cashmere Everything
Wearing cashmere not only makes you feel luxurious, but the super-soft pieces are also ones that you’ll wear often, making them a worthy investment.
jcrew
Cashmere Relaxed V-Neck Sweater
Monrow
Cashmere Crop Pants
Caslon
V-Neck Cashmere Sweater
GOBI Mongolian Cashmere
V-Neck Sweater
Brown Sneakers
Brown sneakers keep selling out everywhere, and for good reason. They look incredibly cool on and are comfortable without sacrificing style.
Jeffrey Campbell
Aleta Sneaker
Saucony
Progrid Omni 9 Sneakers
adidas Originals
Handball Spezial Casual Shoes
Dolce Vita
Notice Sneakers
Dark-Wash Jeans
Darker denim washes give jeans a more polished feel that reads dressier than the rest, so no matter how you style them, you get a rich-looking boost.
ZARA
Straight Leg Long Length Z1975 Jeans With a High Waist
Veronica Beard
Alenah High Waist Slim Straight Leg Jeans
ELOQUII
The Naomi Comfort Stretch Straight Leg Jeans
MANGO
Danila High Waist Wide Leg Jeans
ZARA
Trf Mid-Rise Wide Leg Jeans
Oversize Turtleneck Sweaters
Oversize turtleneck sweaters exude an effortless elegance and can easily be paired with everything from leggings to jeans to skirts and more.
ZARA
Oversized Wool Sweater
COS
Chunky Pure Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater
Treasure & Bond
Turtleneck Sweater
Topshop
Oversize Turtleneck Sweater
ZARA
High Collar Knit Sweater
Black Kitten-Heel Boots
Just like the brown sneakers, these low-heeled boots offer tremendous comfort all the while looking incredibly sleek. Pair with jeans for the ultimate cool-girl outfit.
Madewell
The Dimes Kitten-Heel Boot
MANGO
Leather Boots With Kitten Heels
Steve Madden
Delvie Bootie
Bibi Lou
Magda Kitten Heel Bootie
aeyde
Sofie Pointed Toe Bootie