Anybody else clean out their closet every January? It’s time to toss out your tattered white t-shirts, your moth-eaten sweaters, and that pair of skinny jeans you’re holding on to “just in case”. Refresh your closet with our winter uniform essentials that bring your wardrobe into 2026.
The faux-fur jacket, with it’s instant dose of glamour, is one of the biggest trends for winter. I love the dramatic flair it brings to any outfit. Even tossing it on over a pair of sweats can make you feel like a rockstar. This retro-inspired, faux-mink jacket from Apparis feels pulled right from a Slim Aarons photo. Gap’s faux-fur bomber is a great way to dip your toe into the trend without blowing your budget.
Since the jacket is a bit more of a statement piece, let’s focus on the basics. As much love as t-shirts get, the long sleeve version doesn’t get that much love. They’re incredibly versatile as layering pieces, and can even bring a little bit of fun flair like in this pointelle Le Set shirt or a henley neckline. This ribbed mock neck shirt would look great peeking out of a crewneck sweater.
And speaking of sweaters, I like to perk up winter days with a little bit of color, like this seafoam green J.Crew crewneck. I’ve also been into a high v-neck, like this green sweater. It reminds me of 90s Calvin Klein. Throw on a pair of super flattering dark wash denim, like these sleek Madewell jeans or Veronica Beard’s high-waisted Leah jean.
When you’re feeling lazy, a black blazer is the ultimate cheat code. All of a sudden, you’re a woman with places to go and people to see. I like a looser, boxier fit you can throw on over a sweater, like this Anine Bing one or this Favorite Daughter blazer.
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