We know it’s getting cold out there, and when it comes to dressing for winter, we often find ourselves reaching for the same old combination of sweats and puffers. Who could blame us? The frigid morning temperatures certainly aren’t conducive to standing in front of our closets in our underwear deliberating on an outfit. Thankfully, 2024’s top winter fashion trends are so good, they’ve inspired me to get out of my style rut. After all, what better reason to get up and brace the cold than a gorgeous new coat?
Some winter trends this season have been carried forward from last year, like the ubiquitous scarf jacket by cult label Toteme that has inspired many other brands to follow suit with their own iterations. Puffer jackets are a *must* to survive the bitter British cold, and brands this season have put a fashion-forward spin on them from cropped styles to fun colours. Speaking of colours, what better way to brighten up a dreary day than with a rainbow jumper, of which there are plenty on the rails, and we’re also loving the return of long, sultry gloves to jazz up an outfit.
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1. The scarf jacket
One of the most recognisable jackets on the market, the Toteme scarf jacket was snapped on what feels like every It girl on the planet when it first hit stores, and its popularity has shown no signs of waning. Other brands from COS to Abercrombie have released versions of their own thanks to the enduring appeal and versatility of the design. So what are you waiting for? Run, don’t walk.
2. Rainbow knits
Knitwear is a staple in a winter wardrobe, but this season they’ve been doused in colour—not just one, or two, but every colour of the rainbow, and we’re here for it. A colour-splashed jumper can brighten up an otherwise monochromatic look, or can be styled all out with highlighter-hued accessories. Colour has been scientifically proven to have mood-boosting benefits, so call it a sartorial dose of vitamin ‘C’.
3. Slouchy bags
During the winter, I’m never without a scarf and umbrella, because as you all know, we often live through four seasons in a day here in the UK (#blessed). Thankfully, as we saw on the Paris Fashion Week SS25 runway, bags are getting the extra-large treatment next spring, and we’re already seeing it in the tote bags on the market. Specifically, slouchy totes have taken over the streets, from the likes of Coach and Fendi, beloved by celebs and influencers alike for their lived-in aesthetic and practicality.
4. The fashion puffer
Down jackets are not usually the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a stylish coat, but this season’s puffers might just change your mind. Cropped and belted or covered in a print, there’s nothing dull about the down jackets on offer this winter. We’re partial to Columbia’s burgundy coat which has a golden lining, making it a statement piece in its own right.
5. Corporate chic
Corporate dressing has a bad rap, but the crisp grey tailoring this season is making us do a double-take. From sharply cut herringbone blazers to low-waist pleated skirts, we’re loving the preppy take on the office looks that are more pretty than prescriptive. Also, grey is incredibly versatile and can be styled with navy, black or brown. Add a pop of red or orange and hear the outfit sing.
6. Go for gloves
Last year football scarves were the winter accessory to know, but this cosy season, we’re smitten with mittens. Long gloves have been spotted all over street style during Paris Fashion Week, offering us high-fashion styling options that also keep our digits warm. Use it to add a hint of contrasting colour, or as an extension to a monochromatic outfit. Let your hands do the talking!