7 Easy Winter Outfits That Will Never Ever Fail You

It can be easy to get stuck in a rut during winter when the weather is miserable—black trousers, same old sweater, and that go-to peacoat. Sound familiar? Well, it's actually incredibly easy to stand out this season with minimal effort. To prove it, we're highlighting seven simple outfits that will amp up your winter style game.

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#1: Statement Coat + Skinny Jeans + Heels
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Style Notes: Rather than your standard black topper, go for a bold coat.

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#2: Sweaterdress + Ankle Boots
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Style Notes: There's nothing cosier (or cooler!) than snuggling up in a sweaterdress with ankle boots or flats this winter.

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#3: Statement Boots + Cropped Jeans + Blazer
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Style Notes: The easiest way to stand out in a basic ensemble? Add a pop of colour below the ankles with a pair of statement boots.

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#4: Poncho + Flared Jeans
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Style Notes: Try a cool poncho rather than a traditional jacket for a retro vibe.

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#5: Suit Blazer + Trousers
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Style Notes: There's nothing more on trend right now than a chic suit. Pop a roll neck underneath in case you're not warm enough.

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#6: Jumper + Waistcoat + Oversized Coat
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Style Notes: Want to make an impact (especially when it's freezing)? Layer on everything you have for a high-concept-feeling look.

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#7: Bomber Jacket + White Shirt + Tracksuit Bottoms
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Style Notes: We love the idea of wearing a standard bomber if you're somewhere that's slightly chilly but not completely freezing. It's a simple way to upgrade a basic jeans-and-tee ensemble.

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Want more? Check out our other winter outfit ideas.

Bobby Schuessler
Market Director

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retialers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.