5 Expensive-Looking Winter Outfits You Can Re-Create on a Budget

It might be the season of blanket-sized scarves, triple socks and coats that resemble duvets, but you don't have to sacrifice your personal style to survive the cold snap. It’s almost 2025 (gulp), so by now, designers big and small have figured out how to make clothing that’s practical and beautiful. And we couldn’t be more grateful.

That being said, stocking up on winter clothing can leave quite a dent in your bank balance. Think about it: cold-appropriate items are heavier, thicker, and made from insulating fabrics—which are generally more expensive. From leather boots to wool-blend knitwear, it all starts adding up quickly.

But even if you're on a budget, there are plenty of options on the high street that look and feel more costly than they are. In fact, I think I speak for the whole Who What Wear team when I say that brands like H&M, & Other Stories and M&S are some of our go-to's for winter staples.

If you need a little inspiration for building outfits around this month's best high-street buys, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve curated the most luxurious-looking outfits I could find and recreated them using affordable alternatives. Scroll on to see and shop the looks you need to beat the chill in style.

5 Expensive-Looking Outfits You Can Re-Create on a Budget:

1. Long Coat + Blue Jeans + Shoulder Bag

Style Notes: Lindsey Holland is the master of effortless cool, and as her outfits mainly consist of timeless staples, they're (thankfully) quite easy to recreate.

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2. Faux Fur Coat + White Trousers + Flat Slingbacks

Style Notes: Sara shows us that white trousers aren't just for summer. The faux fur jacket makes the whole outfit look super cosy, and the flat slingbacks are the perfect shoe to elevate the look.

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3. Suede Jacket + High-Waist Trousers + Trainers

Style Notes: Nothing feels more tasteful than an all-suede jacket in winter. Pair with matching trainers and contrasting trousers for an effortless (but gorgeous) look.

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4. Black Jumper + Cross-Body Bag + Maxi Skirt

Style Notes: I'm always drawn to a monochrome look, and this sleek outfit is no exception. I adore the contrast between the slinky skirt and the edgy ankle boots.

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5. Brown Coat + Fair Isle Cardigan + Red Handbag

Style Notes: Is there anything that says winter fashion quite as well as a fair isle knit? I love how the brown of the cardigan matches the coat perfectly, and Claudia's fun addition of the red handbag.

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This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.