I'm a Fashion Expert—This Is Your Permission Slip to Buy These 5 Wearable Winter 2026 Trends

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fashion collage of three style influencers including Marilyn Nwawulor Kazemaks, Coco Schiffer, and Clara Dyrhauge wearing chic 2026 trends like scarf coats, V-neck sweaters, bootcut jeans, and kitten-heel boots
(Image credit: @nlmarilyn; @cocoschiffer; @claradyrhauge)

Let's be real: It can be overwhelming, at times, to seamlessly incorporate one or more of the latest trends into your closet. Many have found themselves coveting and then buying a trendy piece only to end up feeling like it is too "out there" and not organic to their personal style. As a result, the piece is simply too hard to mix and match with the usual rotation of looks, so it just sits there, and you're left regretting the purchase. As a fashion expert, I've become more and more equipped to avoid that frustrating scenario.

For winter 2026, there are a variety of trends that are super easy to pull off. One of my current go-tos is a great pair of cool kitten-heel boots. The style is pretty much a classic at this point. Plus, they can be worn with everything from dresses to denim. Another favorite pick right now is bootcut jeans. There is an array of options for this denim style that easily fit into any fashion aesthetic. Keep scrolling to check out five wearable trends I recommend you try now.

1. V-Neck Sweaters

NYC based style influencer Coco Schiffer poses wearing a black V-neck sweater layered over a white tee, a black minimalist bag, studded belt, straight-leg jeans, and black loafers

(Image credit: @cocoschiffer)

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2. Bootcut Jeans

British style influencer Marilyn Nwawulor Kazemaks poses for a mirror selfie wearing a brown scarf coat, Hermes bag, bootcut jeans, and black kitten-heel boots

(Image credit: @nlmarilyn)

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3. Kitten-Heel Boots

Danish fashion creative Clara Dyrhauge wearing a chic fall and winter outfit with a gray belted coat, a suede bag, jeans, and the black kitten-heel boots trend for 2025

(Image credit: @claradyrhauge)

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4. Scarf Coats

style influencer Johanna Piispa poses for a mirror selfie wearing a camel scarf coat, burgundy Bottega Veneta bag, and black jeans

(Image credit: @johannapiispa)

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5. V-Cut Flats

British influencer Jessica Skye walking. inLondon wearing a long brown suede trench coat, a gray sweater tied around the neck, a red suede bag, black barrel jeans, and brown v-cut flats

(Image credit: @_jessicaskye)

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Jennifer Camp Forbes
Jennifer Camp Forbes
Senior Shopping Editor

Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.