In case you've been wondering what Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi would wear for a perfect fall day in NYC, we now know. The It couple was just spotted in the city, with Elordi in a hoodie and Jenner in a men's field jacket from The Row and a draped leopard-print scarf (a combination I, for one, will be copying). The rest of Jenner's outfit also included a noteworthy combination that I wanted to put on your radar.

You can't talk about winter 2026 (and 2027) denim trends without naming flared and bootcut jeans at the top of the list. Jenner chose a vintage-inspired blue denim pair for the couple's outing, and if you want to look as cool as she does in flared jeans, skip the trendy flats and heels and go with an anti-trend pair of flat boots like Jenner's. Hers were a simple leather pair with a low stacked heel (as flat boots often have). They're no-frills—just simple and cool, which is exactly how you could describe Jenner's style. Keep scrolling to shop the look and similar boots to wear with your flared jeans.

Kendall Jenner's and Jacob Elordi's Fall Outfits

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No matter where you live in the U.S. or Europe, or what the weather is like, November means it's time to dress for winter. That's the message the style set is sending, with Hailey Bieber leading the charge. Despite an extended heat wave in Los Angeles, the fashion icon is embracing cold-weather dressing, wearing everything from a zip-up fleece and a long coat to tights.

Bieber has long been a fan of sheer tights, wearing them like clockwork every winter. This year, though, she's making a case for patterned tights—specifically, a pair from Calzedonia that's embellished with glitter stripes. Less than two weeks ago, she posted a photo on Instagram wearing them with an off-the-shoulder black top. Within hours, they had sold out. Given Bieber's influence in the fashion world, the quick sellout comes as no surprise.

On Hailey Bieber: Anemos top; Calzedonia Rainy Glitter Tights ($42)

For those who missed out, the good news is that the brand has restocked them. The timing is perfect, with the holiday season just around the corner. This under-$50 winter accessory can elevate everything from a blazer dress to a miniskirt.

Whether you've been refreshing the page waiting for a restock or are just discovering them now, keep scrolling to shop the tights. They're destined to be an essential in every fashion person's holiday wardrobe, so if you're eyeing them, don't wait to buy. There's a high chance they'll sell out again.

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My grandmother recently moved out of her home of over fifty years, and though it was bittersweet, the memories we shared while cleaning and organizing are ones I will keep with me forever. We looked through old family photos, she shared stories I'd never heard before, and I discovered jewelry in her collection that I instantly fell in love with. Each piece felt like a time capsule containing its own unique memory. Now, I can't shop for new pieces without thinking about passing them down to my future grandchildren.

When I first saw Chanel's Camélia Collection, I immediately knew they were future heirlooms. Inspired by one of the luxury house's more emblematic motifs—the camellia bud worn by Gabrielle Chanel as early as 1913—the collection's materials, designs, and history make it timeless enough to pass down to the next generation. As we enter gifting season, consider investing in jewelry not just for yourself, but for your future grandchildren too.

The Camélia Collection

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For more future heirloom investments, shop my favorite pieces from Chanel's Coco Crush and Première collections.

The sales just keep coming, everyone. Shopbop is up now with a designer sale ahead of Black Friday. From November 10 through November 12, take up to 50% off coveted designer items. Plus, get an extra 10% off all markdowns with the code EXTRA10.

I scrolled through the discounted offerings to curate an edit of the stunning selects I know you'll adore from brands such as Staud, ALC, and Rag & Bone. Keep scrolling to shop breathtaking knits, gorgeous coats, cool boots, and so much more from Shopbop's Cyber Month sale.

Every winter, I tell myself I'll stick to the boots I already own, and every winter, the runways talk me out of it. This season, though, the shift feels different. The shoes that stood out on the fall/winter 2026 runways weren't the sky-high stilettos or statement pairs. They were shoes made for real life in the cold—just with a lot more charm, especially because of how playfully styled they were.

Think rubber wellies polished enough for the city, lace-up leather flats borrowed from the dance studio, and wedges that have fully left the beach behind. The good news for your closet is that most of these work with what you already wear. Keep scrolling for the six winter 2026 shoe trends to know and the pairs I'm shopping now.

Wellingtons

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A gray Saturday, a long walk to the farmers market, and coffee in a paper cup—wellies are made for those days, and on the TWP runway, they looked far more city than countryside. These are shoes that will have you actually start looking forward to the forecast.

Jazz Shoes

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After seeing these in the runway looks designed by Michael Rider, every cool person was wearing them during fashion week. Celine's lace-up flats started it, and I've been wearing my pair on repeat ever since. They're just as comfortable as ballet flats but feel a little more grown-up, especially with cropped trousers and white socks.

Elegant Loafers

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Loafers don't have to be big and bulky. This season's styles trade the chunky lug sole for something softer and prettier, and Chanel's F/W 26 runway made a strong case for a dainty, ballet-like take. Try them with a pleated skirt and tights or slouchy jeans for the easiest polished outfit of the season.

Modern Pumps

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Modern pumps are lower and much easier to walk in than the stilettos of years past, and Tory Burch's F/W 26 lineup proved that a simple mid-height heel can still feel exciting. The brand really does this shoe trend best.

Winter Wedges

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Holiday-party season calls for a velvet dress and shoes you can stand in until midnight. Yes, wedges are back, and not in a beach-vacation way. Sportmax sent a version down the runway with serious '80s attitude, and now, they're the comfortable heels I didn't know I needed for winter. I'll style mine with sheer tights.

Riding Boots

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A weekend upstate means riding boots will be in the suitcase. They were made for that kind of escape, and Miu Miu made a case for the classic. A slim, slightly undone polish follows them around, and that's why the fashion crowd has been enamored season after season.

If your rotation of trainers and tailored trousers is starting to feel a bit samey, and the chilly winter weather has made wiggling into skinnies and ballet flats a non-starter, there’s another combination front of mind this season: straight-leg jeans and pointed-toe shoes. After making a splash in the ‘00s but petering out in the 2010s, the combo has recently become the French-girl default thanks in part to its ability to balance polish with poise.

After watching it grow in popularity for a while, any lingering questions about whether or not the look would be adopted overseas were silenced yesterday when Jennifer Lawrence stepped out in arguably one of the most sophisticated jeans-and-a-nice-coat looks I’ve seen this year.

Whilst I couldn’t help but ogle her striking green Hermès Bolide bag, when I zoomed out, the true beauty was in her jeans-and-shoe combo. Her light-wash, loose jeans felt cooler thanks to her pointed-toe flats, which make legs look lengthened and the whole outfit feel more considered than it would with trainers. Her longline wool coat and pop-of-colour top would also look great with heels and tailored trousers, but the overall effect would feel far more formal and far less comfortable.

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Winter dressing is about to get a lot more interesting. As 2026 comes to a close, fashion people are leaning into outfit combinations that feel fresh without requiring an entirely new wardrobe. Think unexpected layering, interesting proportions, and a mix of classic staples with trend-forward pieces. The best looks aren't necessarily the most complicated, either. In fact, the chicest winter outfits come down to just a few well-chosen pieces styled together in a way that feels current.

While there's no shortage of winter trends to experiment with, certain outfit formulas are already standing out as ones we'll be seeing everywhere in the coming months. From relaxed tailoring paired with cozy knits to statement outerwear styled with everyday basics, these combinations strike the right balance between practical and fashion-forward. There are also plenty of opportunities to play with texture, color, and accessories, whether that means incorporating a little faux fur, experimenting with winter whites, or swapping your usual footwear for something less expected.

Ahead, discover the winter outfit formulas worth copying before the end of 2026. Each one offers a fresh approach to getting dressed for colder weather and styling ideas that are easy to re-create using pieces you may already own. Consider this your guide to the looks fashion people will be wearing on repeat this winter.

11 Best Winter Outfit Formulas

Get the look: Turtleneck sweater + Silk pants + Oversize bag + Sleek sunglasses + Flats

Get the look: Bambi-print jacket + Jeans + Pointed-toe boots

Get the look: Fringe jacket + Green jeans + Zebra shoes

Get the look: Baseball T-shirt + Leather skirt + Pointed-toe heels

Get the look: Fitted leather jacket + Jeans + Leather tote + Ballet flats

Get the look: Polished black jacket + Cropped trousers + Silk scarf + Loafers

Get the look: V-neck sweater + T-shirt + Jeans + Flats

Get the look: Long printed coat with faux-fur collar + T-shirt + Jeans + Pointed-toe heels

Get the look: Sweater + Silk skirt + Black heels + Long necklace

Get the look: Plaid button-down shirt + Black jeans + Flats + Oversize sunglasses

Get the look: Faux fur–trimmed coat + T-shirt + Jeans + Loafers

Fashion has a funny habit of convincing us that we need to constantly reinvent the wheel. Every season brings a new styling trick to try, an unexpected colour combination to test or a slightly left-field shoe pairing that apparently promises to make our existing capsule wardrobe feel entirely different. And while I’m always happy to experiment, there’s something to be said for the outfit formulas that simply work. Take the pencil skirt and pointed-toe heel. It’s a combination that has been around for decades, but as we head towards spring/summer 2027, it’s suddenly feeling particularly relevant again.

The pencil skirt is set to be one of next season’s biggest trends, with Prada making a particularly strong case for its return on the S/S 27 runway. The streamlined shape is a natural partner for a pointed shoe, too: together, they create one long, uninterrupted line that can make the legs look instantly more elongated.

It’s a particularly useful styling trick if, like me, you’re on the petite side and have always found the knee-length pencil skirt slightly tricky to wear. The key is keeping the proportions clean rather than adding anything that visually interrupts the line of the skirt. A pointed toe helps, as does a shorter jacket that finishes around the hip.

Which brings me to the outfit that reminded me of all this in the first place. Amanda Seyfried, who happens to be the same height as me at 5' 3", was recently spotted wearing a white pencil skirt with icy-blue satin pointed-toe heels, and the combination looked remarkably fresh despite being anything but new. She added a black-and-white checked, bouclé-style jacket, a bright red jumper and a cornflower-blue shirt, giving the traditionally polished skirt a more modern feel. Muiccia would be proud.

It’s actually a brilliant blueprint for how I think we’ll be wearing pencil skirts next season. The skirt provides the sleek, sophisticated base; the cropped jacket keeps the proportions current; and bright knitwear adds the kind of personality that stops the whole thing feeling too office-y.

Seyfried, of course, has always had a knack for making classic pieces feel effortless. And while this look is a world away from Karen Smith’s famously pink Mean Girls wardrobe, the takeaway is perhaps just as straightforward: sometimes the most fashionable outfit is simply the one that gets the proportions right. Pencil skirt. Pointed shoe. Done.

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While some people curse the end of daylight saving time, I actually love the coziness of dark winter nights. Granted, I'm biased because I live in Southern California, where I don't have to worry about shoveling snow or defrosting my windshield when it's pitch-black outside, but I still maintain that winter has plenty of bright spots. I just pretend that I'm Cecilia Blomdahl on Svalbard, and suddenly, I'm obsessed with winter.

This time of year, I love investing in pretty clothes and accessories that can cheer me up. Lately, three brands have been dominating my wish lists: Sézane, Dôen, and Hill House Home. I don't usually rely on these labels for basics like plain white tees. Instead, they're perfect for special buys that can really elevate an outfit. As a bonus, Hill House Home is currently offering 25% off sitewide, so I've been very tempted to stock up on holiday dresses, cute pajamas, and more. Scroll down to shop my favorite new arrivals from this trifecta of chic brands.

I spend a large portion of my professional life dissecting French fashion. There's a certain effortlessness to the way French women dress that's difficult to put into words, but after years as a Shopping Editor, I like to think I've cracked the formula. And after one look at Zara's new-in section, I knew I'd found a whole host of pieces that wouldn't look out of place in a chic Parisian wardrobe.

From pintuck-detail poplin shirts and straight-leg denim to V-neck wool jumpers, sleek leather bags and gathered loafers, Zara's latest collection is a masterclass in expensive-looking French style. The outerwear is particularly strong, too, with elegant wool coats and timeless jackets that could easily pass for designer.

Of course, you don't need to live in Paris—or have a designer budget—to master the look. Below, I've handpicked the chicest pieces from Zara's new-in section that capture that elusive French-girl aesthetic. Keep scrolling to shop my edit.

Zara French Winter Edit 2026

Let's be honest: when it comes to winter dressing, hosiery is often considered more of a practical necessity than a fashion statement. Often, socks and tights are merely the finishing touch we reach for when temperatures drop, and are usually chosen for their ability to keep us warm rather than their potential to elevate an outfit. But this season, tights are stepping firmly into the fashion spotlight, with designers, street-style stars and some of our favourite influencers making a compelling case for giving this often-overlooked accessory the full attention they deserve.

"Tights have long been seen as a boring basic necessity; they get a ladder, you throw them away. Nobody expected much from them, so nobody gave them much thought. But tights can completely transform an outfit," notes Linn Frisinger, CEO of luxury hosiery brand Swedish Stockings. "At Swedish Stockings, we wanted to change that and give tights the same attention as a great pair of shoes, jewellery or a beautiful bag."

From sheer styles that lend an extra-special finish to eveningwear to opaque colours that pack a punch, 2026's winter tights are proving that the smallest styling detail can make the biggest difference. "Tights are becoming statement pieces rather than something you hide under your clothes," adds Frisinger. "A simple black dress can feel completely different with bold red tights or a delicate pattern. For 2027, I expect this to go even further, with stronger colours and more playful designs that experiment with proportions, higher waistbands and tights that become part of the garment itself. People will increasingly build their outfits around their tights, rather than the other way around."

With a renewed interest in textured finishes (think Saint Laurent-coded lace) and less-than-subtle patterns (hello, Elisabetta Franchi), statement-making designs offer an easy way to bring a little personality to even the most simple of winter outfits. Whether paired with a tailored pencil skirt, worn beneath a mini dress or styled with nothing but a longline trench coat and knee-high boots, the possibilities are far more exciting than you might initially think.

Perhaps the best thing about the tights trends emerging this season is just how wearable they are. You don't need to overhaul your wardrobe or invest in an entirely new winter uniform to give them a go. Instead, switching your usual 70-denier opaques for a more interesting finish or experimenting with a different colour can instantly refresh pieces you already own. It's an effortless styling trick that feels both considered and fashion-forward, and editors and influencers alike are using it on repeat already.

So, if you're looking for a simple way to update your winter wardrobe, it might be time to start thinking about your tights a little differently. Ahead, we're rounding up the winter tights trends worth knowing about this season, alongside the chicest inspiration for wearing them. Consider this your guide to making tights one of the hardest-working (and most stylish) pieces in your cold-weather wardrobe.

1. Fifty Shades of Blue

Style Notes: Sorry, grey wool, there's something about a fresh blue palette that makes even the boldest pair of tights still make perfect sense. Even minimalists will agree that dusty pastels, rich denim indigo and deep navy pairs are surprisingly versatile in much the same way that you can wear blue jeans with anything. Wear with your usual 'fits by simply swapping black for blue, but if you really want to kick things up a gear, add a white shoe like Clem's statement heels (pictured above) to really help the colour pop.

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2. A Case for Lace

Style Notes: It just wouldn't be party season without a trend strong enough to spice up all your after-dark looks, and lace is exactly what we're talking about when we say "head-turning tights". Equal parts romantic, witchy and gothic, these sensual styles are best worn with mini hemlines or serious splits that show off the intricacy that makes lace tights so special. Wear with head-to-toe black to play up the vampish appeal, or employ Lena's clever styling trick and layer lace tights over a colourful pair for an individual look entirely your own.

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3. Enter the Jungle

Style Notes: So, we're all in total agreement: animal prints count as a neutral, right? While fashion commentators debate whether 2026 is the year of the deer, zebra, tiger or ubiquitous leopard print coat, tights trends are happy to settle on all of the above. If it's big, bold and fierce, it ticks every box, and if the best-selling success of Swedish Stocking Roxana tights tells us anything, it's that we're ready to wear big-cat brights with aplomb, so put together a relatively tonal outfit and let your legs do the talking. The Elisabetta Franchi S/S 27 show predicts a wild summer too, so consider this a trend with far more longevity than you might think.

4. Barely There

Style Notes: Don't panic, traditionalists; there is also plenty of room for classic hosiery too, and this season a '90s-esque 5 or 10 denier is about to be your best friend. With just the slightest hint of colour, these barely there tights are almost nude-illusion but have enough coverage to add interest and a (little) warmth, so when you'd be tempted to go bare-legged, but the weather has other plans, take tips from the runways and try a ladylike pair of tights for a polished feel that feels more considered than going without. Add a heel for bonus points; let the compliments come rolling in.

As the mornings darken and the weather slowly cools, our winter capsule wardrobes are coming together. With great denim secured and loafers freshly polished, I'm turning my attention to knitwear. But not just any knitwear. I'm focused on enduring pieces: well-made, timeless designs that truly earn their place in our forever wardrobes. It's no surprise that my first stop is COS' cashmere jumper selection. In particular, the best-selling Rounded Pure Cashmere Crew-Neck Jumper.

Take a look at most fashion editors' wardrobes, and you're sure to find at least one hero COS knit. Over the years, the high-street hero has set itself apart from its counterparts when it comes to refined knits, and each year we wait in anticipation for the new collections to launch. True to form, COS turns its attention to quality and design, often so well that it could convince onlookers you've invested heavily in a designer piece, when actually it's a smart buy from the high street. Whilst an array of new styles have launched for winter 2026, one best-selling design has been restocked, and I'm snapping it up immediately.

Through composition, colour and cut, COS is able to create the illusion of a designer buy at a fraction of the price. Whilst its cashmere wares are on the more expensive side, the cost per wear ensures these are smart wardrobe additions, especially when you consider the timelessness of this piece. It's a classic crew-neck design with a contemporary relaxed silhouette, ensuring it will earn its keep in your wardrobe whilst still feeling current. As ever, the cashmere itself is incredibly soft, and the heavy-weight construction makes it a seriously cosy addition to your wardrobe.

Now, it's back in a series of sleek shades, so scroll on to shop the COS Rounded Pure Cashmere Crew-Neck Jumper and more COS cashmere we really rate.

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Monica Ainley is a Who What Wear UK editor-in-residence and a Paris-based fashion and culture writer and broadcaster. She is the co-creator of the influential Fashion: No Filter podcast and the culture podcast Fanfare. Monica also authors Mon Review, a weekly dispatch on aesthetics, literature and contemporary rituals.

Apparently, you are either a hat person or you aren't. Sure, you might have been told you have a "hat face", but I find that somewhat subjective. To my mind, it’s more about whether you have a hat personality. I am a hat person. I love a hat, and have rarely regretted any. They are, as far as I can tell, the only good thing about bad weather. And funerals.

Now, as the wind and rain descend upon us (and there happens to be so many good hats on the market), I ask you: why wear a sad waterproof hood when you could wear a splendid hat and look like a timeless movie character? There is something about putting on a hat that instantly makes life feel more interesting. You are no longer simply a woman walking to the supermarket in the rain. You are a woman with a mysterious past, a complicated love life and possibly a train to catch. One need only look at all the references to fabulous hats in literature to understand their power.

F. Scott Fitzgerald opens The Great Gatsby with the immortal instruction, "Then wear the gold hat, if that will move her … till she cry 'Lover, gold-hatted, high-bouncing lover, I must have you!'"—a suggestion that a sufficiently fabulous hat might be all that’s required to inspire a great romantic passion, and this is a theory I am more than willing to put to the test.

Then there’s the green bowler hat in Evelyn Waugh’s Vile Bodies, an accessory so wonderfully absurd it seems to sum up the entire spirit of the "bright young things"; a reminder that hats have long been associated with people who are having significantly more fun than everyone else. And of course, The Cat in the Hat—arguably the most compelling literary hat experience of all. Would he have been remotely interesting without his hat? I think not. He would have just been a cat. ​

Still, once you are a card-carrying member of the hat lifestyle, you have to realise things can get out of control rather quickly. One minute, you’re indulging in a totally wearable Michael-Rider-for-Celine urban hat fantasy, and the next you’re out there looking like a raging mad duchess who has hit the damson gin too hard and lost her horse.

My brother and I are engaged in a years-long argument about the baker boy cap. You know the one: part train conductor, part Left Bank intellectual, part Karl-era Chanel girl on her way to lunch. A slightly puffed-up cap with a little beak, beloved by stylish women for decades and absolutely intolerable to my brother, who maintains that such headgear is categorically unacceptable. No exceptions. No appeals. I understand his point, because there is something inherently costume-y about the baker boy cap. You are, after all, choosing to dress like a person who might announce the departure of the 10:42 to Marseilles. So how much is too much hat? And which hats are appropriate for which occasion?

Here are my laws of millinery, according to, well, um, me. (And The Cat.) It’s almost like a confidence scale, in that the further you go, the less the hat is about keeping your head warm and/or dry, and the more it becomes a declaration of who you are, or at least who you intend to be that afternoon.

The Gateway Hat

Style Notes: This is where it all begins. A perfectly reasonable hat. A sensible hat, even. The sort of hat that nobody could possibly object to because, well, have you been outside today? Functional, yes, but also an enticing way of adding a little timeless elegance and personality to your winter look when it's genuinely freezing. Think Anna Karenina arriving at a snowy railway station, all fur and romance and impending emotional catastrophe. Or Julie Christie in Doctor Zhivago. These hats are for women for whom winter is not merely a meteorological inconvenience but an opportunity for a truly excellent silhouette. The great thing about this category, basically, is that you can pretend you are wearing the hat out of necessity, when in fact, you’ve been looking forward to breaking it out since August. This is also a good entry point for the hat-curious.

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2. The "I HAVE A PERSONALITY!" Hat

Style Notes: Now we’re getting somewhere. This is a hat that is not strictly necessary. Yes, it may provide some protection from the elements, but we all know that’s not really why you’re wearing it. You’re wearing it because you think it looks fabulous. And you are correct!! I would still wear this type of hat to any occasion with the right simple and elegant coat, be it Sunday lunch with my in-laws, a mums' gathering or a fashion show in the rain, as I have on numerous occasions.

The secret here is to let the hat do the talking. A beautifully cut coat, a pair of jeans, some good boots and then bam: hat! An outfit that might otherwise have been perfectly unremarkable suddenly has a point of view. Just don’t count on people not noticing it and asking about it. This is not a hat for disappearing into the background, so don't wear it if you’re trying to avoid someone.

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3. The Fashun Hat

Style Notes: Ah, we’ve arrived. This is where things can get controversial. This will freak out style-code-loving Parisians no end, but there is something very tasty about this look de temps en temps. It’s a hat that says, "Look at me. I am wearing this hat with enthusiasm, nay, vigour. I am the kind of person who would wear this hat, and now I am. I don’t care what you think of me because I think I look like The Main Character. I am indeed shielded from the elements by my hat, and from your mockery by my iron-clad self-confidence and comprehensive fashion understanding. Muahaha! Clear away, my good people!"

There is something quite liberating about this level of commitment. Once you have decided to wear a truly enormous hat in public and pulled it off, you have truly freed yourself from the tyranny of other people’s opinions without shrinking away—quite the opposite. Of course, there are practical considerations. You may not be able to sit in the back of a car. You may obscure the people behind you. You may find yourself unexpectedly airborne in a strong gust. But these are sacrifices that I am willing to make.

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So, how much hat is too much hat? The answer: exactly as much as you can carry off. Not physically, though that is a factor, but psychologically. A hat demands commitment. You can’t go in half-heartedly or pretend you accidentally put on a giant wide-brim or a baker boy. You have to own it, which is precisely what makes hats so divisive. They announce that the wearer is having a lot of fun getting dressed and is prepared to be noticed doing it. And isn’t this precisely what fashion should be about?

It would seem that I have come down with a case of S.A.D—that is, seasonally affected dressing. After a colourful summer and optimistic autumn, my affinity for bold and beautiful outfits started to drop as soon as the temperature did. Gone were the printed dresses, jewel-toned satin shoes, fun handbags and bright sunnies, and in their place, I found cream cable knits and grey tailoring. And no, there is nothing inherently wrong with a classic palette for autumn/winter, but as I don't dress like this any other time of the year, what is it about dressing for winter that makes my wardrobe feel so uninspired?

Of course, practicality has to come into play when dressing for cold weather, and it just so happens that my big winter coats are either black wool or neutral faux furs, but there's nothing to say that what I wear underneath can't be the kind of mood-lifting colours and prints that winter so desperately needs.

With this in mind, I set about scouring the autumn/winter 2026 runways for some colourful inspiration and screenshotted the looks that stood out. Out of hundreds of shows and dozens of saves, a few unexpected combinations cropped up enough times for me to sit up and take notice (and some were just such strokes of pure genius that I had to share them with someone). So, if you too have been feeling a little blue this winter (pun very much intended), keep scrolling to see six colour combinations that are guaranteed to lift your mood. From bold brights to wearable pastels teamed with neutrals, there's something in the mix for every style.

6 Colour Combinations to Know for Winter 2026

1. Mint and Grey

Style Notes: Let's start with something light and fresh to ease you in, and if you thought pastels were solely for spring, think again. Cool mint green brings an ethereal softness to corporate grey, and together the two shades strike the perfect balance between playful and polished, offering a modern alternative to the more predictable white-shirt-and-grey-trousers combination. Thanks to Dior A/W 26, we're rethinking mint-green knitwear styled with tailored grey trousers, soft sage accessories against charcoal outerwear or head-to-toe tonal dressing with subtle pops of cool green. The result? A sophisticated, quietly directional colour pairing that feels just as relevant for everyday dressing as it does for a more elevated wardrobe. Thank you, Jonathan Anderson.

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2. Raspberry and Bubblegum

Style Notes: Remember when layering camel was considered the height of refined taste? Pink-on-pink dressing just had a sophisticated update for 2026, with darker raspberry pink and light, bubblegum pink emerging as a particularly chic colour combination. Rather than leaning into sugary, head-to-toe pastels, this pairing is all about playing with punchy contrast: imagine the softer, sweeter tones kicked up a notch alongside punchy fuchsia, and delicate baby-pink knits styled with deeper rose tailoring, or a pale pink skirt grounded by a bold magenta top. Thanks to Givenchy, Valentino and Prada, the play between the two shades can create a look that feels both bold and polished, giving one of fashion’s most enduring colours a fresh new perspective. Barbie? We don't know her; this pink isn't about playtime.

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3. Chocolate and Ink

Style Notes: It might not be as bright as the other pairings on the list, but navy blue with dark brown is definitely one of the more sophisticated colour combinations of 2026. Once considered an unlikely pairing, these two rich, understated shades work effortlessly together, creating a moody colour palette far more interesting than classic black. Like grey, deep navy blue can feel serious and straight-laced, but add luxurious chocolate brown into the mix and the extra warmth and depth gives "rich" energy (take a look at Gucci's fur-trimmed jacket and silk dress as the perfect example).

Wondering how to make the look for everyday? Try chocolate-brown leather or faux-fur jackets styled with indigo denim, dark brown accessories paired with tailored navy separates or a tonal look that combines both shades through different textures. Understated yet undeniably chic, this is the kind of colour combination that makes even the simplest outfit feel interesting.

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4. Butter and Peach

Style Notes: Two colours that you might never have considered wearing together, let alone for winter, peach with butter yellow is such a pretty colour combination that it deserves a spot on the list for the joy it brings alone. Soft, sunny and uplifting, layering these two hues feels like a new approach to pastel styling that feels far more sophisticated than you might expect.

The warmth of peach perfectly complements the creamy, muted quality of buttermilk yellow, creating a pairing that feels harmonious without being overly sweet. Take inspiration from Matthieu Blazy's peachy tweed tailoring styled with a sheer, pale yellow shirt: an effortlessly elegant take on colour-blocking that feels less severe than black and white. It's a subtle yet joyful combination that doesn't have to stay in the brighter months, as it brings a little warmth and personality to even the darkest winter days.

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5. Chilli and Espresso

Style Notes: Thought you'd seen the last of hot and spicy reds? Wearing them now with near-black dark browns tempers the bold hit of energy and feels surprisingly refined. If you were red curious but didn't know how to style it before, this option feels more interesting than the classic red and black, but still offers all of the impact (albeit with a a softer, more fashion-forward finish). Vibrant red knitwear paired with chocolate-brown suede, statement scarlet coats with dark brown leather accessories or pops of hot red against an otherwise tonal brown outfit are the easiest way to make this fun duo really stand out, and if you add a ladylike heel to the mix a lá Tory Burch, you've got an elegant winter outfit that is sure to invite compliments.

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6. Pine and Gold

Style Notes: It just wouldn't be the run-up to Christmas without something a little festive, and gold and green are an undoubtedly opulent couple that nod to the season without feeling too gimmicky. There's something inherently elegant about deep forest and emerald tones alongside warm, golden accents, and if you've seen the news that head-to-toe gold looks were having a moment right now (thanks to Saint Laurent), adding a deep tone feels less overtly flashy and more quietly expensive, particularly when the shades are worked into considered silhouettes and sumptuous textures.

Whilst Givenchy focused on exaggerated drapery to mix the two, you could also try dark green tailoring finished with gold jewellery, or a statement coat thrown over a champagne dress. It's the perfect palette for partygoers who are averse to red sequins and novelty jumpers.

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If you asked me to pick my favorite Reformation collaboration over the years, it'd be next to impossible. Reformation has long been dialed into which brands and people would make epic collaborators, and its latest will be tough to top. For a first-of-its-kind collection, Reformation teamed up with French rugmaker Les Éditions de Tapis, which is the brand behind the rugs in Reformation's incredibly chic stores. Yes, Reformation has overtaken our closets, and now, it's coming for our homes. As you're about to see, that's a very good thing. After years of Ref customers asking where they could buy the rugs for themselves, dreams are about to come true.

The collection consists of nine limited-edition, made-to-order, hand-drawn rug designs—the result of a collaboration between Reformation CCO Lauren Caris Cohan and Les Éditions de Tapis founder Thomas Coccimiglio. They're then hand-knotted by artisans in India and Nepal using materials such as wool, linen, and silk. As if that weren't enough, the rugs were photographed alongside coordinating pieces from Reformation's stunning holiday collection. The subtle designs and versatile hues make any of these rugs an investment-worthy purchase that you won't tire of for years to come. If adding a statement piece to your home that's classically Parisian with a dose of whimsy is appealing to you, read on.

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Like clockwork, every time the leaves start to fall and the weather gets a little nippy, I bust out my favorite leopard-print pieces. It's like the fall wardrobe equivalent of a pumpkin spice latte—it's not the most cutting-edge choice, but it's a time-honored tradition at this point. This season, however, my go-to leopard jacket has a little competition from a different mammal in the animal kingdom.

Don't worry: no deer were harmed in the making of this trend. I've been spotting—get it?—deer prints a lot this fall, but Kylie Jenner's newest appearance really cemented the trend for me. Attending the LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles this weekend, she wore a chocolate brown Ashi Studio Bambi-print dress that immediately inspired me to shop the print. Scroll down to see my favorite deer-print pieces from Zara, Mango, and more, from coats and jackets to shoes and bags.

On Kylie Jenner: Ashi Studio dress; Jimmy Choo shoes

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