How to Wear Bright Colors in the Winter

When the temperatures start to drop and layering becomes key, it's easy to find yourself drowning in a sea of black day after day out of sheer convenience. One surefire way to spice up your winter wardrobe this winter is by adding bold pops of color. Whether you simply switch up your scarf or add an element of excitement by way of statement boots, there are countless ways to brighten up your wardrobe this winter.

See how we've incorporated bold color into our winter wardrobe and shop each look below!

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1. Leave it to your boots
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Colorful boots can make any outfit pop.

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2. Opt for a colorful coat
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Choose a bright top coat and wear basics underneath it all season long.

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3. Layer a hoodie
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Layering a bright hoodie under just about anything will give your look a colorful element that really shows.

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4. Invest in a bright bag
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A statement bag always does the trick.

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5. Swap your scarf
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Trade in your basic black and gray scarves for something that will stand out.

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6. Go for a statement sweater
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When shopping for sweaters this season, think about what will stand out among all your neutral pieces.

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7. Let your fur do the talking
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Cozy up in a colorful fur (or faux-fur) coat and you'll be turning heads everywhere you go.

Editor-at-Large

Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here at Who What Wear, and she is currently Editor-at-Large. It was a less expected route, seeing as she was graduating from business school at USC when this all began, but it has turned out to be the best one for her. Fast-forward to 2024, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was an intern starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to classic pieces and neutral basics but will always make an exception for something colorful, printed, or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a good party is dressing up for one. On weekdays, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious for dinner and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.