Suddenly, All the Chicest People I Know Are Wearing These Casual Yet Classy Outfit Formulas

Just because you’re wearing something casual and comfortable doesn’t mean your outfit can’t also look elevated and cool. We’ve found that the trick comes down to picking out the right accessories to add in, and learning to layer up.

A pair of boots will be your best friend now the chill has set in, embrace cosy accessories such as leather gloves and don't be afraid to wear your at-home comfy clothes (hello, cosy knits) out and about. And when it comes to coats, whether it's a maxi, an oversized shape you can bundle jumpers underneath or a cold weather-proof shearling coat, you'll love them all season for years to come, so they're worth the investment.

Here are the cosy—yet effortlessly stylish—outfits to copy for winter.

7 Casual Winter Outfits To Wear on Repeat for 2024:

1. Maxi Coat + Tailored Trousers + Ballet Flats

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Style Notes: The maxi coat will serve you well (and keep you warm from head-to-toe), so make like Dina and keep it smart with tailored trousers and pair of sleek ballet flats poking out at the bottom.

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2. Blazer + Turtleneck + Trousers

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Style Notes: When extra cold weather strikes, but you still want to wear your favourite blazer, try layering it over a roll neck knit to keep you warm and cosy.

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3. Leather Jacket + Pleated Skirt + Trainers

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Style Notes: Winter calls for leather, so why not make it the centre of attention? Zip up to keep out the chill, and look effortlessly chic at the same time. Add a simple pleated skirt and trainers and you'll look casual but still put together.

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4. Knit Dress + Shearling Coat

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Style Notes: It's not often fashion meets function, so we're all for embracing layering like Jessica by pairing a cosy knit dresses with that Toteme jacket.

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5. Button-Up Shirt + Long Coat + Jeans

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Style Notes: A button-up white shirt will serve you well no matter the season. For winter, simply add your favourite long coats, straight-leg jeans and finish off the look with either kitten boots or slingbacks and socks.

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6. Wool Coat + Knit + Baggy Jeans

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Style Notes: Anouk is the master of making laidback pieces look chic. Need further proof? Just look at how good these slouchy jeans look with a classic knit and smarter wool coat.

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7. Leather Bomber + Mini Skirt + Chunky Boots 

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Style Notes: Imagine this look, but with added thermals and tights. Now, you have the perfect winter look for a night out or brunch plans.

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Harriet Davey is a freelance fashion editor who has been part of Who What Wear's extended team since 2017. She previously worked in print at Look magazine and has since worked across print, digital and social for many other titles, including British Vogue, Stylist, Grazia, Refinery29 and Marie Claire. Also a stylist, Harriet has had the pleasure of producing cover shoots and editorials along with commercial shoots for brands including Boux Avenue, Watches of Switzerland, Benefit Cosmetics and Revolution. To add to this, Harriet also works in live TV styling for ITV’s This Morning.Back to Who What Wear. With hundreds of published stories on site, Harriet knows what the WWW reader wants. Keeping up to date with the latest It buys and runway trends, she can guarantee to keep you one step ahead of the most stylish people.When not writing or styling, Harriet loves to go shopping (yes, more fashion). If she’s not in a local Hackney bar or restaurant, you can find her forever searching for her next holiday destination.