Typically, when we cover "vacation outfits," you'll see many sun-drenched photos on the rocky beaches of Mallorca and the like. But today, I'm focusing on the cozy winter vacations that Europeans take. Instead of jetting off to Italy or the South of France, lately, chic Europeans have been visiting cities like Copenhagen, New York, and Paris, or opting for something a bit more rural such as the English countryside or the Scottish Highlands. Accordingly, their recent vacation outfits are basically the opposite of the bikini-clad ones we see throughout the summer.
As to be expected, these chic vacation outfits contained plenty of current trends, and I'm here to highlight the standout ones. From a certain coat trend that's perfect for Paris to the shoes that are just right in Wales, these cozy cold-weather trends are great ones to try whether you're traveling or staying local this winter. Scroll to familiarize yourself, and shop them for your own seasonal wardrobe.
The Trend: Worn-Leather Jackets
The Vacation Location: NYC
The It leather jacket style of the year is undoubtedly those with a worn look, as if you found it while rummaging through a vintage store. Since these jackets are usually oversize, they're perfect for layering.
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The Trend: Hoods
The Vacation Location: Copenhagen
High-fashion hoods are one of the season's coziest trends. This faux-fur iteration is quite elevated.
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The Trend: Fair Isle Sweaters
The Vacation Location: Paris
Fair Isle sweaters may be timeless, but they're also on-trend this winter, with Celine and Khaite, in particular, leading the charge.
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The Trend: Crew-Neck Cardigans
The Vacation Location: Loch Ness, Scotland
Preppy crew-neck cardigans are selling out left and right this season thanks to Miu Miu, which put them all over its F/W 23 runway. Lucy Williams expertly paired hers with a barn jacket and corduroy.
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The Trend: Collarless Layers
The Vacation Location: Paris
Given that elegant trends are reigning supreme this season, it's no surprise that sleek collarless coats are rising in popularity. It's the perfect style to wear on a fancy city vacation.
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The Trend: Riding Boots
The Vacation Location: The French Countryside
Riding boots are the ideal finishing touch to a chic European countryside look. They even make skinny jeans look fresh.
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The Trend: Simple Sparkles
The Vacation Location: Paris
This season, the sparkly pieces fashion people are going for are those that are simple as opposed to over-the-top. Think of a tank or one-sleeve top that happens to be embellished or a skirt that happens to be covered in sequins.
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The Trend: Chukka Boots
The Vacation Location: Wales
Chukka boots have had a resurgence this season thanks in large part to Gucci and its viral pair (shown here). It's a great choice for a rugged vacation location.
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The Trend: Sheer Tights
The Vacation Location: Umbria, Italy
Sheer tights have taken the world by storm. For the most forward (and cozy) look, pair them with a long coat.
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The Trend: Quilted Outerwear
The Vacation Location: Hauts-de-France
Elevated quilted outerwear (think Toteme) is as on-trend as ever, and it works as well for the city as it does the countryside.
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This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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