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6 Easy Outfit Formulas You Can Rely On During A Cold Snap

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Winter really is the best time of year for those who love to compile a good outfit. Flighty summer dresses and easy T-shirts are all well and good, but they simply don’t have the depth of texture and the creative potential that comes from layering up knits, coats, jackets and boots. Plus, you also can’t beat a beautiful outerwear piece when it comes to dressing up wardrobe basics – and luckily, we are truly spoilt for choice this season in the coat department.

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So what are team Vogue wearing as the mercury drops? The secret lies in re-working old favourites to feel fresh – on-trend outfits don’t always have to rely on newness, after all. Take the humble legging, which can be given a high-fashion-meets-equestrian twist when styled with a knee-high flat boot, oversized leather jacket and layered knitwear. Or a tailored miniskirt, which will take on a Prada-inspired spin with smart shirt layered over a rib knit top.

Those who prefer something a little more classic, meanwhile, should play with tonal shades of brown and navy. A knitted navy hoodie will be kicked into 2024 when paired with a colour-match trench coat, brown cords and polished loafers. Or, if you have a cosy kilt or blanket skirt, we recommend using it to balance out a roomy bomber jacket.

Scroll down to see and shop Vogue’s winter outfit formulas for easy, cold-weather polish.

Shirt + ribbed top + miniskirt + riding boots

Bring this summer’s preppy vibe into the winter months with some clever layering and this season’s beloved equestrian boot – Dune’s Tucci pair is currently on our wish list.

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With Nothing Underneath

The Boyfriend Shirt

Courrèges

Reedition Ribbed-Knit Top

H&M

Miniskirt

Dune

Tucci

Arket

Ribbed Wool-Blend Socks

Free People

Molly Tweed Coat

Hoodie + bomber jacket + checked shirt + jeans

The classic Burberry check is looking pretty appealing right now, especially when layered under a bomber jacket and paired with slouchy jeans. Finish the look off with Puma Speedcats and a roomy tote bag.

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Burberry

Embroidered Checked Cotton-Twill Shirt

Sacai

Nylon Bomber Jacket

Lounge

Boxy Hoodie

Uniqlo

Wide Straight-Leg Jeans

Puma

Speedcat Trainers

Prada

Buckle Small Leather Handbag With Belt

Barn jacket + mesh top + cardigan + jeans

For those who love a little print and pattern, look to a colourful Fair Isle knit, which will create interest when styled over a photographic print top and embroidered jeans.

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Brora

Fair Isle Wool Cardigan, Topaz

Arket

Waxed Cotton Jacket

& Daughter

Hand Knit Geelong Hood

JW Anderson

Printed Sheer Tulle Top

Molly Goddard

Cora Jeans

Mango

Studded Leather Shoes

Oversized leather jacket + polo leggings + knee-high boots

Everyone seems to be wearing leather jackets this year, and Cos’s funnel-neck style will inject polish into a pair of black leggings. Meanwhile, a striped roll-neck will give your autumn polo a little more longevity on sub-zero days.

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COS

The Leather Jacket

& Daughter

Edith Polo Shirt

Arket

Soft Merino Wool Roll-Neck

Arket

Silver-Plated Hoop Earrings

The Frankie Shop

Reya Ribbed Stretch-Jersey Flared Leggings

Vintage

Regent Black Long Leather Horse Riding Boots

Bomber jacket + layered top + blanket skirt

A sturdy biker boots is the perfect way to transition your summer skirts into winter, and Arket’s black pair make for a tempting addition to Cos’s fringed blanket skirt. Complete the pairing with Weekday’s roomy, khaki-coloured bomber.

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Weekday

Loose Hooded Bomber Jacket

Marni

Layered Crew-Neck With Contrast Stripes

Reformation

Royal Regenerative Wool Head Scarf

Everlane

The Crew Cardigan In Alpaca

COS

Fringed Wool Midi Wrap Skirt

Arket

Leather Biker Boots

Knitted hoodie + cord trousers + navy trench

When it comes to minimalist dressing in winter, you can’t go wrong with tonal layers, and this season navy feels suitably fresh. Filippa K’s navy knit bring an elevated spin on the traditional hoodie silhouette, and will layer nicely under Studio Nicholson’s navy trench. Finish with a pair of brown cords for that “dark academia” vibe.

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Filippa K

93 Swedish Wool Hoodie

Studio Nicholson

Holin Coated-Cotton Coat

Arket

Wide Corduroy Trousers

G.H. Bass

Penny Loafers

KHAITE

Simona Shoulder Bag

COS

Chunky Pure Cashmere Open-Side Vest