As the temperatures drop and we start hunkering down and spending cosy evenings indoors, the issue of what to wear when we do venture outside has become a top priority. It's too cold for the trench coats and leggings we wore throughout autumn, but it's also deceptively bright and fresh outside, so what to wear in winter has become a hot topic in the Who What Wear office, and we're pleased to say we've finally cracked the code.
Whether you're planning a well-earned staycation, gearing up for Christmas or simply getting ready for winter in the city, daily outfit deliberation is frankly an unnecessary stress that takes up your valuable time. But thanks to ARKET's latest collection of seasonal staples, your routine is about to get much easier.
We've been relying on ARKET basics for years. From light, easy jersey pieces to thick winter coats, the brand's timeless classics always end up on the best-seller list for good reason. Whether you opt for the perfect white T-shirt or a well-tailored blazer, you can't go wrong with ARKET's premium quality, eye for design and surprisingly good price tags.
Given all of ARKET's outstanding credentials, it's the first place we head to solve the cold-weather dressing dilemma, and it's easily one of the best places to find expensive-looking pieces that'll build an elevated capsule wardrobe. To help you pull together some outfit options, we've come up with an easy formula that always works. Take one winter coat, and add a knit, tailored separates, one pair of boots and accessories, and you've got a fashionable and functional winter look. All you have to do is mix and match the pieces below to assemble your dream outfit. Problem solved.
1. Start With a Winter Coat
There's a reason why ARKET puffer coats are a Who What Wear favourite.
No matter which trends come and go, a belted wrap coat is always a timeless staple.
The perfect duvet coat for the days when getting out of bed is a struggle.
Obsessed with shearling coats? Us, too.
2. Add a Cosy Knit
There's nothing more satisfying than curling up in a cosy, oversized jumper on a grey day.
A smart knit polished enough to wear to the office.
A dressy cardigan-meets-shacket that will look just as good with heels for the evening as it does with flats in the day.
If there's one jumper you can guarantee will be in everyone's wardrobes this year, it's a chunky cable-knit.
3. Pair With Relaxed Tailoring
The accompanying trousers to the It blazer with a cult following.
These are soft leather trousers with a comfortable stretch, so you needn't worry about a stiff, unyielding fit.
Did we mention that the best blazer on the high street now comes in an oversized fit, too?
Wear over a fine-knit jumper with a miniskirt or straight-leg trousers to meet any smart-casual dress code.
4. Add a Pair of Boots
Loved by London's most stylish (and, in fact, influencers everywhere), the chunky Chelsea boot is the shoe of the year.
From the shearling lining to the adjustable zip-up front, winter boots don't get more comfortable than this.
Weekends call for a laid-back uniform, and nothing says "casual-cool" quite like suede Chelsea boots.
You're going to need an elegant boot for all of your evening plans, too.
5. Finish With Cold-Weather Accessories
Add a pop of colour to a neutral outfit with a bold blanket scarf.
Everyone is wearing balaclavas now, and if you aren't quite sold on the style, you can't deny its cosy factor.
Leather? Check. Shearling? Check. Mittens over gloves? Triple check. These manage to tick off three trends at once.
You'll never regret buying a soft merino beanie. It's the wardrobe staple you'll wear for years to come.
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