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Written by Sophie West | Temperatures are falling and things are getting downright chilly out there, but that does not mean it is time to put fashionable street styles on ice for the winter. On the contrary, the cold winter weather is just the excuse to flaunt some wickedly cool and wonderfully warm street styles. Here are some trends that are hot on the streets right now and some tips on how you can incorporate them into your daily wear.
1. Fur
Fur is not just warm to wear. It is also a hot fashion statement this winter. Whether the real thing or faux, incorporate this trend into your winter outerwear wardrobe by choosing jackets with a little fuzz. One great choice is a jacket with a snug and warm fur lining that spills over and offers just a hint of the trend around the cuffs and neck. Another variation to watch for are wool coats with luxuriously warm fur collars. Jacket sweaters with touches of fur are also hot this season, and you can find them in a variety of wonderful colours.
2. Full-length coats
While we are on the subject of coats, this season’s hottest outerwear silhouettes are full-length coats that fall to a point just above the ankles. With or without fur trim, these coats will make you look taller by streamlining your silhouette, and they will keep you warm from head to toe. If you decide to go with this look, pick a coat that fits you well and is not too long or too short. If you cannot find the perfect fit, it will be worth your time to get a long coat fitted to your proportions.
3. Blanket-style outerwear
Perhaps the idea of a long coat sounds all too formal to you. If that is the case, there is another, more casual trend that is sweeping the streets. Blanket-style outerwear is the casual winter wear star of this season, and these coats come in a variety of spunky prints and fun colours. Unlike other jackets and coats, these are less fitted with extra layers of warm fabric and are just the right thing to throw over a casual top and jeans.
4. Coordinated seperates
Logically, during the winter one should also layer. Lucky for us, that is also a trend this winter. You certainly will not have to freeze to enjoy this fashion forward style which is all about piling on coordinated separates. Pull a sweater over a collared top, add a cardigan, and then top it off with a coat. Go ahead, pile on that knitwear! Just make sure all your layers compliment the others or are in neutral colours. You might try pairing neutral white, grey, black, and brown layers with the jazzy pop of single coloured layer such as red.
5. The color red
Speaking of the colour red, blazing shades of crimson are also trending this season. The hue is especially attention grabbing when paired with other pieces of traditionally black, brown, and grey winter outerwear attire. Whether worn as a coat, cardigan, or simple accessory, bright reds matched with other neutral tones is cheery and beautiful during this typically dreary season. Plus, this style will certainly draw attention to you.
6. Coordinated accessories
We also cannot forget all the lovely winter accessories that you can only wear this time of year. Scarves, coats, and knit hats have been awaiting an opportunity all year to keep you warm. Pick a set of these three all in a single colour that will coordinate well with your winter coat. You might try pairing all black accessories with a bright red coat or understated grey accessories with a taupe or animal print. Pick out a bag that matches your scarf and gloves for even more outfit coordination.
7. High tops
Finally, high-top sneakers are back. If you missed this trend before, now is a great time to try it out. Thanks to the higher sides of these sneakers, they not only keep your feet nice and toasty, but they can serve as impromptu winter boots when inclement weather comes unexpectedly. They are also extremely comfortable to wear compared to traditional, heeled leather boots, and they come in a variety of fun colours including that lovely bright red we mentioned earlier.
This year’s winter street styles are trendy, warm, and quite comfortable. Pick the ones you like best and mix them together to turn heads and stay toasty this winter.