6 Casual Winter Outfits That are Making Us Not Care About Cold Weather

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.

hidden thermal will be your best friend now the chill has set in, embrace cosy accessories such as the balaclava and don't be afraid to wear your at-home comfy clothes (hello, hoodie) out and about. And when it comes to coats, whether it's a maxi, an oversized shape you can bundle jumpers underneath or a weather-proof puffer, 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. 

1. Maxi Coat + Jeans + Trainers

Casual Winter Outfits: Anouk Yve wearing brown coat with jeans and trainers

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@anoukyve

Style Notes: The maxi coat will serve you well (and keep you warm from head-to-toe), so make like Anouk and keep it classic with jeans and pair of cool kicks poking out at the bottom. 

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Everyone needs a pair of straight leg jeans in their denim repertoire. 

Because the Sambas are SO hard to get hold of now, these are a good alternative. 

2. Hoodie + Baggy Jeans + Heels 

Style Notes: Tanice is the master of making laidback pieces look chic. Need further proof? Just look at how good this grey hoodie looks with smarter jeans and pointed-toe heels. 

3. Oversized Coat + Knee-High Boots 

Style Notes: Winter calls for coats, so why not make them the centre of attention? Button up to keep out the chill, and look effortlessly chic at the same time. Add simple accessories and you'll look casual but still put together. 

Slouchy boots work so well with a longline coat. 

Reformation's bags have got a lot of attention this year, and for good reason. 

4. Leather Jacket + Mini Skirt + Chunky Boots 

Casual Winter Outfits: @_livemadeline wearing leather jacket with mini skirt and chunky boots

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@_livmadeline

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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The leather jacket makes the grey school girl skirt feel grown up. 

5. Cardigan + Shearling Coat

Casual Winter Outfits: @theindiaedit wearing shearling coat and balaclava

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@theindiaedit

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

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Yes, this jacket is sticking around for yet another year!

6. Puffer Jacket + Cosy Hat + Jeans 

Style Notes: When cold weather strikes, sometimes the only option is to bring out the big guns in the form of warm hats and even warmer puffer jackets. Luckily, they look as good as they feel!