9 Chic Yet Cosy Outfits That Will Inspire Your 2024 Aesthetic
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@emswellsStyle Notes: If there's any trend guaranteed to stand the test of time, it's pared-back minimalism. Quality staples never date, and as this look proves, investing in a good coat, pair of jeans and ankle boots you can wear with anything is a smart idea. You can mix and match the pieces and wear them all for years to come.
You can't beat the quality and fit of Citizens of Humanity jeans.
Quite possibly the best-looking ankle boots of recent times.
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@carmelharrison_Style Notes: If you've been waiting all summer to wear shearling again, you've come to the right place. Teddy coats and fleeces are about to come into their own, and adding easy leggings and a pair of trainers gives your weekend comfies a little more polish.
On the days you don't feel like wearing jeans, try leggings for a smoother, more flexible fit.
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@caitlinmiyakoStyle Notes: The French are masters at putting together simple pieces in a way that makes them feel effortlessly chic, and this go-to off-duty look is a case in point. Whilst the rest of us decide on whether to wear straight, wide-leg or barrel jeans, Parisians stay true to the classics and team their slim skinnies with ballet pumps or loafers.
Classic, easy and with a great thick crew neck rib for an extra cosy feel.
Black denim always manages to feel a bit dressier than blue and these jeans are available up to a size UK 30!
A ballet pump may be a little risky in this chill so I've slotted in the ol-trusted chelsea boot for a little more coverage while still keeping it classic.
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@styleidealistStyle Notes: Those familiar with TikTok's 2x2 outfit formula will know just how easy it can make getting ready in the morning. Take Karina's "business casual" look (above); all it requires is two dressy pieces (a blazer and a long skirt) paired with two casual pieces (a white tee and sandals), and you've got a chic outfit that can rise to any occasion. Desk-to-dinner dressing at it's finest.
A good white tee is a wardrobe staple and this warmer option is key for these colder months.
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@emilisindlevStyle Notes: I'm going to stop you right here before you rule out balletcore. The name makes it sounds far more literal than it need be, and really, the basic pieces that make up the look might already be in your wardrobe. Cardigans? Check. Slip skirts and dresses? Check. Ballet pumps? More than likely, check. Bonus points if you manage to incorporate pink.
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@anoukyveStyle Notes: The best part of winter dressing is the cosiness, and fluffy knits, smooth suede and glossy leather make up a lot of what we're going to want to wear over the next few months. Keep warm in tactile fabrics that can be dressed up or down for work or play, and expect to see a lot more knee-high boots—they might just be overtaking the ankle boot as the shoe trend of season.
Arket's jumper offering is so good right now. I mean, are you surprised?
There isn't an outfit out there that this skirt wouldn't improve AND it's in the sale!
Slinky, chic and not too high. Ideal for day-into-night.
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@chiarasatelierStyle Notes: Whatever you decide to call it, you can't beat the quiet-luxury look for minimal effort, maximum impact. Maxi coats and trenches are the perfect way to style the look for 2024, but for those wanting to get ahead of the crowd, a cape is the key piece I have a feeling we're going to see a lot more of this year. It's opulent and dramatic yet refined—everything we want from the quiet luxury aesthetic—but it's also perfect for those cool but sunny days when a heavy jacket is too much.
These come in 3 shades and are a classic and easy way to dress up any look.
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@monikhStyle Notes: There's just no escaping the Y2K trend, so rather than avoid it, we've decided to rework it. If you wore cargo trousers the first time around, you probably think of the crop tops and platforms you wore then too, but Monikh Dale's clever trench-and-trainers styling (above) proves just how easy it is to get the look right. Since the bandeau top also made a comeback in 2023, I guess it's only a matter of time until we can expect the halterneck and bolero cardigan to show up, too.
A classic trench and I especially love the wider lapels.
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@nlmarilynStyle Notes: Marilyn's interpretation of varsity prep (above) is another grown-up take on a popular trend. Take school-uniform basics (knits, skirts, socks, loafers and maybe a blazer or two) and give them a dose of luxury by toning down the colour palette and adding premium accessories. It might not be exactly what you'd wear to school, but this look is top of the class.
This jumper and the short v-neck takes me back to my school days, for sure. I love the dropped shoulder seams which gives an extra slouchy look.
