If Your New Year's Resolution Is to Dress More Fashionably, 10 Chic Winter Outfits to Wear Starting January 1

By Swedan MargenDecember 25, 2025

My New Year’s resolution is simple: In 2026, I will dress rich, elegant, and, above all, chic. I’m manifesting 365 days of effortlessly cool outfits, unforgettable coats, coveted kitten heels, and spectacular silhouettes. And to prove I’m not messing around, I’ve already begun preparations. For the past few weeks, I’ve scoured IG for chic winter outfits, consulted my fellow Who What Wear editors on the 2026 fashion must-haves, and observed the latest trends of the NYC style set. Spoiler: High V-neck sweaters, short faux-fur jackets, and elegant leather gloves will soon be gracing your feed, if they haven't already.

So, if your New Year’s resolution looks anything like mine, pay close attention. From London to Oslo, below are 10 chic winter outfits to wear in 2026. You'll find plenty of faux-fur trimmings, oversize totes (ahem, the Coach Soft Empire Carryall Bag 40), '90s-inspired straight-leg jeans, cool knee-high boots, and elegant winter coats. Let's make 2026 the most fashionable year yet.

1.

Rikke Krefting wears a black leather jacket, black trousers, a fur scarf, and a brown leather bag.

Get the Look: Oversize black leather jacket + wide-leg trousers + faux-fur scarf + flats + leather handbag

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LAMARQUE

Muse Faux Fur Scarf

Trust me, a faux-fur scarf is the key to looking wealthy.

ZARA

Faux Leather Jacket With Tabs

Zara has mastered the affordable faux-leather jacket.

Banana Republic

High-Rise Wide-Leg Drapey Ponte Pull-On Pant

While Banana Republic has perfect the wide-leg trouser.

Coach

Soft Empire Carryall Bag 40

The Coach bag of my dreams.

Madewell

The Mylie Ballet Flat

I loved the Mylie Ballet flat in brown suede, so why wouldn't I love it in a classic black?

2.

Influencer Ingrid Fagerli Edvinsen wears balloon pants, a brushed mock-neck sweater, long leather gloves, and heels.

Get the Look: Black balloon pants + short-sleeve sweater + long leather gloves + woven tote + sunglasses

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Free People

Belle Brushed Cashmere Tee

My latest hyper-fixation: brushed cashmere sweaters.

ZARA

Zw Collection Bloomers With Sash

Balloon pants look best with a simple top.

Aritzia

Leather Long Gloves

My favorite winter purchase to date.

Don't sleep on the COS bag collection.

3.

Influencer Aimee Song wears suede pants, a white turtleneck, a beige blazer, pointed-toe heels, an Alo bag, and a leather belt.

Get the Look: Fitted white turtleneck + suede trousers + tonal blazer + pointed-toe heels + ALO duffel + statement belt + sunglasses

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MANGO

Straight Suit Jacket With Lapel Pockets

Madewell

Ribbed Turtleneck Long-Sleeve Tee

A simple white turtleneck is the foundation of a chic winter outfit.

Alkemie

Spirit Animal Belt

ZARA

Faux Suede Wide Leg Pants

The way this hem elegantly pools around the ankle leaves me breathless.

Look at the heel. Perfection.

4.

Influencer Anouk Yve wears black jeans, kitten heels, a silk camisole, and a cropped fur jacket.

Get the Look: Lace-trim camisole + black jeans + short faux-fur jacket + kitten heels + leather handbag

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Faux-fur jackets are a fashion-person staple this winter.

Reformation

Teddy Silk Top

Freja New York

Mercer Shoulder Bag

Reformation

Cynthia High Waist Relaxed Jeans

You can't go wrong with a pair of black jeans.

5.

Influencer Ilirida Krasniqi wears blue jeans, a white tank, a long black blazer coat, and skinny scarf.

Get the Look: Basic white top + straight-leg jeans + long blazer coat + boots + skinny scarf + leather tote

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ZARA

Zw Collection Tailored Button Coat

A chic affordable winter coat.

Coach

Soft Empire Carryall Bag 40

Old Navy

Vintage Crew-Neck T-Shirt

Banana Republic

Mid-Rise 90s Loose Jean

These Nordstrom loafers are an editor favorite.

Trafalgar

The Windsor Merino Wool Solid Color Knit Neck Scarf

6.

Influencer Danielle Oreoluwa wears a stone colored ensemble with long shorts, a scarf sweater, and suede knee-high boots.

Get the Look: Ribbed sweater + a second sweater tied around the shoulders + silver bangles + pleated shorts + suede knee-high boots + suede handbag