As the leaves drop and colder weather settles in, our first task is to upgrade our wardrobes for the new season. This winter, timelessness is taking center stage. From pops of dark cherry red to textured fabrics like sequins or suede, chic minimalism remains the common denominator. While Pinterest and your social media feeds may press you to indulge in a shopping spree, there are easy ways to consciously and more affordably build upon your existing wardrobe by carefully selecting a few new pieces to integrate. With the rise of vintage and secondhand fashion, many are turning to platforms like Depop, eBay, and Poshmark, as well as high-end resale marketplaces like Vestiaire Collective or TheRealReal. Continue reading to uncover how to style these trends to effortlessly elevate your winter wardrobe.
Dark Cherry Red Accessories
Winter’s color of the season, dark cherry red, offers a sophisticated and festive edge to holiday fashion styling. Goodbye bright red! Hello to a more chic, seductive red wine and burgundy blend! Creating an outfit featuring this color hue is as simple as adding accents through accessories, enhancing neutral-toned wardrobe staples for any occasion. While I love a monochrome black outfit at night, incorporating a little color into your typical night-out outfit can make all the difference in polishing off your look. My favorite way to take this color trend from day to night is through my nail polish color.
Textured Fabrics: Sequins, Suede
Carrie Bradshaw’s iconic sequin Fendi baguette outfits in Sex and The City proved that night or day, any outfit could benefit from sequins. From purses to skirts and tops, sequins are coming in hot this winter, carrying over from its strong influence on summer fashion. Sequins add the perfect festive touch to your holiday outfits this season, especially for New Year’s Eve.
Beyond fun textures like sequins, suede has begun to take over, from suede boots and slouchy hobo purses to suede mini or maxi skirts and jackets. Suede’s versatility offers the opportunity to create a boho-inspired or city-chic outfit while embodying our theme of timeless elegance. With cold weather approaching, embracing this trend has never been easier. Opt for a brown suede jacket to complement any neutral-toned outfit, and don’t forget your pop of cherry red.
Minimalistic Chic
Sometimes, less is more. Let’s be honest: aren’t we all burnt out from all the microtrends that come and go all too fast? Minimalism has taken over for the past few seasons, emphasizing neutral basics and sophisticated simplicity. It’s safe to say minimalism is staying year-round, which is great for our bank accounts. I, and much of the fashion world, are inspired by the revival of 90s minimalism, which draws upon Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, and Tom Ford Gucci-era 90s runway looks that feature streamlined silhouettes and purposeful simplicity. The minimalist movement offers versatility and functionality. With quality at its core, the minimalistic-chic revival encourages us to invest in wardrobe staples that transcend trends and time.
Fashion offers us a chance to reimagine our style this winter,- even if winter in New Orleans means 60 degrees. From bursts of color manifesting in creative forms to the drama of sequins and the rustic warmth of suede, remember when you’re shopping that minimalist chic–an ode to the 90s–reminds us of the allure of quality over quantity and elevated basics.
