As the seasons change, so do the trends, and these top five winter wardrobe essentials will ensure you are the trendiest person on the block this season.
Photo via @shellemelle on Instagram
Although most of us are probably not going anywhere this winter because of the pandemic, there's still every reason to dress up in your best outfits. These five winter pieces are definitely a necessity for everyone's closet, and you can style them in so many different ways.
I will be showing you different places you can get these winter wardrobe essentials, so you can find the perfect pieces for you!
This post also features outfit inspiration photos from some of the trendiest fashion influencers, so you can see how to style these winter wardrobe essentials!
Winter Wardrobe Essentials
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Leather Button Up Jackets
Leather jackets will always be a winter staple, but this year oversized, button up leather jackets are overthrowing the classic, motorcycle leather jackets. This style of leather jacket is thinner, so you can always layer under the jacket.
You can pretty much wear any outfit with this leather jacket on top, and you will easily have an off-duty, street style look!
Shop Leather Button Up Jackets
Princess Polly Jocelyn Jacket
ASOS Collusion Faux Leather Shacket
Yesstyle Secolo Faux Leather Button-Up Jacket
Nasty Gal Where Faux Leather Longline Jacket
Adika Rider Oversized Faux Leather Blazer
This outfit worn by influencer, Emily Cocklin or @emilycocklin on Instagram, is perfect for an everyday outfit with a button up leather jacket! She keeps it extra casual with a matching sweatsuit, a pair of Jordans, and the classic Prada nylon bag. The sweatsuit is sold out in the cream color, but they are available in other colors, which would also look great with the leather jacket!
Shop The Look:
Sweatsuit:
In The Style Cream 'Homebody' Sweatsuit *sold out*
In The Style Sage 'Homeboy' Sweatsuit
Sneakers:
Air Jordan 1 Mid 'Smoke Grey'
Bag:
Prada Re-Edition 2005 Nylon Mini Bag
Princess Polly Peta & Jain Black
I am obsessed with this outfit from @lauraspilletts on Instagram! This is a dressier way to style these leather jackets, and it is a perfect dinner outfit. She keeps the outfit all black, with the leather jacket and leather pants, while adding a touch of white with her Balenciaga bag!
Shop The Look:
Pants:
Missguided Black Faux Leather Split Front Pants
Princess Polly Braden Pant Black
Bag:
Balenciaga Hourglass Small Top Handle Bag
Boots:
Princess Polly Billini Warden Boot Black
Nasty Gal Croc Heeled Boots
Puffer Jackets
Puffer jackets are another winter wardrobe essential that you always need in your closet. They are super cozy, warm, and cute. There are SO many stores that sell puffer jackets, so you will definitely find the perfect style and color for you.
Shop Puffer Jackets
Meshki Sadie Oversized Puffer Jacket
Princess Polly Polly Puffer Jacket
Charcoal Clothing Louisiana Puffer Jacket (Khaki)
Boohoo Pocket Detail Funnel Neck Puffer
Aritzia The Super Puff Shorty
I love this outfit from @shellemelle on Instagram. She has on her North Face puffer jacket with black, flared out pants, which keeps her outfit simple but trendy. Sadly, these North Face jackets are sold out and are resold for double to triple the price, but there's many stores that have similar styles!
Shop The Look:
Jacket:
North Face Brown Puffer Jacket *sold out*
Pants:
Amazon Black Yoga Pants
Adika Lion Cut-Out Flared Pants
Bag:
Princess Polly Peta & Jain Piper Bag Black Croc
Amazon Barabum Crocodile Handbag
Shoes:
This is such a cute daytime outfit from @nataliemariejust on Instagram. She has on a khaki puffer jacket from Charcoal Clothing, which looks so good with this all black outfit. I also love that she styled the bigger, puffy jacket with skinny leather pants to balance out the look.
Shop The Look:
Sunglasses:
Urban Outfitters Sausalito Rectangle Sunglasses
Princess Polly Creeper Sunglasses Black
Pants:
Express High Waisted Vegan Leather Skinny Angle Pant
Blanknyc Vegan Leather Pant in Boom Bap
Bag:
Princess Polly Peta & Jain Bag Black Nylon
Boots:
Circus by Sam Edelman Darielle Lug Sole Chelsea Boots
Sweater Vests
Sweater vests have become a growing trend in 2020, and it makes for a perfect piece in the winter time. You can layer a long sleeve shirt under the sweater vest with a pair of pants, and you're ready to go!
Shop Sweater Vests
Brandy Melville Agnes Trimming Sweater Vest
Amazon Sweater Vest Cable Knit
Amazon Vintage Sweater Knitted Vest
Princess Polly Ashton Sweater Vest White
Princess Polly Poppy Sweater Vest Multi
This is such a trendy outfit styled by @bethanmccoy on Instagram; I LOVE it! She has on a leather jacket over her sweater vest, which actually look amazing together. Her sweater vest from Shesins is actually sold out, but you can get a similar one from Princess Polly.
Shop The Look:
Jacket:
Zara Faux Leather Jacket
Asos Barney's Originals Leather Jacket
Pants:
Zara Flared High Rise Skinny Jeans
Motel Rocks 90's Wide Leg Dark Blue Corduroy Jeans
Bag:
Songmont Wonton Bag
Shoes:
Balenciaga Triple S Sneakers
@chloemonchamp has on an everyday outfit with this vest from itsmay.dk. The brown long sleeve under the vest brings warmth to the outfit, and is truly the perfect casual, winter outfit! I think having a white vest is essential because you can pair it with any color, and it will always look great.
Leather Pants
Leather pants are everything right now! They are definitely my most worn pair of pants at the moment, and it is so easy to style. Leather pants make every outfit look so much put together, while still looking casual.
Shop Leather Pants
Aritzia Wilfred Melina Pant
Aritzia Wilfred Rebel Pant
Princess Polly Macey Pants Black
Zara Faux Leather Straight Leg Pants
Na-kd Flared PU Pants Black
@isabelleyeet on Instagram is layered up in this winter outfit, and of course she is wearing the iconic North Face puffer jacket (which is sold out). I love that she kept the outfit simply brown and black, which is a very trendy color combo this season.
Shop The Look:
Jacket:
Brandy Melville Arden Crop Hoodie
Princess Polly Cleon Knit Top Brown
Top:
Brandy Melville Ashlyn Cowgirl Crop Top
Bag:
Lolita Jade Leopard Lover Messenger Bag
Madeline, or @maddiebrielle on Instagram, is wearing a very LA style winter outfit with a brown shirt from Zara and the famous Aritzia leather pants. A simple crop top is always a classic way to style leather pants for an everyday outfit.
Shop The Look:
Sunglasses:
Princess Polly Creeper Sunglasses Tortoiseshell
Nasty Gal Rectangle Tort Sunglasses
Top:
Zara Crop Top (Not available online)
Bag:
the color... Chocolate Brown
The color of this years winter season is definitely chocolate brown, or as some people call it, espresso brown. You will see this color everywhere on social media, and you probably noticed a lot of brown outfits in this post as well.
Shop The Look:
Top:
Brandy Melville Ashlyn Top
Adika Live Ripped Cropped Tank Top
Pants:
Brandy Melville Jada Corduroy Pants
Motel Rocks Dark Brown Corduroy 90's Wide Leg Jeans
Bag:
Brandy Melville Suede Purse
(@lauralabee)Here is an everyday outfit with a touch of chocolate brown, worn by @lauralabee on Instagram. This is another brown and black outfit, but you can truly never go wrong with this color combo. She has on a brown tank top and cardigan from Brandy Melville, and keeps the rest of her outfit all black. I love it!
Shop The Look:
Tank Top:
Brandy Melville Connor Tank
Amazon Brown Ribbed Tank Top
Cardigan:
Brandy Melville Shannon Cotton Sweater
Missguided Mocha Basic Cropped Knit Cardigan
Pants:
Aritzia Wilfred Melina Pant
Motel Rocks PU Matte Black Flare Trouser
Bag:
Chanel Classic Lambskin Handbag
This was all about the winter wardrobe essentials you need this year!
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