This winter season is all about wearing luxurious textures, bold colors, and timeless silhouettes. For your winter style guide 2016/2017, look no further. We cover all the key trends for this cold season.
Winter Trends 2016/2017
Fashion has been a way for women to express themselves historically. This is even more important in today’s world, with many options. Winter style is experimenting with new personas, traditional feminine figures, and archetypes. This season’s fashion will inspire new perspectives and attitudes, no matter if your flannel is from a simpler time or if you like to lounge in the finest furs.
- Trench coats too large – A big, comfy trench is the perfect choice for everyday street style. Popular neutrals like taupe, cream, beige, and heather gray are lighter.
- Cord – This is the scene with cord jackets, vests, and skirts in navy, camel, and mustard, as well as burgundy, burgundy, and coffee brown. The perfect alternative to your regular skinny jeans is black cord trousers.
- Shoulder cut-outs – The unexpected and playful nature of the cut-out trend is what we love. You can find a wide range of sweaters and dresses this winter with arm and shoulder cut-outs.
- Velvet – Velvet adds timeless elegance and style to any outfit. Velvet in midnight blue is our favorite.
- Military Chic – This modern take on the olive green and navy jackets is called Military Chic. It features fun details such as high collars, structured shoulders, patches, and zippers.
- 80’s Fashion: This style is about volume, bold patterns, bright colors, and off-the-shoulder ruffles. You can channel Hilary from Fresh Prince with pointed fuchsia pumps and suit jackets featuring exaggerated collars or lapels.
- Girlish Shapes: There are many options for ruffles, lace, and pleats. The trend is stunning in a long, pleated silk skirt or a sheer version of the button-up collared shirt.
- Appliques & Embroidery – The thick textiles of winter are perfect for carrying heavy details such as appliques or embroidery in romantic swirling florals and sequins.
Winter Style: Winter Fashion Accessories
You may feel tempted to wear whatever you can get through winter’s darkest days. These warm and practical accessories can help you update your look. Bright, vibrant accessories will add color to your face and make it stand out.
- A scarf that is Larger than Average – A large, soft scarf can double up as a shawl or cape. Cashmere blends are also versatile and can be worn up or down.
- Over-the-Knee Boots – These are one of the most popular streetwear trends. Pair a pair of slate grey or deep-terracotta boots with skinny jeans or leggings.
- Embellished Hair Tie – You may have given up your scrunchie years ago—the modern, sleek hair tie features velvet, floral, rhinestones, and feathers.
- Leather Accessories – These accessories, such as cuffs, chokers, and belts in industrial style, highlight the menswear trend and add a classic edge and sophistication to any day or evening fashion.
- Ankle Booties – High-heeled booties for the ankle with fringe, studs, and chains are glamorous and low-key cool.
- Stockings that reach the thighs are your new best friend in cold weather. These knit socks look great with leggings, tights, or jeans and are feminine and charming.
- Beanies – No longer are beanies only for the laid-back or punk style. These large knit hats come in many styles and colors to match any outfit.
Winter Outfit Ideas
It can be challenging to get out of bed on cold mornings. Treat yourself to a treat, and you can beat the blahs. You can treat yourself to a delicious pear, honey butter breakfast muffin or a cute outfit. Being happy can make you feel great and boost your confidence. These are our top picks for looking and feeling brilliant.
- Pleated Skirt: A long or short pleated skirt can be paired with a sweater, cardigan, or other garments. You can also dress it up with sneakers, patent leather slingbacks, or sneakers.
- The Classic Sweatshirt – We are proud to hail the versatility of the cotton crewneck in fashion. New styles include lace and leather. It looks great with skinny jeans or over-the-knee booties.
- Sweater or Miniskirt: An oversized sweater can be worn over a miniskirt made of leather, cord, or denim. For date night or to wear with the girls for drinks, add colored tights and high-heeled boots.
- Night Out – A fitted mini dress with tights, a jacket with moto detailing, and a scarf or shawl is an easy casual outfit for dinner and drinks. You can also add a pair of studded ankle boots.
- Athleisure – It’s great to wear athletic wear outside the gym. You can go from yoga to brunch in crimson leggings, a slouchy black beanie, stockings, and furry boots. A soft grey sweater with shoulder cuts is also available.
- Holiday Cocktail Party – A simple velvet minidress in midnight or burgundy is cute and can be paired with patterned tights. It looks great paired with an embellished suit coat.
