It is the first official day of Winter! Is it just me or did Winter come a bit late this year? I feel like as soon as Thanksgiving is over, and we start decorating for Christmas, it should just be considered Winter season. The end.
But in all seriousness, I love adding a few new pieces to my wardrobe each season. Of course there are some super cute and trendy items I would love to have, but I find that investing in staple pieces is more realistic for my everyday wear. I get far more wear out of these basic items. Here are the staples I keep in my closet for the colder months. If you live somewhere that gets much cooler then San Diego you may need to add a few additional layers, but overall I think this is a great place to start!
10 Winter Staples
Black Jeans – Trade in your lighter washes for something darker. More specifically, black. I wear my black skinny jeans almost every day in the winter, they might be my favorite staple.
Staple Black Jacket – Have a go-to black jacket. The aviator style is super popular right now and you can never go wrong with a leather jacket. I wear my leather jacket with everything from joggers to a sequin dress.
Shearling Jacket – Because it’s cold outside and you need a variety of jackets… I love the cozy look of some shearling on a denim or aviator style jacket. It is very on trend for the season but still a staple item to have in your wardrobe.
Black Dress – Have a go-to dress that you love to wear. There are lots of parties and events this time of year and having a dress you can rely on is key. Also, a black dress can be styled so many different ways with jewelry, boots, heels, etc.
Thinner Turtleneck Top – Have this to wear underneath jackets, vests, another sweater, sleeveless dress, or even on it’s own. I love a classic black turtleneck, but any neutral color that would match with everything would be great.
Cable Knit Sweater – This is a thicker sweater that can be worn on it’s own. I especially love cable knits when they have a turtleneck or roll neck.
Statement Coat – Classy, classic, sophisticated piece. Chose a solid color that will go with everything such as black, grey, or camel.
Beanies – These are obviously to keep you warm, but I love the look of adding something extra. Having that extra piece can really pull the look together. Plus they are really good at hiding dirty hair!
Boots – Specifically a black that you can wear with just about everything. In the winter I tend to gravitate more towards a higher ankle bootie. You could also do a riding boot height or even over the knee boots too!
Slippers – Yes, I am including these as a Winter essential. They are probably the one thing that I am guaranteed to wear every single day. As soon as I get home, I love sliding my feet into these!
Outfit Details:
Sweater / Jeans / Shoes (similar) / Watch
What are some of your winter wardrobe essentials? Is there anything you can’t live without in your closet?