Buy These 7 On-Trend Winter Finds, and Everyone Will Think You Hired a Stylist

woman wearing red tights and a coat.

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My approach to winter dressing is always to tread lightly when it comes to trends. The goal when buying anything new is to avoid looking overly trendy and instead find ways to weave new must-haves into my rotation of favorites. The resulting outfits are intuitively comfortable because, for the most part, I have worn them before. But the addition of my fresh purchases makes it seem as though I’ve hired a professional stylist to help me put a personal twist on the It looks of the moment.

This winter, the first trend that I leaned into was cherry red, which I’ve begun to incorporate into my outfits by way of accessories. Jeans and a tee are transformed when you add a red pair of heels or sunglasses. Labels such as The Row, Ferragamo, and Stella McCartney have cosigned on the trend, where on the runways, designers mixed in red accessories with head-to-toe cherry looks. It’s up to you how maraschino you want to be. 

While there are subtler trends, like the continuation of quiet luxury and casually cool cargo pants, there’s also an opportunity to stand out in all black. Cutouts, sequins, and sheer details help add an alluring twist to black staples. To me, it’s the ideal party look—a little mysterious, a bit understated, but still stylish.

Read on for more shopping ideas to help you tackle the top trends of winter, no stylist necessary.

1. Cherry Accessories

Pair these red heels with a sleek black slip dress.

It's the cherry on top of a great outfit.

2. Cute as a Kitten 

3. Bomber Jacket

Finish your off-duty outfit with this oversize jacket.

4. Wealth Whispers

Layer a white blazer over a bra to make a statement.

5. Pleats, Please

Try a classic silhouette in a bold color.

There's a dressy feel to this simple gray skirt.

6. Precious Cargo

The contrast stitching sets these pants apart.

7. Dark Fantasy

A dress that's made for special occasions.

These bike shorts are a bold choice.