Ever stood in front of your wardrobe staring blankly at it waiting for inspiration? Me too, and I’m a stylist. You’d think putting outfits together would always come easily to me since it’s my job, but the truth is we can all feel a little uninspired by our ownclosets. That’s why every so often, I like to look to the coolestpeople I know for some much-needed styling ideasand compile a handy catalogue of easy looks I love that are super simple to re-create, even when I’m running late in the mornings.
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Small styling hacks can make all the difference.
And truly, there’s no better time to do this than at the start of the year, with spring on the horizon. As welook ahead to the rest of 2023, it can help us relish in our wardrobes again, rediscovering what we already have and what might be good to invest in. I know how easy it is to let your once-exciting buys blend into the back of your wardrobe after a number of wears. But finding new ways to style them together or adding in just onefresh new item can breathe life into them and extend their use for at least another year.
That’s the best part about these 17 looks—they probably involve pieces you already have. It’s really all about subtle styling tricks or an unexpected pairingthat can instantly modernise your look. A lot of them involve clever layering because there's nothing that elevates simple basics like it. Some show ways to incorporate 2023’s more difficulttrends, like bold pops of colour or leather accents,into your wardrobes easily. And if you do find there are gaps in your own collection, we’ve added in shopping inspiration below too.
Keep scrolling to see and shop 17 new styling ideas that I, for one, plan on copyingin2023 and beyond.
1.Leather Bomber + Denim Skirt + Ballet Flats
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Style Notes: A smart wool coat teamedwithwide-leg trousers paired looks polished every time.
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Me + EM
Leather Boyfriend Bomber Jacket
The jacket our editorshave been swooning over all season.
COS
Regular-Fir Heavyweight T-Shirt
The perfect white t-shirt.
Mango
Slit Denim Skirt
An affordable way to try the denim skirt trend.
Mango
Bow Leather Ballerina
A pair of ballet flats is a 2023 essential.
2.Ribbed Dress + Bomber Jacket
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Style Notes: Try a tonal pairing, like Charlotte Kuhrt, with one of this season's trending colours.
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COS
Knitted Midi Dress
This colour is so beautiful.
Monki
Black Oversized Bomber Jacket
Bomber jackets are perfect for the transitional months—in the meantime, layer yours under an oversized coat.
3.Straight-Leg Jeans + Heeled Pumps
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Style Notes: A simple but elevated combination for everyday wear.
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Mango
Mid-Rise Straight Jeans
Mango is mymost relied-upon high street brand when I'm seeking affordable jeans.
Everlane
The Italian Leather Day Heel
This heel is an ideal height forall-day wear.
4.Double Denim+Loafers
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Style Notes: I live in denim, so it makes sense to double it up. Loafersgive the Canadian tuxedo a laid-back yetclassyspin.
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Monki
Classic Indigo Denim Jacket
Denim jackets will always be relevant.
COS
Chunky Leather Loafers
Don't these look really high-end?
5.Cape+ Flats
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Style Notes: Capes are so elegant, especially when worn with this Parisian-approved footwear choice.
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Jigsaw
Wool Cashmere Rib Poncho
You'll feel your mostsophisticated in this poncho.
The Reformation
Agathea Chunky Loafer
I'm obsessed with these loafers.
6.OversizedShirt +Slip Skirt
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Style Notes: A relaxed shirt is a great way to make your silky skirts feel more casual. Add a blazer for added warmth.
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M&S
Pure Cotton Oversized Girlfriend Style Longline Shirt
Look to M&S for all your seasonless staples.
& Other Stories
Long Flared Satin Skirt
Carry this skirt into the springtime and style it with a cotton crop top.
7.Leather Blazer +Maxi Dress
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Top-to-toe noir? Sign me up.
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Arket
Oversized Leather Blazer
An easy way to up your cool credentials.
La Ligne
Mary Alice Smocked Tiered Stretch-Jersey Maxi Dress
Wear it with boots now and strappy sandalslater.
8.Cream Coat +Platform Boots
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Style Notes: Thick-soled boots will instantly toughen up your cream coat and knitted midi dress look.
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Mango
Wool Terry Coat
I feel warmer just looking at this coat.
H&M
Leather Chelsea Boots
So sleek.
9.Cable Knit+Mini Skirt
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Style Notes: Mini hemlines are in—make your short skirt cold weather-appropriate with a chunky cable-knit jumper.
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& Other Stories
Women's Sweaters
I love this super thick cable knit pattern.
House of Dagmar
Contrast Wool Skirt
I own a skirt like this and I still haven't run out of new ways to wear it.
10. Leather Midi +Sock Boots
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Style Notes: Right now, fashion people are very into leather in all shapes and forms.
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Never Fully Dressed
Chocolate Vegan Leather Jaspre Skirt
This will be one of the hardest-working pieces in your wardrobe.
Charles & Keith
Chalk Stitch-Trim Ankle Boots
White boots always feel so fresh.
11.Cardigan +Check-Print Trousers
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Style Notes: Throw a trench over this outfit for weekend brunches.
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Whistles
Karine Rib Detail Cardigan
This feels so fresh.
& Other Stories
Slim Flared Tailored Trousers
I can picture these looking so chic with platform boots and afluffy-knitjumper.
12. Knitted Dress + Leather Trench
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Style Notes: This outfit says relaxed but still cool and on-trend.
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Paco Rabanne
Striped Knitted Dress
What an uplifting colour combination.
Mango
Oversize Leather-Effect Trench Coat
The epitome of cool.
13.Matchy Matchy
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Style Notes: Styletwo items of similar tones together will make you look like you put a lot of effort into your look.
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COS
Merino Wool Funnel-Neck Jumper
This is an incredibly versatile piece.
COS
Wide-Leg Corduroy Trousers
There's also a matching blazer. You're welcome.
14.Cargo Pants + Court Shoes
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Style Notes: Boyish cargos and pointed heelsis a juxtaposition Ican get behind.
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Faithfull the Brand
Relais Linen Cargo Pants
Cargos are going to be big news in 2023.
Prada
Contrast-Toecap Slingback Pumps
Prada's shoes are always stand-out.
15.Hoodie+Tailored Trousers
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Style Notes: Hoodiesnot only are comfy but go surprisingly really well withlooselytailored trousers.
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H&M
Relaxed Fit Hoodie
Comfort guaranteed.
Frankie Shop
Gelso Pleated TENCEL-Blend Straight-Leg Pants
These trousers are popular, soscoop them up while you can.
16.Shearling Jacket + Turtleneck
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Style Notes:Shearling is having a moment. Opt for a jacket with wide lapels to show off your turtleneck.
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Zara
Double-Faced Jacket
I'm really into this boxy, cropped silhouette.
COS
Sheer Merino Wool Roll-Neck
A staple you'll reach for daily.
17.Belted Blazer+Baggy Jeans
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Style Notes: This is such a chictransitional outfit.
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Raey
Exaggerated-Shoulder Wool-Blend Tux Blazer
Keep the rest of the outfit simple and let this statement blazer do the talking.
Arket
Cloud Low Loose Jeans
Puddle pants meet denim.
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