It's January, and I'm Officially in an Outfit Rut, But These Looks Will Save Me

I don’t know about you, but I’ve got some serious January fashion blues. After a whirlwind month of holiday parties that required dressing up, the unsettling reality of winter is now setting in. Even though I would love to hibernate inside, wearing my favorite pajamas or sweat sets on repeat daily, my busy new-year schedule has other plans in mind. So in order to get out of my wardrobe rut, I went straight to some of my favorite fashion sources for a little style inspiration. We all need a little pick-me-up every now and again.

Since I like to keep my looks easy and classic the majority of the time, these six winter outfits offer just that. They're extremely stylish but not terribly stuffy. Think tailored outerwear, cozy knits, and—my personal favorite—wide-leg trouser pants. (Pro tip: Trust this New Yorker; they are great for layering leggings, knee-high socks, or boots under in the winter for extra warmth.) When it comes to footwear, I am keeping things simple. Flat shoes, like vintage sneakers and lots of loafers, will keep me comfy and on the move in style. And since I am certain these outfits will be on regular rotation for me all month, I don’t mind sharing the ideas with you. Go ahead and make these six best looks for January your own.

Whether you are hitting the slopes or not, lean into soft and cozy basics to see you through the next few weeks of winter. An oversize coat, a cable-knit sweater, slouchy trousers, and retro sneakers make an impossibly easy and effortless combination. 

Play with proportions with this sharply tailored duster style. 

We recommend sizing up for a slightly oversize, baggier fit. 

Trousers don't have to be reserved for weekday office visits. These will be just as cool with sneakers on the weekend. 

They're a classic for a reason. All you need are warm wool socks to complete the mix. 

Toughen up a softly textured look with a little something metallic to add a little edge. 

Give those tried-and-true prepster basics some love. A striped button-down, shrunken sweater-vest, miniskirt, and loafers just feel so right. The final touch? Simply add graphic loafers and a shoulder bag.  

This one comes in plus sizes, too! 

Simple, soft, and a steal. What more can you ask for? 

You won't believe how often you'll reach for this skirt. It's that good. 

Step things up with graphic black-and-white loafers. 

Supple leather in a clean bag shape gets a big yes from us. 

If you haven't leaned into the distressed-leather-jacket trend yet, now is the time. We love it styled with Y2K-influenced basics (low-slung trousers, anyone?) plus a few wintry accessories, such as a cozy beanie and skinny scarf, to top things off. 

A splurge that is well worth it. You will live in this leather jacket season after season. 

The low-slung cut is the modern way to do suiting. 

Paging all those Y2K aficionados. Skinny scarves are back! 

Ditch the basic black beanie for a neutral-toned striped version. 

It's all about shoes with square toes right now, and the block heel on these boots is actually walkable. 

Give a denim maxi skirt the winter redux with plenty of weather-appropriate layers. Tailored outerwear and a cozy knit meet their match when paired with pointy leather boots and a textured mini bag. 

A perfect coat under $100? Sign us up. 

You will be pleasantly surprised how versatile this denim maxi skirt is. 

Merino wool = lots of warmth. 

The perfect pointy boots exist.

Add some texture into the mix with a quilted bag. 

Shearling jackets are winter wardrobe workhorses that somehow can make any outfit look a little more pulled together, even sneakers and jeans. We recommend adding '90s-inspired accessories to keep the styling modern. 

It may be faux, but we think this jacket is fabulous. 

The baggier, the better. Am I right? 

Channel your inner street style star with celeb-worthy shades. 

It's all about a mini shoulder bag right now. 

These shoes were made for walking—whether that be running errands or a long walk in the park. 

Right now, we can't get enough of corduroy pants. A relaxed, carpenter shape is the way to do it right now. Simply pair with a slouchy knit and penny loafers for an everyday approach. Add a little whimsy with a playful phone strap to spice things up. 

Winter dressing made easy. This knit can go with everything. 

We never knew how bad we needed a carpenter corduroy pant until we saw these. 

One word. Cashmere. 

These aren't the penny loafers from your school days. The chunky sole and heel make them feel fresh for now. 

Dress up your phone with this playful strap from X-Girl's cute collab with designer Vanna Youngstein.