It’s officially that time of the year when you open your closet doors and say, “UGHHHH I have to get by with another month of the same sweaters, jeans, and boots I’ve been wearing since January?!?! Noooo!”
Winter wardrobe fatigue is real. I feel it, and I know y’all do too. So, in order to help, I put together some easy tips to copy that can easily take a winter outfit that you are sick and tired of, and turn it into something you love! Sometimes, the smallest changes can make the biggest difference!
10 Wardrobe Rut Tips
1. Statement Headbands
First up, are one of my favorite accessories, that y’all know I love! Headbands take any outfit and add a feminine touch! I have a whole post about my favorite headbands here!
They let you extend your hair in between washes and add an interesting, fun element to your outfit! Not to mention, they couldn’t be any easier to incorporate- slip it over your hair, or place it on top of hair that’s pulled back- it looks chic either way!
2. Play With Hair Clips
Next, let’s talk about hair clips! I love that hair clips have become a trend ––a lot of them have a subtle vintage feel, are incredibly simple, yet they still elevate your look just enough! I snagged most of my favorite hair clips from Amazon. This 12-pack of pearl hair clips is under $10! I also love this versatile set that features some tortoise shell barrettes! Claw clips also seem to have made a comeback as well. I am not totally convinced they are for me yet!
3. Add a beanie
I wear a beanie probably every day of the winter almost. Not only to keep my noggin warm, but because they add a cool girl vibe to any look. I of course have the motto, the bigger the pom pom the better, but non-pom beanies are just as good!
4. Add a scarf
Whether that be a blanket scarf, or a silk neck scarf – any scarf will do! Blanket scarves are perfect because it is an appropriate way to wear a blanket all day. While transitioning into the springtime, a silk neck scarf adds a cool French girl vibe to your look!
5. Sport a bold lip
I think of a bold lip as an accessory! Another trademark of mine–when in doubt, always go with red lipstick! It elevates any look. It even makes a white tee and jeans look chic and intentional! It’s the easiest trick in the book! My mom always said, your outfit is not complete without some color on your lips.
6. Add more layers
A great outfit trick: Consider what you can layer *UNDER* as well as over. (Nobody ever thinks about new ways to layer under!)
When it isn’t *puffer cold* in Chicago, I love doubling up on my layers––for example, a jean jacket, or even a hoodie layered under a trench or camel coat looks so cute! Not only does it add warmth, but it adds so much more interest to your outfit!
7. Add some animal print
Y’all know I love me some animal print. A pop of pattern is ALWAYS a welcome addition to any outfit, and I’ve found that a pair of patterned shoes are all you need to make your entire wardrobe feel interesting and new again!
8. Go monochromatic
A new trend that I am trying to incorporate more because I love a monochromatic look! It always feels very simple and chic to me! I recommend adding a pop of pattern (or a contrasting color) somewhere if you’re doing black on black–a pair of leopard booties works perfectly!
I also don’t think you should feel like you have to stay away from neutrals in the winter. We often associate lighter colors with warmer seasons, but I like lighter colors all year long! If you live in a colder climate, you could definitely swap loafers for neutral booties and layer a camel coat and a neutral scarf!
9. Don’t be afraid to pull out your white pants
On that same note, don’t be afraid of wearing white pants in the winter! It’s TOTALLY doable and is one of my favorite ways to breathe life into the winter wardrobe you’ve become soooo sick of already. (UGHHH is it April yet?) My go to white pants are these, these, and these!
10. Mix your prints and textures
Two no-brainer ways to make an outfit more interesting: mix your prints, textures, or both! If you aren’t sure how to mix prints–remember to play with scale (one small, busy pattern, one bolder, less busy pattern). I find that plaid and leopard print ALWAYS tend to mix well for this reason! Leopard and thin stripes are also easy go-to’s!
This outfit is an example of all of the above. The sweater and calf hair booties add interesting texture, while the leopard shoes and plaid scarf provide for a perfect juxtaposition of patterns.
I hope this gives you some inspiration to look at your winter wardrobe in a new light!
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