19 Stylish Readers Share What They're Buying for Winter

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Ever find yourself overwhelmed when shopping for a new season? Even as an editor, I find it challenging to nail down my winter shopping list. This is partially because combing throughReplica Store, Shopbop, and Revolve on the daily to scope out the best affordable coats, cozy sweaters, or chunky knee-high boots can make the wishlist stack up, but also because there are so many winter trends this season that are worth adopting.

So what’s worth investing in this winter? We turned to 19 stylish women living everywhere from Oslo to Chicago that know a thing or two about shopping (and dressing for) the colder months ahead. Keep reading to see which winter staples they swear by, which winter trends they’re buying into, and the stylish winter shopping items already in their carts.

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WHO: Alina Frolova

WHERE: New York, NY

Which winter trend are you most interested in for the season? Which one do you think you’ll skip? 

Saturated hues have been on my mind lately; I can not stop thinking about that deep, bright, cobalt blue hue. This color has become my new obsession. In terms of what I’ll be skipping, it would be anything that falls under the umbrella of "party fashion"—sequins, glitter, metallic, and all the other sparkling things are just not me.

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WHO: Shara Zaman

WHERE: Toronto, Canada

Which winter trend are you most interested in for the season? Which one do you think you'll skip? 

I am all about cable-knit sweaters, oversize coats, a well-tailored suit, and some knee-high boots this season. I love to keep it minimalistic and contemporary. A trend I think I’ll skip out on this year are moon boots. The slope style is appealing when you are literally going down a slope.

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WHO: Candace Smith

WHERE: Chicago, Illinois 

Which winter trend are you most interested in for the season? Which one do you think you'll skip? 

I'm most excited about saturated colors! In the Midwest, winters can be a bit dreary, so the vibrant colors are a great pop. I will be skipping Gen Z inspired trends. As someone who attended high school in 2000, I've been there and done that! 

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WHO: Xafsa Ismail

WHERE: Finland, Helsinki

Which winter trend are you most interested in for the season? Which one do you think you'll skip? 

I'm very excited to start wearing puffer jackets again. They've been around for a while and don't seem to be going out of style anytime soon. I will probably skip the slope style (for example, moon shoes), even though we do ski and ice skate here in Finland. Unless I'm going to a ski resort, I don't see myself purchasing anything to do with sloping/skiing gear this winter.

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WHO: Alyssa Marie 

WHERE: Denver, Colorado

Which winter trend are you most interested in for the season? Which one do you think you'll skip? 

I'm obsessed with layering in the winter. I gravitate towards mixing prints, vests, baggy pants and sweaters, blazers, chunky hats, layering a turtleneck with a waistcoat and leather jacket is *chef’s kiss*. I'll skip knee-high boots this season and replace them with my cowboy boots.

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WHO: Emma-Danielle

WHERE: London, United Kingdom

Which winter trend are you most interested in for the season? Which one do you think you'll skip? 

I'll be skipping teddy coats this season, as I'm obsessed with long coats for the winter.

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WHO: Lola 

WHERE: Los Angeles, California

Which winter trend are you most interested in for the season? Which one do you think you'll skip? 

I'm in love with the idea of tonal tailoring—give me all the layers. In terms of what I'll be skipping this winter, anything inspired by the '00s isn’t for me.

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WHO: Fatimah Sansar

WHERE: Atlanta, Georgia

Which winter trend are you most interested in for the season? Which one do you think you'll skip? 

I'm so glad that faux furs are back with a bang! Furry pieces are a girl's best friend, especially during the winter season, so I’m super pumped about this trend! In terms of what I'll be skipping this winter season, while the overly exaggerated, oversize bag is having its moment, I'm not mad at it, but for me, it's overwhelming at this point. I think I'll pass on this trend until it resonates with my personal style.

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WHO: Matilde Mantini

WHERE: Rome, Italy

Which winter trend are you most interested in for the season? Which one do you think you'll skip? 

This winter is going to be all about tailoring: relaxed trousers, oversize blazers, and wool coats. I only want to invest in timeless pieces that will immediately give you that effortlessly cool look, so I'm going to skip the all Y2K aesthetic this winter.

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WHO: Shanti Djenné

WHERE: Dallas, Texas

Which winter trend are you most interested in for the season? Which one do you think you'll skip? 

I am looking forward to styling bold and saturated colors, thick knits, faux-fur pieces, and tonal tailored looks! Right now, my favorite thing in my closet is my faux-fur bucket hat—I can't get enough of it. As far as what I won't be buying into this winter, anything with over-the-top logos isn't for me.

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WHO: Monique

WHERE: London, United Kingdom

Which winter trend are you most interested in for the season? Which one do you think you'll skip? 

As a stylist, I'm pretty obsessed with all the trends set for this season. My current obsession is stirrup leggings. I love when fashion trends circle back, and this is one I believe to be a subtle game changer to any basic outfit. While highly saturated bright colors are a key and fun trend for this year, I can't say I'll be getting too involved. It's just not my personal style—I like to stick to elevated minimalism.

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WHO: Christina Noia

WHERE: Chicago, Illinois 

Which winter trend are you most interested in for the season? Which one do you think you'll skip? 

I am so excited for leather blazers! I'm a blazer girl, and adding leather to the mix is just perfection. In terms of trends I'm skipping, I will pass on camo this season (and maybe forever?). I wasn't into it in the early ’00s either, so it's just not meant to be.

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WHO: Petra Henriette Rufi

WHERE: Oslo, Norway

Which winter trend are you most interested in for the season? Which one do you think you'll skip? 

I am a huge fan of colors, so saturated hues are a winter trend I'm excited about. The winter in Norway is so dull—everybody dresses in black, white, beige, dark blue, or dark green. So hopefully, I will inspire more people to wear more color popping pieces. In terms of what I'm not jumping on this winter, the oversize carryall bags aren't for me, as I hate carrying too many things with me.

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WHO: Khadija Sillah

WHERE: Los Angeles, California 

Which winter trend are you most interested in for the season? Which one do you think you'll skip? 

I have to say I'm the most excited about saturated bright colors! I'm so happy people are embracing vibrant colors again and that designers are making them more wearable for us. Neutrals have completely dominated these past few years, so I'm excited to move away from them and embrace colors.

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WHO: Kylee Walker

WHERE: Vancouver, Canada

Which winter trend are you most interested in for the season? Which one do you think you'll skip? 

I'll be skipping investing in neutral pieces this season to embrace saturated hues. I have always been a fan of vibrant colors for the summer/spring, so I am excited to see it take over neutrals this fall/winter.

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WHO: Amida Williams

WHERE: London, United Kingdom

Which winter trend are you most interested in for the season? Which one do you think you'll skip? 

I'm a big fan of tailoring, so that's what I’ll be investing in this winter. I'm not into furs, so I won't try out the furry trend that's taken over runways.

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WHO: Chandni Shah

WHERE: New York, NY

Which winter trend are you most interested in for the season? Which one do you think you'll skip? 

I'm currently obsessed with the knee-high boots trend. The great thing about this trend is that you can purchase affordable boots and still get the same high-end and elevated feel. In terms of trends I would skip, I'm very into my neutrals, so getting into color for winter is pretty hard for me. I love seeing it on others, but I'm in a long-term relationship with my neutrals.

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WHO: Danielle Oreoluwa Jinadu

WHERE: London, United Kingdom

Which winter trend are you most interested in for the season? Which one do you think you'll skip? 

I'll be skipping anything that's not minimal and investing in winter staples like tailored coats, chunky cable knits, and knee-high boots.

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WHO: Thalie S. Gagnon

WHERE: Quebec, Canada 

Which winter trend are you most interested in for the season? Which one do you think you'll skip? 

I'm obsessed with vibrant colors for winter. After such a dark year, I need something more extra to cheer me up. In terms of trends I'll skip, I won't be shopping Y2K fashion. I grew up in the 2000s, so the thought of low-rise jeans, swirl prints, and butterfly clips make me anxious.

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Jasmine Fox-Suliaman
Editor

Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a fashion editor living in New York City. What began as a hobby (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a career dedicated to storytelling through various forms of digital media. She started her career at the print publication 303 Magazine, where she wrote stories, helped produce photo shoots, and planned Denver Fashion Week. After moving to Los Angeles, she worked as MyDomaine's social media editor until she was promoted to work across all of Clique's publications (MyDomaine, Byrdie, andBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing ) as the community manager. Over the past few years, Jasmine has worked onBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's editorial team, using her extensive background to champion rising BIPOC designers, weigh in on viral trends, and profile stars such as Janet Mock and Victoria Monét. She is especially interested in exploring how art, fashion, and pop culture intersect online and IRL.