Dressing for winter in the UK is no easy feat. Though, there is something distinctly British about knowing how to put together a great outfit despite all the elements—some of us even enjoy the challenge. Between the stormy gales and the high likelihood of rain, there are myriad factors to consider when it comes to getting dressed each day during the winter. However, those of us who call this place home have spent years perfecting the outfit formulas we know will keep us warm and dry and, of course, looking stylish.
When it comes to staying warm and chic, celebrities tend to be just as savvy as the rest of us, and many of the UK's leading fashion lights also champion the very same hero pieces we rely upon to survive the season. From double-breasted wool coats that will keep you cosy on your daily walks, to chunky-sole boots that can withstand muddy parks, British celebs know a thing or two about practical winter wares.
From Alexa Chung's penchant for cosy cardigans to Maya Jama's perfect puffer jacket, keep scrolling to see and shop the five winter items Brit girls always wear.
1. Maxi Coats
Style Notes: Adwoa Aboah's wardrobe always combines comfort with quirkiness. The model and activist often wears calf- or ankle-length coats to keep herself cosy, but beneath the plain outerwear always lies a very interesting outfit.
2. Fun Cardigans
Style Notes: Chung has always been known for her love of natty knitwear. She regularly turns to patterned cardigans to add some colour to her winter ensembles.
3. Chunky Boots
Style Notes: These boots by The Row have been a favourite of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley for a few seasons now. While these exact ones are quite tough to track down, there are many similar options available across the high street.
4. Roll-Neck Jumpers
Style Notes: We all love a warm jumper for winter, but Victoria Beckham, in particular, loves an oversized knit with a roll-neck that she unfolds to cover her chin for extra snuggles. She's posted several iterations of the item recently whilst working from home during lockdown.
5. Puffer Jackets
Style Notes: Puffer coats are certainly having a moment right now. The winter essential can count many fashionable women as fans, including presenter Jama.
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