January 8, 2025

5 Winter Neutrals to Add Joy to Your January

Time to pack the holiday sweaters away and get your wardrobe in top working order to weather three more months of winter no matter where you live and what your particular climate dictates. The goal is to have a closet full of clothes that you love to wear and keep you smiling through the darkest days of the year.

In this month’s blog we share 5 Winter Neutrals anyone can wear along with fresh ideas about how to use them to breathe fresh energy into your winter wardrobe. Enjoy!

#1 Black & White with a Twist
An easy way to make all the black in your wardrobe look fresh with minimal effort is to pair it with white. No news here! For a modern twist, consider making white the star of the show, wearing it as more of the base of your outfit than the accent. Think white boots, white bomber jackets, and white handbags worn with black as the supporting partner for a bolder statement.

#2 Charcoal Isn’t Just for Stockings
Tired of black completely? Charcoal gray gives you a softer dark neutral that plays well (if not better!) with all your winter brights, including colorful footwear. It also provides a nice base for menswear inspired outfits that have details such as stripes, plaids, neckwear and suspenders. We also love gray with camel and other more muted colors this time of year, especially after a holiday season of razzle dazzle!

#3 Cranberry Magic
Some consider cranberry an accent color. This time of year, we further classify it is a neutral. It’s truly as easy to wear head-to-toe as a one off. Extra Bonus: the more cranberry you add, the more it harvests into its own capsule in your closet.

#4 Winter White Wonderland
This trend keeps getting better and better! Choose the shades (creams, taupe, bright whites and the like) and fabrics (denim, silk, cashmere, down) that work best for you and layer up. Like cranberry, it is easy to create a winter white capsule wardrobe the more pieces you add that are unique to you.

#5 Jean-u-ary!
Finally, denim is a year-round staple for many of us too. True fashionistas have their jeans segmented, some for year-round wear, some just for winter and some just for warmer weather. Rinses, faux fur linings, weight of fabric and leg, sleeve and mid-section length can dictate seasonal wear. Remember, you are always the boss of your denim. Make it work for you!

Editor’s Note: Our doors are open! Interested in a style upgrade but don’t know where to start? Connect with Senior Stylist Sarah Zengo to set up 15-minute complimentary style call. Get some tips to up your game and create a wardrobe road map to get you rocking in 2025!

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