These 5 Winter Fashion Trends Are About to Make Your Cold-Weather Outfits Eat

Winter is coming, people! As a fashion editor, I want you to be prepped with the coziest and most stylish pieces for the season. A few months ago, the fall/winter 2024 runway gave us a good idea of what we might see during this chilly season. In our fall fashion roundup, we highlighted some big trends such as leopard prints, color-blocking, and ski-influence in fashion. These trends will continue to be everywhere into the winter, but hey, why not direct your gaze (and pockets) to a few more?

Aside from your winter staples like sweaters and coats, we’ve compiled five trends we’ve seen on the runways and of course, on the streets of our favorite celebrities and content creators. With everything from specific colors to fur or faux fur and even purpose pieces like the stylish balaclava, this winter is about taking style to the next level.

Shades of Red

Lacoste FW24.

Red in the wintertime is by no means groundbreaking (I mean it’s a staple color for the holiday season, after all). However, this winter deep reds and burgundy hues are having their moment. Try incorporating some burgundy pieces into your winter outfits in the form of simple accessories like scarves or hats, or maybe even get yourself a burgundy sweater.

Reformation Caspia Cashmere Cropped Cardigan

Banana Republic Factory Off-Shoulder Midi Sweater Dress

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Everyday Suiting

LaQuan Smith FW24.

Saint Laurent SS25.

The office siren trend is alive and well, but it doesn’t stop when the weather gets cold. After the highly-rated Saint Laurent SS25 runway show featuring several oversized suits and jackets with sharp lapels and sophisticated ties, we’ll continue to see workwear influence everyday fashion—from this winter and into spring.

Re Ona Bobbi Blazer

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The Tie Bar Suited Polka Dots Burgundy Tie

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Massimo Dutti Straight-Leg Trousers with Darts in Cold Wool

Fur Trim

Alberta Ferretti FW24.

Eckhaus Latta FW24.

While we always see lots of (faux) fur or leather coats in the colder months of the year, this time, it’s serious. Yes, the ‘mob-wife’ aesthetic took TikTok by storm, and while there is still some residual nods to the look (who doesn’t love a fur coat?!), the more understated version of just fur trim is a trend to keep an eye on this winter.

American Eagle Shearling Biker Jacket

LPA Adriano Coat

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NVLT Shearling Biker Jacket

Hot Hoods

Akris FW24.

Hoods and balaclavas are essential for those living in cold climates. But they’ve been catching on everywhere over the last few winters, and now are super popular. Keep your ears and head warm while looking so chic in these pieces.

Damson Madder Hood in Leopard With Red Tie

NAADAM Luxe Cashmere Balaclava

Effortlessly Oversized

Loewe FW24.

Zimmermann FW24.

Play into the oversized trend by wearing exaggerated silhouettes, like the ones pictured above from the Loewe and Zimmermann FW24 runway. Try the trend for yourself by styling some oversized pieces with a longline coat.

Lucky Brand Cotton Blend Turtleneck Sweater

Good American Good ’90s Relaxed Jeans

Kenneth Cole Brushed Wool Blend Belted Trench Coat

Devin Toolen is the Fashion Assistant at Cosmopolitan where she’s responsible for anything and everything that comes through the fashion closet doors. She preps ready-to-wear, accessories, and shoes for Cosmo photoshoots and assists on set. Devin also writes fashion stories for the Cosmopolitan website. Prior to Cosmo, Devin received her BA from Villanova University and her MA from Parsons in Paris, France. While she is passionate about fashion trends and current styles, she has a deep love for fashion history, heritage and archives. Follow her fashion journey on insta: @devintoolen.

Danielle is the Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers the American and British ready-to-wear markets and handles fashion for all cover and fashion stories in book and online. When she’s not working on print, she covers all the latest fashion trends and news for digital. Danielle started as a Fashion Intern for Cosmopolitan in 2016 and has been with the magazine ever since. Follow her journey in the fashion industry on Instagram.