When the winds are strong and the weather is a bit on the duller, grayer side, it can feel less fun to get dressed up in an outfit. Personally, I have always struggled with finding cuter outfits in the winter; it feels like all I am limited to is just frumpy sweaters and some sweatpants.
It can be hard to come up with nice stylish outfits, but who says it’s impossible? As someone obsessed with fashion, making winter outfits cute again became my ultimate mission.
After some major research and searching around the internet as well as revamping my wardrobe, I have come to realize it’s really all about the silhouette and the cut, and the overall design.
A simple knit sweater can look cute if it has the right silhouette, which is slouchy but chic, rather than like you took something from someone’s abandoned closet.
Layering up can be cute to a cute outfit; it creates fun dimension and texture and makes for a great visually appealing look. Even more than that, the biggest lesson that I have learned is that a minimalist look can be the easiest cheat code to have a classy look.
For the longest time, I struggled to find cute clothes, but after I found Princess Polly, it was a complete game-changer for my style.
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There are so many cute outfits that I cannot get enough of, but if I had to narrow it down to just a couple of my favorite pieces for this winter season, the below would be the absolute must-haves:
Not-So-Basic Basics
I swear by a good not-so-basic basic item of clothing. They increase your outfit options by tenfold, and if you mix and match the neutrals, you are basically left with the most infinite number of outfits. I swear by this hack.
When it comes to those basic items, though, they can get pretty boring. After all, we can only re-wear the same tank top and baby tee in different color variations for so long.
The Daphne Long Sleeve Top has become one of my all-time favorites, and for good reason.
This adorable top has the most classy silhouette with a scooped neckline and a henley-inspired button fastening at the front.
I love how the top has a nice stretchy ribbed material, and it looks good with just about anything. My go-to outfit has become this top paired with a classic pair of low-rise jeans, and it never fails to look good every time.
When I saw the Delgado Long Sleeve Bodysuit, I was genuinely in love at first sight.
This gorgeous light pink bodysuit is everything. With a v-neckline, button fastening, and slightly sheer yet not too sheer material, she is the vision. Made from a reclaimed nylon blend, this bodysuit keeps it casual and chic but sustainable at the same time.
Pair this with any of your favorite jeans and you are so good to go!
This is another bodysuit that I am just obsessed with, but the Loveydove Bodysuit is just such a beaut to look at.
This long-sleeved bodysuit has the most gorgeous lace detail and a gathered ruched bust, and the slightly off-shoulder look is giving me life. Made with high-quality reclaimed viscose, this is sustainable and also so soft to the touch. I am obsessed.
I love how this top can be used both for the everyday look and for a good night out.
Sweater Weather Continues
Who said sweater weather only is for fall? If you don’t like to be bundled up in a thick coat all day, opt for a cute sweater.
Personally, I love a good knit, and when done right, they can totally elevate an outfit. I think the best types of knits have to be a classic sweater or a cardigan, and these adorable picks from Princess Polly completely prove so:
The Tutti Frutti Jumper is the cutest pale pink, candy-inspired sweater I have ever seen. When it gets to the dreary weather part of winter, this can be the most perfect thing ever.
I love pairing the Tutti Frutti jumper with some classic light blue jeans. Throw on your favorite sneakers, and you are all set!
This adorable v-neckline sweater has a drop shoulder feature, and it’s just the perfect mix of casual and a little bit dressed up just enough for class or cute brunch.
The Ananya Oversized Sweater is the most classic argyle knit sweater I have come across, and I am totally obsessed.
This cute crewneck sweater features ribbed cuffs and hem, and has a great heavy weight to it, making it ideal for even the coldest winter days.
I love styling this sweater with a good classic pair of flare leggings.
The Denmark Cardigan is my all-time favorite cardigan, and I genuinely love wearing this out any chance I get. The classy light gray is just adorable, and even though it might seem a bit more bland, it really elevates any outfit.
The fabric is just the softest thing ever, and the pale gray buttons to match are just the cutest thing.
This cardigan has so much room for potential. From the white tee and jeans combination to the all-light-gray combo to the messy hair-down look to a slick back, this cardigan looks great with it all.
Chic, Fancy, and Dressed-Up
Winter doesn’t mean the fun stops.
If your school has formal or winter holiday-themed parties coming up, you know you’re going to want a cute dress, and these are my absolute favorites.
It’s time to keep it classy but still party it up with the Alyn Halter Mini Dress.
This beautiful halter mini dress definitely screams formal with its thick, nicely flowy but weighted fabric. However, the contrast of the open back with the halter neck design keeps it perfectly informal and fun to wear.
The square neckline and the well-fitted torso make way for the perfect flare of the skirt, and I am obsessed with how it has a skater flare.
If you wear this with your hair up in a sleek ponytail or do a cool half-up, half-down look, this is the ultimate classy girl look!
If there is one staple you really need in your closet, it’s a classic white skirt. It took me a horrendously long time to figure it out but trust me, you will never regret having a white skirt handy in your closet.
I love the Gigi Skort because it comes with attached shorts, which don’t show at all; to anyone just looking at the outfit, it looks just like a regular skirt.
I love how the Gigi Skort has a cute little flare, and it also has the ultimate, perfect, going out mini skirt look.
I love how this skort can be dressed up or down. With some tights, it looks incredibly classy, but with a cute going-out top, this skort is ready for a wild night out.
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