ELLE editorial: The clothes we can’t live without this winter

The proper clothes for the winter months do extra than simply hold you heat – they set the tone on your whole winter type. We all know that the proper key items do greater than fill an empty house within the wardrobe: they simplify the selection of clothes each morning, elevate each look and keep in type season after season without carrying us out. This winter, we are investing somewhat additional in heat clothes which are excellent for the layer-on-layer look, knitted sweaters we need to live in all through the season and dressy favorites that work for each the workplace and the get together. We have talked collectively within the editorial workplace and picked up our absolute favourite clothes for winter – those we ourselves put on on repeat when the snow falls and the temperature drops.

ELLE Editor: Winter’s greatest clothes 2025/2026

We have taken the time to consider which clothes we not solely like, however really can’t live without when winter makes its entrance. Who are those who heat, all the time ship and who nonetheless really feel taken as a right? The classics that make the wardrobe each smarter and extra sturdy, and that make winter somewhat simpler (and considerably extra trendy). Scroll on to be impressed by the editor’s winter must-haves – our trendy picks for a colder season.

Josefine Kanth, Fashion editor

– Oversized however timeless and wearable! Just like final yr, this fluffy cashmere sweater with a slight v-neck can be my apparent selection through the coldest months of the yr. Just as good with denims on a weekday as with a silk skirt with lace for a celebration!
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– This winter I have to replace the wardrobe with a brand new greatest good friend. We’re speaking the blazer which you could put on on daily basis – with all the things. Yes, as a result of a blazer that may be dressed up or down is known as a lifesaver for me this yr. The sights are set on this one, barely hourglass formed with chalk line stripes. I believe it might change into my new bff.
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– It is so easy, however so essential in my fundamental wardrobe. The excellent black lengthy sleeve shirt. I believe this explicit mannequin has an ideal match as a result of it molds to the physique in a manner that makes that little additional – and above all, it retains me heat, because of the fabric. I believe it is extremely trendy to type with each blue, black and grey denims or swimsuit trousers. But on the coldest days, it is usually excellent below a bigger knitted sweater, or a blazer.
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– My favourite piece for winter is without a doubt these grey swimsuit trousers from Stockh lm Studio. Perfectly vast and timeless mannequin that works simply as effectively with a knitted sweater and winter boots on a weekday as with a shirt and heels at a celebration. A pair of trousers that all the time merely delivers!
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– In autumn and winter I live in cashmere sweaters! There is nothing softer, hotter, nicer – or prettier for that matter. Also excellent when dressing in layers. Dreaming of this one in fluffy, brushed cashmere from Almada Label.
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– I like fundamentals with a playful twist, one thing that I believe Cloeys delivers time and time once more. I prefer to match this t-shirt with a cut-out coronary heart with a pair of black, loose-fitting denims and an outsized blazer this winter.
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– I’m an individual who’s all the time chilly, due to this fact crucial garment of the season is a comfy and warming sweater! In my buying basket proper now I’ve a favourite from Stylein that I’m dreaming about. I’ve a number of sweaters and cardigans from the model that I put on yr after yr, however regardless of a number of years on the neck, the clothes nonetheless look new. An actual funding that’s! I like sweaters which have a barely greater collar (that does not sit too tight) and longer sleeves that hold you heat. Best of all, it goes with all the things: denims, swimsuit pants, boots or heels! And after all somewhat highlighted lip with a variety of gloss on it!
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– Something I can’t live without this winter is a comfy, knitted cardigan! I like Twist & Tango, and this mannequin is each trendy and classy with its silver buttons. The cardigan is knitted in bouclé yarn, which makes it additional heat and excellent for cold winter days!
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