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This winter fashion forecast calls for bright colors and bold patterns.
Although the season’s skies are boasting muted tones, this winter’s wearables are showcasing anything but. Breathing new life into a usually dull season, styles this winter are shaping up to be both striking and sensorial, adding a hint of maximalist zest to the otherwise elegant palette of prints and colors. Translation: When in doubt, go all out. So, this winter, opt for bold over cold and shop these vivid and vibrant picks from local retailers.
Pictured above: Perfect to dress up for a holiday party (hello, little black dress!) or dress down with jeans and a belt, this catty print has earned its status as a neutral this season. Elis short coat in leopard, $275, uniquities.com
Combine the timeless elegance of a structured black boot with a chunkier heel and slight sheen for a refreshed look on a seasonal staple. Homers boots in black lux, $395, mainandtaylorshoes.com
Cold Raleigh mornings are inevitable. Strike back in style and spice up any outfit via a vivid and playful puffer. Try layering with a larger, blockier pattern in a different color for extra pizzazz. Mollie printed puffer jacket, $98, fabrikstyle.com
The easiest way to add something unexpected to an otherwise casual outfit? Bring on the metallics and accessorize with anything a magpie might like. Nixon quilted handbag in gold, $48, fabrikstyle.com
Stay sunny long after the dog days are over by opting for sunglasses with a thicker frame to give the practical accessory an edgier feel for colder days. Affectionate sunnies in black, $24, edgeofurge.com
Nothing says tasteful-yet-cool like a pointed kitten heel. Pair with sheer tights or let them peek out from oversize slacks or jeans for a pop of color. Alfa 2 Stp pump in red pat pearl, $280, rangonistore.com
Flower power, meet winter. Bring some sun into the season with a patterned sweater—NTM it’s the perfect layer to shed if (or when) the weather warms up in the afternoon. Lorna flower sweater, $118, shopvoda.com
If you’re shooting for slightly more subtle statements this season, opt to play with textures instead of prints or colors. Funky ruching or smocking will discreetly take the fit to the next level. Odie top in walnut, $238, uniquities.com
Spin into the winter fashion season in vogue and channel your inner Carrie Bradshaw with an oversize skirt. Complement the pop of color by layering tights in a neutral pattern or muted hue underneath. Emilia full skirt, $98, shopvoda.com
These pinstripe jeans are the perfect low-maintenance staple. Pair with any outfit you’d normally wear with plain jeans for a more intriguing but still ultracomfy look. Stokes blue and white pinstripe jeans, $265, raleighdenim.com
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