I’ve been sporting the identical jeans-&-a-sweater for the previous a number of weeks straight, and I might use a bit of sartorial pick-me-up.

Enter: Saks’ January gross sales occasions. Not solely does Saks have a drool-worthy collection of designer items on sale, however now by 1/13, choose gadgets are marked as much as 20% off while you spend $500, or 15% off while you spend $250, too (use code: GET20SF).

Saks has one of the best denim choice on the planet (says me), so I began my search there however rapidly bought distracted by the sweaters. Good grief. On sale now are tons of cozy sweaters that additionally occur to be fascinating (suppose: distinctive particulars, nice prints, beautiful texture).

So, I began my normal sport of paper dolls and put collectively a number of outfits styled round my favourite items. The outcomes are these seven very sensible winter outfit concepts — there’s not a chilly head or uncovered leg within the bunch. These are outfits you may, actually, put on in your on a regular basis cold-weather life. However because of Saks’ bananas-good sale part…these outfits are thrilling too.

The glad shock, nevertheless, was that after I bought previous the denims and sweaters…I spotted that the largest gems on this sale occasion are purses and winter equipment. And coats!! If you happen to occur to nonetheless be searching for a enjoyable, assertion winter coat, nicely…you’re in luck.

Backside line? This text is hassle.

Winter Outfit Thought 1: Blended Truthful Isle Prints + Bootcut Denims

I’ve lengthy been a fan of blending prints, however I used to be as we speak years outdated after I realized one can combine and match the similar print. Similar guidelines apply: Fluctuate the dimensions (huge/little) and ensure they’ve a minimum of one colour in widespread.

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A couple of notes: The duffle form of the bag is roomier than it appears to be like — I can stuff mittens and hats into my equally formed bag. The cropped fashion of the puffer jacket makes it very versatile, and might all of us swoon over the nostalgia of that vintage-inspired Ralph Lauren print sweater? Find it irresistible. Lastly, I maintain coming again to those white sneakers — I don’t know the model, however these footwear have a decidedly iconic look. (And I’d pair them with common white socks to maintain my ankles heat.)

Winter Outfit Thought 2: Climbing-Impressed Boots + Straight-Leg Denims

Proportion is the important thing to this outfit: The denims are cropped, which correctly reveals off the boots, and they work with the longer coat. Once I get tired of my outfits, I prefer to throw in some long-short proportion play, and voila! Easy and funky.

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A couple of notes: That Anine Bing coat appears to be like black however is definitely essentially the most beautiful shade of chocolate brown. And I’ll by no means be over backpacks. This North Face bag is each rugged and stylish. Lastly, be aware the element on the waist of this cropped sweater — SO GOOD.

Winter Outfit Thought 3: A Turtleneck + A Graphic Tee

That is one in every of my favourite styling methods in winter! Graphic tees could make an outfit extra fascinating, however not in the event that they’re coated up by a sweater. Put them entrance and middle by layering them over a fundamental turtleneck (bonus factors for that emerald-green shade).

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Notes: That beautiful faux-fur jacket from SAM. is the very same fashion that I’ve, only a completely different colour. It’s SHOCKINGLY heat. So, yeah, it appears to be like like a trend jacket, however it’s really actually technical — an particularly nice purchase on sale. Subsequent, I’m a sucker for Hudson Bay something (my dad’s facet is Canadian), and people iconic stripes (hat, mittens) are an indicator of the model. The rag & bone messenger bag is bananas-soft, and that Re/Accomplished T-shirt has a baby-tee type of match, which signifies that I can tuck mine into high-rise denims fantastically. Which is what you need when the high-rise denims have such a horny yoke-waist element.

Winter Outfit Thought 4: Cowboy Boots + Fake Shearling + Lengthy, Unfastened Denims

Ummmm…this outfit is likely to be my favourite. To fashion: Pull the denims over the cowboy boots, OR tuck the denims into the boots, OR loosely cuff the denims and showcase the boots. That’s one of the best factor about shorter cowboy boots — they’re simpler to work with.

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Notes: Excluding the hat (a traditional), each single one in every of these items has significantly cool particulars. And you’ll want to click on by to see how these denims match. Spoiler: slouchy perfection.

Winter Outfit Thought 5: Subtly Horny Pink + Tan

Clearly I had a Valentine’s Day outfit in thoughts…however to make pink a bit of extra subtle-sexy quite than in-your-face horny, I prefer to pair pink with tan equipment, as an alternative of black. It freshens the look a bit.

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Notes: That Free Folks bodysuit is available in a ton of colours and is wildly horny on. Julieta has it and — I believe — makes use of toupee tape to maintain it closed, however I like the concept of a lacy little bodysuit peeking out too. The bag is Loefflar Randall, and I like the twin straps. These rag & bone bootcut denims have such a great ’70s wash — it pairs particularly nicely with vivid colours. Lastly, when unsure, go monochrome.

Winter Outfit Thought 6: Flared Leggings + An Aprés-Ski Vibe

That is the form of outfit I put on essentially the most usually, however, admittedly, my model (black leggings, black sweater) is wayyy extra boring. I like this twist on my normal.

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Notes: No thought how heat these quilted snow boots are, however they give the impression of being legit and had been made in Italy, which explains why they give the impression of being So. Darn. Cool. And, sure, that may be a SAM. jacket once more (if it ain’t broke), and I’ve been utilizing denim baggage to make my all-black outfits extra fascinating. That one additionally is available in a giant tote too, if .

Winter Outfit Thought 7: Layered Coats + Clog Booties + Flare Denims

For a enjoyable, contemporary look, attempt layering a coat over a denim jacket. Wool coats, faux-fur, shearling and even leather-based coats all work. Add cozy equipment (and a skinny cashmere sweater beneath), and the look is surprisingly heat too.

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Notes: I can’t recover from how costly that jean jacket by Free Folks appears to be like! And people flare denims are DL1961, with that sculpted waistband I discover so flattering and cozy (click on by to see them on the mannequin — you’ll see what I imply). Lastly, that pink cashmere sweater cracked me up — anybody else?

Right here’s to staying heat, trying cute.

Xo,

S

A enormous thanks to Saks Fifth Avenue for sponsoring this submit! As at all times, all ideas, opinions and product selections are my very own. And, readers, thanks on your continued assist. It doesn’t go unnoticed and is so very a lot appreciated.