The Most Stylish Winter Accessories to Stay Warm and Look Chic

Winter style never looked so good

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I’m a firm believer that dressing for the cold is an art form: opt for something too heavy and you’ll be left sweltering on your morning commute or as you dash around doing errands, while too little and there’s no amount of tea or coffee that will restore you to a comfortable temperature.

Alongside learning how to layer your clothes effectively to keep the cold at bay (Lisa Ing-Marinelli is an expert at this), there are a few key pieces that you should definitely have in your wardrobe that you can whip on and off as the weather demands. In my opinion, an arsenal of hardworking winter accessories is key to staying warm when the temperatures drop, and that’s why I’ve put together an edit of the best styles to shop now.

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While what we each consider the staple winter accessories will undoubtedly vary from person to person (after all not everyone can pull off a beanie hat and there’s the age-old debate of gloves or mittens to contend with), I’m sure we can all agree that winter accessories are a must especially in light of the wave of storms we’ve had recently.

What I’d suggest, if you are looking to treat yourself to some new pieces, is alongside your personal style, pay close attention to fabrics. Much like the best cashmere jumpers, cashmere accessories are ideal for locking in warmth and feeling incredibly soft against the skin. Similarly, wool and shearling fabrics will be much appreciated if you get caught in a cold front.

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If you’re looking for something more trend-led, why not mirror the shaggy coat trend right through to your accessories and switch your classic pieces with a faux-fur twist, or try a colour pop style for a scarf with timeless appeal.

Plus, if you’re still looking for last-minute gift ideas, these pieces will also make the perfect stocking fillers or chic surprise for popping under the tree, and you can rest assured that whoever you gift them to will get plenty of use from them (especially in light of the upcoming forecast). So, whether you’re gifting yourself or ensuring someone you care about isn’t getting left in the cold, keep scrolling to see the full edit.

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Winter hats

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Scarves

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 27: Diane Batoukina wears a long grey wool coat and matching scarf by By Aylin Koenig layered over a tailored light grey wool suit by The Frankie Shop, oversize blazer jacket and wide leg suit pants, paired with black leather boots by Mango, black rectangular sunglasses by Kaleos, and a grey leather Hermes Birkin bag, during a street style fashion photo session, on October 27, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)

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Gloves

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Faux fur accessories

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 06: Niki Wu Jie wears brown and blue jumper, matching brown sweatpants, black hat, black Miu Miu bag, brown fur scarf on the arm, white sneakers, outside Miu Miu, during the Womenswear Spring Summer 2026 as part of Paris Fashion Week on October 06, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Claudio Lavenia/Getty Images)

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Hoods

Jessica Skye wearing a winter hood

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Jazzria Harris
Jazzria Harris
Freelance Fashion & Beauty Writer

Jazzria Harris is a freelance fashion and beauty journalist with over 8 years experience working in the industry. At just 4ft 11, she’s an expert in petite dressing and previously wrote the column Jazz’s Short Stories giving tips and advice on dressing for petite proportions. Her wardrobe staples are a great black blazer, a hardworking slip skirt and of course a great pair of heels (for the extra inches, of course). Jazz has written for publications including ELLE UK, heat magazine, Eliza, Women & Home and more.

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