10 transeasonal outfits to get you out of a style rut

The new-season style rules? There are none. This winter, we're eschewing meticulous coordination for clashing prints and unexpected pairings.

There's an art to it, at which Miuccia Prada always excels; this season, with Raf Simons, the fashion doyenne makes a case for styling an unabashedly simple grey knit and bookish blazer with a remarkably special, sweeping lace skirt.

There is tailoring, too – but not as you know it. The blazer is deconstructed by Fendi's Kim Jones, recast in sleek leather by Chanel's Virginie Viard and reimagined in lipstick-red snake print over at Sportmax.

Feeling the chill? There are knits galore and they're anything but boring. Christian Dior's cropped, puff-sleeved concoction will keep you cosy and chic (exceedingly so). Oh, and if you must do matchy-matchy, do it in Max Mara's knitted coord.

Scroll for our 10 favourite winter-into-spring looks, sure to get you out of any midwinter style slump.

A leather blazer is a wardrobe staple, whether you choose one that's sleekly silhouetted or luxuriously oversized. Wear it in place of an evening top, with matching trousers and silver jewellery, or style it with a crisp T-shirt and straight-leg jeans.

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A fuzzy, faux-fur coat in a hothouse hue will enliven whatever is underneath. Clash your accessories to tap into winter's unbridled maximalism; in lipstick-red with an oversized buckle, Gucci's Horsebit Chain bag is the best example.

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Unexpected layering is a key new-season trend, as seen at Miu Miu and Fendi. What's more, it's a great way to bring new significance to pieces already in your wardrobe. Think doubled-up waistbands and layered, tonal tailoring.

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Artful eclecticism continues to reign supreme for autumn/winter and into 2024. Forget matchy-matchy and mix patterns; or opt for Dries Van Noten's patchwork jacket, which does all the work for you.

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Marni's ultra-modern checks are a sartorial palate cleanser. Style the label's menswear-inspired coat as part of a black-and-white outfit for instant chic.

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Classic tailoring is made evening-ready when reimagined in snake print or leopard spots. Sportmax's statement suit needs little in the way of accessorising; just add a pair of pointed pumps and a piece of sculptural jewellery.

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Cocoon yourself in layers of knitwear – matching, ideally. Max Mara's asymmetric dress transforms from chic to cosy when paired with the matching maxi cardigan.

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Invest in a knit in an abbreviated length; teamed with a full skirt and metallic shoes, it feels at once modern and romantic. We love Dior's shrunken, puff-sleeved jumper and painterly-print skirt. 

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Tailored to perfection, Dior's sculptural dress is an heirloom piece. Show off the expertly architected sweetheart neckline with minimal to no jewellery.

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Miuccia Prada is a master in unexpected juxtapositions that just work. A romantic lace skirt, crew-neck knit and suede blazer is the unlikely trio we didn't know we needed – until now.

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Words: Natalie Hughes
Photographer: Éléonore Wismes
Fashion Editor: Florence Deladrière
Model: Luna Kozaczka c/o Premium Models
Make-up: Giulia Cohen c/o B-Agency
Hair: Stéphane Bodin c/o B-Agency
Fashion Assistants: Charlotte Wagner
Photographer's Assistant: George Dragan Digital Assistant: Chiara S. Kurtovic

This story was originally produced by Florence Deladrière for Marie Claire International" @marieclaireinternational