Winter bottoms
The rainy, snowy chill of winter! The winter season is from December 21 to March 21. ❄️ Winter may get freezing but that doesn’t mean fashion goes out the window! In our opinion, we think that winter actually brings many super-cute style possibilities. Think of the almost infinite combinations of layering clothing pieces, then adding on interesting scarves, tights, socks, hats and boots. Winter fashion can actually be a dream — have lots of fun with it! Including prints, textures, and bright colors in your cold-weather wardrobe can really help brighten dreary days. We’ve outlined the best bottoms for your winter wardrobe. You don’t necessarily need all of them but consider these as you put together your wardrobe and style for the season!
Winter bottoms essentials checklist:
Skinny jeans
Boyfriend/straight jeans
Pantsuit
Wool trousers
Tailored leather trousers
Party pants
Pleated midi skirt
Pencil skirt
Skinny jeans:
Skinny jeans are the perfect backdrop for all that bulky winter stuff — chunky sweaters, tunics, jackets, coats, scarves, etc. The slim, fitting cut of skinny jeans helps show that under all those layers you actually do have a body under there! Skinny jeans are great because they fit well inside tall boots. Navy blue and black skinny jeans will likely be your most worn pairs in winter. Pair them with flat booties and a leather jacket for day, or a drapey silky top for night! See more ways to wear skinny jeans here.
Boyfriend/straight jeans:
Great for casual outfits during the winter months is the looser cut styles of jeans — boyfriend, mom, straight. These have been really trendy so there are tons of options available on the market. Baggy jeans look totally natural for casual outfits styled with worn-in sweatshirts and casual jackets. But they also look cool juxtaposed with tailored pieces — like button downs and chic blazers! See more ways to wear boyfriend jeans here.
Look for boyfriend/straight jeans at Janelle Moon, Free People, and Levi’s.
Pantsuit:
A beautiful, fashionable option for winter is the PANTSUIT! Winter is the best time to wear a pantsuit since most of them have high-coverage and heavy fabric. A pantsuit is uber-chic and polished. Wear one to show you mean business at the office, or dress it up for a great dinner look. You can also treat the pants and jacket as separates and wear them with other pieces which gives you a lot of styling options.
Wool trousers:
Wool trousers are a way to look chic and stay warm at the same time! Participate in the menswear trend with a great pair of wool trousers. Fine gabardine wool with lining is a good choice because it gives warmth without too much weight. Try a pair of wool trousers in gray which looks good with navy blue, brown, and black, plus gray also looks great with bright colors like cherry red, yellow, and magenta pink! See more ways to wear trousers here.
Shop wool trousers at J.Crew, Banana Republic, and Nordstrom.
Tailored leather trousers:
Amp up your style in winter with fabulous tailored leather trousers! Leather just looks awesome in cold weather, it’s definitely luxurious-feeling and attention-getting. We love the versatility of these cool pants — wear them for a funky casual look with sneakers, a crisp collared shirt and blazer for work, or a special going-out top for dinner!
Look for leather trousers at Janelle Moon, Nordstrom, and BCBG.
Party pants:
For your next social occasion in the holiday season, try an amazing pair of winter pants! These really make a statement in rich, luxurious materials such as brocade, sequins or velvet. If you’re not into wearing dresses, or just would like to change it up, wear a pair of festive party pants! You can dress them up for a party with fabulous heels, or dress them down for the office with leather flats.
Pleated midi skirt:
Pleated midi skirts look feminine but also keep you covered when it’s cold out! In the winter months you’ll find pleated midis in rich bronze and gold shades, reds, greens and black. Black is a perfect neutral color for work but statement colors give major style points for casual and dinner outfits! See more ways to wear midi skirts here.
Shop pleated midi skirts at Janelle Moon, Anthropologie, and Express.
Pencil skirt:
Try a polished pencil skirt in the winter season! Look for options in suede, wool and quilts. A navy blue pencil skirt is highly versatile but other neutrals and colors are great too. Wear your pencil skirt with other structured pieces like jackets, button-ups, and heels, or contrast the style with casual sneakers and a bomber jacket! See more ways to wear pencil skirts here.
Look for pencil skirts at Express, J.Crew, and Banana Republic.
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