This winter, the word that’s on my mind when it comes to building out my wardrobe for the season: elegant. Not snobby or stuffy, but elegant. Think glamorous without being in your face, an understated, quiet luxury vibe if you will. I wanted to figure out the simplest way to master the art of dressing elegantly without needing pieces that are uber expensive or feel too fussy. After all the goal is elegant, not difficult. I was narrowing down the hero items one may need when on the quest for an elegant winter wardrobe and came to the conclusion that there are 7 chic picks to buy that if you ask me – are non negotiable. These 7 items are not only super stylish and chic but are basics you probably already had in your wardrobe at home. But in the season of giving, it’s time to give yourself a treat. 

Keep scrolling to see which 7 pieces I’ve deemed “elegant.”

Faux fur jackets have always had a certain level of glamour to them that I just adore. After all the holiday season is about being a little over the top, and sometimes you want a piece of outerwear that isn’t a puffer coat or a wool coat. I’m loving faux fur pieces paired with more classic basics like cashmere sweaters and bodysuits but also loving a faux fur thrown over a party dress. Whichever route you go, I guarantee you’ll gain tons of compliments. 

The classic basic that everyone needs multiples of in their closet. I swear, I could live in my cashmere sweaters in the winter months. Not only are they so soft and cozy but they work will with basically anything and are appropriate for basically anywhere. Heading to your office? Grab a cashmere sweater. Going to happy hour? Grab a cashmere sweater. Have a travel day? Cashmere sweater wins again. They also make great gifts.  

I’m one of those people who is always wearing gold jewlrey so I’ll admit I’m biased but a good pair of gold earrings top off any outfit perfectly. I love a pair that has an ’80s feel to them. Add any of the chic picks I linked below to your favorite sweater and denim look to take things up a notch. 

If there is one item that gets me actually excited for the winter months it’s these. The ultimate sleek and sexy boot that goes with essentially every winter outfit. A good pair of sleek, black, tall boots will carry you through all of winter this year and years to come. Pairs well with a mini skirt or dress, jeans, or trousers. 

There is something so sophisticated about a scarf jacket. Not to mention the two in one is so much handier than having to bring a scarf along with your coat. This jacket just says “I’m chic, polished, and expensive.” 

I didn’t think I would be calling leggings elegant but plenty of the looks I have been ooh-ing and ahh-ing over lately have incorporate a luxe version of a legging. It’s such a no brainer pant choice of winter, and the perfect easy pick when you have a day full of running around. Theres a pair from The Row I’ve linked before that I think I need. 

Long coats, wool coats, double breasted coats, whatever you want to call them they’re seriously chic and probably the number one thing I would recommend buying if elegance is your goal this winter. They have a polish and sophistication that other coats just don’t have. Every chic New Yorker I know has one or two of these in their outerwear rotation.