Winter is officially here, and figuring out what to wear when it's freezing outside is not always the easiest of tasks. But if you're in need of a new coat, a cute going out skirt, or just want to know what to wear these days, this is the place to look. Here, we've laid out 5 of the biggest trends you can expect to see this winter, from the new it color of the season to the newest and coolest textures and silhouettes, and how to start shopping for them now.

Athleisure

The best part about this trend has always been (and always will be) that you get to incorporate loungewear into your look. Whether it's by wearing a hoodie under a blazer or wearing your track pants with a heel, it's all about dressing for comfort.

paris, france march 07 a model walks the runway during the miu miu ready to wear fallwinter 2023 2024 fashion show as part of the paris fashion week on march 7, 2023 in paris, france photo by victor virgilegamma rapho via getty images
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Brown

We're going to see a major rise in chocolate brown this winter. From statement coats to basic staple pieces, consider brown the it color of the season.

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Party Skirts

This winter is the season of the funky micro mini. Sequins, embroidery, bows, fringe—you name it and it's on a skirt.

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Fuzzy Textures

While it's freezing out, at least you'll be in the comfort of a super soft coat. This winter is all about soft and fuzzy textures, whether it's in the form of a coat, sweater, or skirt.

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Leather

Sure, leather isn't anything new, but it might be time for you to add a leather coat to your wardrobe, if designers have anything to say about it. From trench coats to bomber jackets, you can let your outerwear be the center of your outfit.

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Danielle Flum
Fashion editor
Danielle is the Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers the American and British ready-to-wear markets and handles fashion for all covers and fashion stories in book and online. When she's not working on print, she covers all the latest fashion trends and news for digital. Danielle started as a Fashion Intern for Cosmopolitan in 2016 and has been with the magazine ever since. Follow her journey in the fashion industry on Instagram.