We've officially made it out the other side of January and have entered the month of love, and whilst February can still feel just as grey and depressing, we've decided our wardrobes don't have to reflect this grim British weather. Yes, trends are cropping up ready for sunnier times ahead – hello pale pinks and polka dots – but before we go full springtime joy, we want to embrace the moodier, more sultry vibes that the end of the winter season brings.
Along with the day of Saint Valentine, the highly anticipated release of Wuthering Heights this month is delivering fanciful outfit inspo via both Cathy's costumes and Margot's press tour wardrobe, which feel totally darkly fairytale and appropriate for the time of year. Enter Mango's romantic ruffles that nail the February brief. This dress has lovesick pining amongst the gloomy moors written all over it.
The floaty semi-sheer fabric is TDF, and it couldn't scream Valentine's more than in this deep red wine hue, proving that our obsession with the season's hottest shade, burgundy, is never waning. Expertly styled with sturdy knee-high boots, take a gander at Chloé's AW25 runway, and you can see that Mango's gorge midi would slot right in amongst the dreamy bohemian looks from the show.
To channel Chloé's beloved boho styling, add a belt to Mango's free-flowing ruffle midi, a studded leather or thin chain style will both work nicely, and a long drop pendant statement necklace. FYI, the more opulent the better.
To double down on the tonal dressing, think ruby-encrusted rings and burgundy leather accessories, and then when temps start to rise, swap out your winter boots for suede sandals and continue the romantic aesthetic well into spring. The French fashion house would certainly approve.
Sophie Leen is the Bookings Editor for Cosmopolitan UK and Women's Health UK. She specialises in creating fashion and shopping content across both digital and print platforms, as well as producing all of our fashion editorial photoshoots, which have included our digital cover with Olly Alexander and our curve influencer’s letter to the high street story. Sophie also looks after our Try Before You Train franchise where our team have tested and reviewed over 100 gymwear items.
