7 Classy Items I'm Wearing to Make My Winter Basics Less Boring

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When it comes to everyday dressing, January is usually the month I feel the least inspired. I know I'm not the only one! It's cold, I'm not quite ready to invest in a whole new season spring wardrobe yet, I'm wearing my winter basics on repeat, and my styling creativity is falling a little flat. Luckily, that's where chic winter accessories come in—and they're giving me just the mood boost my cold-weather outfits need.

After some vast searching and scrolling, below I'm listing seven of-the-moment accessories that are making my winter basics a lot less boring this season. From faux-fur scarves to trending brooches, these classy pieces are amping up my winter looks—and giving my outfits a trend-forward touch. Keep scrolling to get inspired.

Brooches

Woman in a faux-fur scarf and brooch

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The most impactful styling move this winter? A unique brooch. We've seen them all over the fashion set this season—adding polish to knits, giving tailored coats a sleek focal point, and one of my personal favorite ways to style them—cinched over a sophisticated faux-fur scarf. The chic accessory will add elegance to your winter basics in an instant. There are plenty of contemporary and vintage brooches to be found—so have fun with it.

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Long Leather Gloves

Woman in a gray sweater and long leather black gloves

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There is nothing more elegant than luxe-looking long leather gloves—a winter accessory that will immediately elevate your outfit. Opt for a black, dark brown or burgundy pair, and show them off by pulling up the sleeves of your sweater or coat.

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Faux-Fur Scarf

Woman in a gray outfit with a faux-fur scarf

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Faux-fur accessories are having a major moment right now, with scarves in particular reigning supreme. Throw one on with a sweater or over a wool coat—guaranteed to add sophistication to your look.

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Pillbox Hat

Woman in a black pillbox hat and white coat

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The 1930's pillbox hat has been growing in popularity for the past few seasons, and its vintage glamor now feels fresh for 2026. It can make even the most simplest basics feel pulled-together, polished and graceful.

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Long Pendant Necklace

Woman in a white sweater with a long pendant necklace

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Trending long pendant necklaces are here to stay in 2026, and while we saw its popularity rise to fame this past summer, the chic accessory is also perfect for the winter months—easy to style over your turtlenecks and knits. A very good investment buy for the year ahead.

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'90s Headband

Bella Hadid in a '90s headband, oval sunglasses, black leather jacket, and white jeans

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We recently spotted Bella Hadid in Aspen leaning into a very Carolyn Bessette Kennedy look—most evidently with her '90s acetate headband and beautifully blow dried hair. I find the headband to be a perfect (and affordable) winter-outfit-pick-me-up, that immediately adds a very fashion-forward touch to any look.

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Leopard Print Accessories

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The fashion set can't get enough of leopard print right now, and if you don't want to go for a full on faux-fur leopard print coat, pops of the print via shoes, a bag, or scarf, are the perfect way to lean into the trend and amp up your winter basics.

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Judith Jones
Judith Jones
Associate Shopping Director

Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.