My For You Page, Subway Commute, and Social Feeds All Agree: These Styling Tricks Are Running Winter 2026
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The best part? You likely own almost everything you need.
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When your TikTok For You page, morning subway commute, and Instagram feed all start echoing the same styling ideas, it’s usually a sign something real is happening. It’s not a “blink and you’ll miss it” micro-trend. It’s a shift in how people are actually getting dressed day-to-day. I first clocked some of these styling tricks while half-asleep on my morning walks before work, then again while doom-scrolling, and finally IRL when I realized three different people were doing the exact same thing with their coats and accessories.
This winter, the most influential looks aren’t about buying something new. They’re about how pieces are worn. From proportion tweaks to unexpected layering choices, these are the styling tricks quietly defining winter 2026, and chances are, you already own most of what you need to try them.
Use your leather skirt
Any knit or maxi dress you own has the opportunity to be reborn with the addition of a leather skirt placed on top of it. This is a fun way to make the most of what you already own.
Éterne Long Sleeve Crewneck Maxi Dress
Rue Sophie Anais Leather Midi Skirt
Use your fur scarf
For a fresh take on your winter outfits, try adding a fur scarf. This accessory feels like it came out of nowhere, but it immediately took over the fashion crowd’s closets.
Bubish Lottie Wrap
AKNVAS Faux Fur Cream Boa
Unreal Fur West End Scarf
Use your bold tights
A little black dress you’ve already worn a dozen times gets reimagined when you add bright and colorful tights. Take things to the next level by styling your look with contrasting pumps.
Stems Eden Mesh Tights
Nordstrom Vertical Pattern Mesh Tights
LECHERY Lustrous Silky Shiny 40-Denier Semi-Opaque Tights
Use your extra sweater
When in doubt, add a sweater as a tie around your neck. It might be obvious for those of your already well-versed in style, but sometimes, the classic fashion moves are the ones that never fail.
Naadam The Original Sweater
Everlane The Cropped Cardigan
Gap Cotton-Blend Relaxed Crewneck Sweater
Use your plaid shirt
The old flannel that you’ve long forgotten should come back out right around now. Whether your style it with jeans or as a waist belt on top of your trench coat, you’ll look super 2026 coded.
Babaton Utility Shirt
Free People Ashley Plaid Flannel Shirt
Tuckernuck Red Plaid Nadine Boyfriend Button Down
Use your fun socks
If you miss wearing pumps and strappy sandals in the winter, don’t be shy. Add a contrasting pair of socks that will make all the difference.
Tanner Fletcher Lace Trim House Socks
MOTHER Baby Steps Ankle Sock
Use your baggy tee
What’s a sweater these days without a plain white tee peaking out from underneath? This might feel obvious, but it’s a styling trick that had a major moment last year.
Babaton Interlock Cotton Function T-Shirt
Pistola Veronica Top