The Fashion Trends of Winter 2021: Your Guide

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You don't have to sacrifice being warm and cozy in the name of fashion. For winter 2021, designers have found ways to impart style on even the coziest of pieces—like puffer coats and leggings. Not overly complicated or fussy, this winter's trends are all about adaptability. Whether you're hitting the holiday party circuit or have intentions of planting yourself firmly between your couch cushions, these pieces can do both. Ahead, we've got six of our favorite winter trends you can start shopping now.

Geometry Class

Look instantly pulled together by throwing on a power printed jacket. Not in the mood for chit chat? One of these will do all of the talking for you.

Stand Studio Nino Coat

La Doublej Bird Appliqué Wool Coat

DANCASSAB Angela Coat

Sea Helena Geometric Belted Coat

Sergio Hudson Giraffe Print Swing Coat

Avec Les Filles Double-Face Star Print Cocoon Coat

Mad for Plaid (Skirts)

Pair plaid skirts with cable knit cardigans, fitted blazers, and turtlenecks for a sophisticated nod to back-to-school.

Maje Tartan Plaid Pleated Mini Skirt

Molly Goddard Ruffle Checked Mini Skirt

AREA Check Pattern Mini Skirt

Aritzia olive mini 15" skirt High-waisted, pleated mini skirt

Isabel Marant Etoile Plaid Gathered Skirt

J.Crew Plaid Skirt

Legging Up

Leggings are not groundbreaking, but in even more fabric and fit options, they should find a way into your winter wardrobe this season.

Wolford Latex Stirrup Leggings

Frankie Shop Stretch Jersey Flare Leggings

Simon Miller Stretch Stirrup Leggings

Pinko High Shine Faux Leather Leggings

LESET Stirrup Leggings

Totême Ankle Zip Leggings

Theory Button-Hem Cotton-Blend Leggings

Splits59 Raquel High-Waist Flared Leggings

Blue Jean Baby

Head-to-toe denim was big for fall, and we're continuing to see it thriving through the winter season. Play with patchwork styles and a range of washes for denim that's anything but dull.

MOTHER Patchwork Chambray Jacket

E.L.V. DENIM Two Tone Jeans

STAUD Denim Jacket

RETROFÊTE Ada distressed denim jacket

Veronica Beard Kimpton Denim-Plaid Combo Jacket

A Rush of Ruching

Be the belle of this season's intimate holiday gatherings in dresses brimming with feminine ruching details.

A.L.C. Colorblock Ruched Dress

Marni ruched-effect shirt

Veronica Beard Stretch Cotton Dress

Pinko ruched-effect top

Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini Ruched Pencil Skirt

Tove Ruched Poplin Maxi Dress

Ski School Cool

Keep snug as a bug in oversized puffer coats that can be worn on the mountains, but look just as slick on city streets.

Ambush Down Puffer Coat

Rag & Bone Rudy Puffer Coat

Proenza Schouler White Label Faux Leather Puffer Trench Coat

Baum und Pferdgarten Coastal Communities Brooks Puffer Coat

Apparis Jemma Faux Leather Puffer

Artizia Quilted Corduroy Down Puffer Jacket

Tory Burch Printed Hooded Down Jacket

ZARA Puffer Jacket

Sara Holzman is the Style Director at Marie Claire, where she has worked in various roles to ensure the brand's fashion content continues to inform, inspire, and shape the conversation around fashion's ever-evolving landscape. A Missouri School of Journalism graduate, she previously held fashion posts at Condé Nast’s Lucky and Self and covered style and travel for Equinox’s Furthermore blog. Over a decade in the industry, she’s guided shoots with top photographers and stylists from concept to cover. Based in NYC, Sara spends off-duty hours running, browsing the farmer's market, making a roast chicken, and hanging with her husband, dog, and cat. Find her on Instagram at @sarajonewyork.