We all know that staples are an important part of a wardrobe, yet we find that during the colder months, having your foundations in place is more important than ever. It’s all about simple pairings: a chunky knit and straight-leg jeans, a long-line puffer and lace-up combat boots. Minimal effort, maximum impact. To get you started, we’ve rounded up the seven winter staples that we personally turn to year after year and never fail to give our cold-weather capsules a boost. From Arket’s staple puffer coat to Uniqlo’s time-tested knitwear, scroll down to see and shop our edit.
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