5 Winter Trends and How to Wear Them Right Now

There are two distinctive categories of epic outfits these days: before 2020 and after. What was considered over-the-top before really pales in comparison to the maximalism we're seeing these days, with people fully embracing a reason to get dressed up and leave their homes. It certainly feels like personal style has never been more discussed or expressed. Everyone is truly wearing clothing for themselves these days, and it feels beyond exciting.

And while winter gets a bad reputation, it's actually the perfect time to showcase all of your impulse buys you added to your cart while you were stuck inside. With layering, you can wear all of your favorite pieces at once—and there's never been a time where that's more welcomed. Especially because the winter trends of the year are extremely colorful, bold, and joyful. Do you want to wear a sequin holiday dress over a pair of work pants? Go ahead, the Y2k resurgence has given you its blessing.

But if you feel out of the loop with winter trends, which makes sense given we spent most of the last three winters on our couches, we've got you covered. Below find five of the best winter trends worth investing in now, from the return of the mini skirt (even in extreme temperatures) to oxford shirting to super bright colors. Trust us when we say they'll actually make you want to brave the weather to show off your 'fit.