The winter chill always brings that sense of dread when you discover it’s -5 degrees outside, forcing you to cover a perfectly stylish outfit with a bulky coat. However, these women have discovered a solution with incredibly chic pieces from IRO. Here’s how we observed women in NYC showcasing their favorite outerwear selections this season.
1. Not So Blue
A look we’re certainly not displeased with; she was seen donning a wool blue fringe trench, which serves as the ideal complementary piece to her dark blue jeans. Envision effortlessly chic with a fringe twist. For her capsule wardrobe, she’s sporting a soft white tee and has added some brown square-toe boots, coordinating them with a brown leather belt adorned with silver Chanel detailing. We never realized how much we appreciated the combination of blue and brown until now, completed with a deep royal blue and cream-blend bag.
2. Off-Duty Turned Edgy
An off-duty model, but in the most stylish manner possible; let’s break this down. She’s dressed in a grey sweater featuring fringe cuff detailing... did we miss the fringe memo this season? This is paired with button-detailing grey-wash jeans and a sleek grey blazer. However, the accessories are where the real magic lies: a burgundy top-handle bag, a deep plaid knit scarf, slender brown sunglasses, and short black pointed boots. Edgy and chic, blended in the most perfect way.
3. Corset Energy Is Back
We know corsets took a break from the fashion scene for a while... but they’ve made a comeback in the most unconventional yet innovative manner we’ve witnessed. Over a sweater? Absolutely. We spotted this ensemble on a chilly day: a chunky off-shoulder white knit layered beneath a snakeskin corset, creating a silhouette that is spot on.
She matched it with matte black jeans and black block boots. We never thought we could appreciate the combination of snakeskin and red until she introduced a patent red bag. A color and print pairing we will certainly keep an eye on.
4. Carrie Bradshaw Vitality
Mixing patterns, prints, and colors is the essence of the season, and we had to seize this moment as we passed by. Starting with the coat: it exudes a refined level of chic, complemented by a sleek bun and cat-eye sunglasses. However, it’s the lower half that truly embraces whimsy: red patent loafers, a heart-embellished puffer bag, and jeans with button detailing (which are trending). Completed with gray fur gloves for a simple yet impactful accessory. It seems like it’s time to ride the print wave again.
5. Subtle Opulence
At times, less is more, and she has just demonstrated that. We’re dubbing this look country-club chic for winter, yet perfectly suitable for a bustling shopping day in Soho. The tan belted trench serves as the standout piece, an essential for any fall and winter wardrobe, offering endless versatility.
She toned down the outfit with faded jeans and a tan cable knit sweater, finishing with gray suede mules and a sophisticated Polo Ralph Lauren shoulder bag. Quiet yet powerful.
6. Red, Blue, and... Windchill?
Celebrating the 4th of July in the heart of winter? We’re all for it. We spotted this denim-on-denim ensemble on a chilly day, and it was striking, particularly when layering is executed flawlessly. The secret? A warm base layer, followed by stacked denim for a bold statement. She added a vibrant red sandal because, honestly, who can resist a subtle splash of red? Completed with a practical brown everyday bag. Unconventional, yet it works, and we’re here for it.
7. Commanding Contrast
A leather coat always conveys the aura of a powerful individual. Combining such a jacket with a flowing, feminine maxi skirt? That’s a commanding statement. Casually lounging on the Soho stairs, the fusion of textures in this outfit is a triumph in our opinion. A sheer zebra maxi skirt paired with leather boots and a matching coat, finished with a woven-detail bag. Striking all the right chords of elegance and modern inspiration.
8. Power Dressing, Refined
She provides a masterclass on maintaining trendiness while successfully adhering to a business-casual dress code. A buttoned, tailored vest serves as the ultimate cheat code for instantly enhancing an outfit, and the same applies to dark-wash jeans. The structured handbag and tan wool trench coat reintroduce a style-conscious edge to office attire. And what about a sleek pair of black sunglasses? They elevate any outfit to the next level.
9. Quietly Iconic
With a pose like this and a completely black monochromatic outfit, how could this not score a perfect ten? A long leather trench coat and thin-heeled boots are nearly the definitive uniform for exuding high authority while maintaining a low-profile vibe. She complemented the all-black look with a simple shoulder bag featuring buckle details, a slicked-back hairstyle, and thick black sunglasses paired with gold hoop earrings that reflect the bag's hardware. Gold and black? An unbeatable color combination.
10. Office Who?
Pinstriped trousers offer a stylish alternative for looking classy outside the office while radiating full it-girl energy on the streets. She transformed the look from office wear to trendy by pairing them with a puffy black bomber jacket and a black turtleneck. It’s that timeless mix of an off-duty model aesthetic combined with a casually chic coffee run outfit.
