Thick woollen knitwear provides the foundation to every winter wardrobe, but how you layer it is the real game-changer. Combining two tactile textures will not only double-up the cosy factor, it will produce some sumptuously chic results – think chunkier knits atop finer ribbing, contrasting stitches, and plush shearling paired with wool. Meanwhile, leather coats, blazers and trousers introduce a palette cleanser with smoother textures that cut through the fuzz to add a sleeker edge. Elsewhere, if it’s the footwear you stumble over when pulling together a look, knee-high winter boots worn with miniskirts – the ultimate transeasonal ensemble – or layered under longer hemlines like denim maxis are an editor-approved styling trick that instantly makes an outfit look fashion-forward.