11 Low-Key Outfits Everyone Will Want to Wear This December

It can be difficult to know what to wear in December when cold weather is undeniable and your schedule is packed. With freezing days to navigate, get-togethers to go to, big meals to eat (stretchy trousers are really the dream ticket), glitzy parties to attend (even if your numbers are small), workdays to still power through (wherever you may be carrying them out) and some cosy lounging moments to enjoy, multiple trendy winter outfits are required—this we know. Assembling them, however, is a different story. Striking the perfect balance between being warm and looking stylish isn't an easy task, but don't worry. We have a solution.

We've looked to the stylish people we follow on Instagram to bring you some much-needed outfit inspiration for the month ahead. Whether your old winter coat needs replacing or you're looking for ensembles that you can wear from your home-office desk direct to last-minute drinks on a Friday night, our chic friends have got you. Scroll on to see exactly what to wear in December, and you'll see out the year on fashion form.

1. SHEARLING COAT + STRAIGHT-LEG JEANS + CHUNKY BOOTS

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Style Notes: Shearling coats will help to keep you toasty in even the coldest spells. 

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2. JUMPER DRESS + CHECKED COAT + KNEE BOOTS

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Style Notes: Knitted dresses are incredibly versatile and integral to many winter aesthetics. Give them instant polish with knee boots. 

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3. LEATHER JACKET + SLIP SKIRT + COMBAT BOOTS

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Style Notes: Winter presents the perfect opportunity to test out new texture combinations. I'm obsessed with this pairing of soft satin and hardwearing leather. 

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4. TAILORED BLAZER + MATCHING TROUSERS + CONTRASTING BOOTS

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Style Notes: Investing in matching separates will help minimise the time you spend getting ready and maximise your time under the covers; an essential winter hack. 

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5. KNITTED CO-ORD + SHEARLING SLIPPERS

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Style Notes: For days where comfort is key (which, if we're being honest, is a large chunky of December) look no further than the knitted co-ord. 

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6. CARDIGAN + JEANS + KNEE BOOTS

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Style Notes: Bestow your December outfits with French girl flair with a belted cardigan, jeans, and knee-boots. 

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7. OVERSIZED SWEATER + JEANS + LOAFERS

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Style Notes: A jumper and jeans is a hard combination to beat; throw in some Prada loafers and this is pretty much my dream December 'fit. 

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8. KNITTED TOP + MATCHING SKIRT + SQUARE-TOE BOOTS

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Style Notes: Trouser co-ords aren't your only option, either. There's something about skirt-and-jumper sets that makes you look so rich when you wear them—and who doesn't want to look expensive? 

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9. WOOLLEN COAT + ROLL-NECK + MINISKIRT

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Style Notes: Just because it's December that doesn't mean you can't still wear the trending miniskirt you bought at the start of the season. Pair it with a roll-neck jumper and a woollen coat for a toasty finish. Tights are always an option, too, remember. 

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10. PUFFER JACKET + CABLE-KNIT + WIDE-LEG JEANS

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Style Notes: Our love of puffer coats is showing no signs of waning. I'm into the slew of shorter styles on the market, which look incredible worn with puddle pants and denim. 

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This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.

Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over twelve years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories, and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, works closely with influencer talent on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media. Previously, Maxine appeared on TV in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o. 


Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship, she was offered a position on the Look magazine fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. She went on to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others. Maxine works remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh.