After several months of cold weather, we’re looking forward to spring and don’t feel like buying new winter clothes now, even on sale. As a result, many don’t know what to wear and end up donning the same looks repeatedly, making February the most boring month for fashion and style. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Here are some outfit ideas and inspiration from Instagram to refresh your winter looks without having to shop in January unless you want to, of course.
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1- Give Your Scarf a New Life
February rolls in, and that scarf wrapped around your neck suddenly feels like it’s suffocating you. Time for a reset.
We took some inspiration from Leandra Medine, who, let’s be honest, has the most perfect Instagram out there. Leandra is also the founder of Café Leandra, an online shop where you can buy the looks she curates on her Substack. Here, she shows us how adding brooches or even tying your scarf in reverse can give your outfit a whole new vibe.
Lately, I’ve been layering silk scarves with wool, mixing patterns and textures—because why not?
2- Colour Therapy
Not even vitamin D drops can boost your mood like a good dose of colour.
Step outside in February, and everything is grey—the sky, the buildings, even the economic forecasts. So, head straight to your wardrobe, grab every colourful piece you own, and wear it. Don’t overthink the final look—just trust the process.
Take a cue from hairstylist Amy Claire Peden and let your browns, greys, and burgundies take a little break. Instead, bring back the greens, yellows, and pinks.
3- Something’s Got to Shine
Boring February might not bring the sun, but something’s got to shine.
Sofia de Moser Leitão nailed it by adding two standout touches to her look: a glossy Gucci bag (similar) and a pair of patent leather mod-style boots straight out of the ’60s. The contrast between her classic beige twinset and tartan skirt with these retro accessories is simply genius.
If bags and shoes aren’t your thing, bring the shine with gloves, brooches, or even a statement hairpiece. Because a little sparkle goes a long way.
4- Pimp Your Boot
This is one of the best tricks to beat boring February!
Dress up your knee-high boots with chains or a string of pearls—because, as fashion lover and software engineer Katya Klema says, the details make the outfit. And the mood too.
5- Wear a Little Summer Now
Start carrying your straw bag everywhere—yes, even in February.
The contrast between winter layers and straw adds that effortlessly chic French allure to your outfit. Plus, it’s an instant mood booster, reminding you that spring and summer are just around the corner.
Photo courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week