Winter Rut, Who? 30 Classic Items Reviving My Closet

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Most Wanted is a weekly series in which one editor, staffer, or influencer shares their top 30 must-haves or current wish-list items.

I'll admit it: I'm having a case of the winter scaries, but not in the way you'd think. Winter is always challenging for me—I prefer long summer days at the beach over dark winter nights at home—but the weather is what really throws me off. It's still 80 degrees here in Southern California during the day, but by nighttime, that suspiciously warm weather is replaced with frigid temps (by my standards, anyway). So, as you can imagine, dressing for a West Coast winter can feel impossible. It's way too warm for cashmere in the daytime, and too cold for my light-sweater-and-jeans combo in the evenings. The solution? A shopping trip, of course.

Whenever I'm looking to add to my closet, I always keep three adjectives in mind—classic, effortless, and high-quality. After spending countless hours scrolling, I've finally landed on 30 items that meet this criteria. Think chic pleated trousers, sculptural earrings, and velvet Mary Janes, to name a few. Keep reading to see everything I'm adding to my cart to get me out of my winter rut.

Track Sweatpant

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Track Sweatpant

I'm following the sporty-short trend into winter with these track pants.

The Julie Drop Earrings

Lié Studio

The Julie Drop Earrings

Every It girl I know raves about this brand, and these cool silver earrings are the perfect introduction.

Velvet Pumps

Mary Janes, but make them fancy.

Pointelle Long-Sleeve T-Shirt

J.Crew

Pointelle Long-Sleeve T-Shirt

You can never go wrong with a basic long-sleeve and the pointelle detail is so cute.

Toteme Black The 'Slim Ankle' Boots

Toteme

Black 'The Slim Ankle' Boots

These boots are a no-brainer purchase.

Velvet Scrunchie

The velvet material makes this simple scrunchie look so luxe.

Navy Ripley Pleated Trousers

The Frankie Shop

Navy Ripley Pleated Trousers

This pair of Frankie Shop pants is currently on sale—run.

Prada Arqué Small Shearling Shoulder Bag

Prada

Arqué Small Shearling Shoulder Bag

Shearling bags for winter just make sense.

Garçon Classic Chambray Shirt in Neela Wash

J.Crew

Garçon Classic Chambray Shirt

Don't discount the power of a crisp medium-wash denim shirt.

Adidas Japan Shoes

Skip the sambas—everyone is raving about the brand's newest style: the Japan sneaker.

Wide Belt in Spazzolato Leather

J.Crew

Suede Roller-Buckle Belt

Everyone needs a simple black belt in their closet.

Stella

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Stella Low Slung Palazzo

Sorry, skinny jeans—I'm just not over wide-leg baggy silhouettes just yet.

The Addison Sunglasses

These look so sophisticated, you'd never guess they're under $100.

Sleeveless Dress

The boatneck detail adds major charm to this little black dress.

Velvet Bucket Hat

I'm going through a velvet phase—can you tell?

Long Sleeve Off the Shoulder Top

Zeagoo

Long Sleeve Off the Shoulder Top

I'm in my early twenties, of course a going-out top is making my shopping list.

Infinity Chain Necklace

Pandora

Infinity Chain Necklace

I'm hopping on the charm trend starting with this dainty gold chain as the base.

Farrah Boot

The perfect denim style to wear with all of your favorite winter boots.

Sadie Crew

I'm a sucker for the basics.

Sparkling Huggie Hoop Earrings

Pandora

Sparkling Huggie Hoop Earrings

Adding some sparkle to my everyday wardrobe is as easy as including these huggies in my current pared-back ear stack.

Adria Low-Rise Wide Leg

AG

Adria Low-Rise Wide Leg

These look incredibly comfy.

Small Chelsea Bucket Bag

Kurt Geiger

Small Chelsea Bucket Bag

I'm in the market for a bucket bag and I'm into the tan color of this Kurt Geiger find.

Cathy Wide Leg Jeans

Mavi

Cathy Wide Leg Jeans

The cuffed hem adds a cool factor to this wide-leg style.

Fashion Clog

Cozy slippers will always make the cut.

jeans Savannah Straight Leg

Mavi

Savannah Straight Leg

I like that these jeans are straight but not skin-tight.

Jo Jacket

I'm taking the barn jacket craze with me into next year.

Yarndye Scarf

Kurt Geiger

Yarndye Scarf

I'm heading to New York next year, and I know this will come in handy.

Roxie Lane Mid Chelsea Boot

Timberland

Roxie Lane Mid Chelsea Boot

I can feel the chunky lug sole comeback happening.

Lightweight Insulated Anorak Jacket

Timberland

Lightweight Insulated Anorak Jacket

I'm also eyeing this puffer jacket for my NY trip.

The Larkin

I'm due for a new pair of glasses and this tortoiseshell pattern is speaking to me.

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