Anyone else feel like you get to this point in the year and just have no idea what to wear? I’ve been embracing Christmas jumpers and sequins for all of December and now it’s time to think about the normality of January.
A new year doesn’t need to necessarily mean a whole new wardrobe – you can just invest in one or two key pieces just to freshen things up a bit and start 2026 as you mean to go on. Need inspiration? It doesn’t get better than Amal Clooney.
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Mango
Double-Breasted Wool Coat
Whenever I buy a coat, I always just stick to black or camel, but khaki green is a much softer alternative, and, as Amal demonstrates, it works so beautifully with colours like cream and black. The military-style buttons on this Mango coat are a nice nod to Amal’s coat.
H&M
Rib-Knit Turtleneck Dress
It looks like Amal is wearing a turtleneck top with a textured mini skirt, but this knitted jumper dress is the easy way to get the look. Team yours with black tights and Chelsea boots to sail through January without a single wardrobe dilemma.
Dune London
Positivity Chunky Block Heel Chelsea Boots
These elastic panel boots are a great match for Amal’s. The chunky heel feels a bit more polished than flat boots, but it’s really manageable while you’re trying to get in your 10,000 steps!
Lipsy
Olive Green Asymmetrical Funnel Neck Belted Coat
M&S
Air-Yarn Roll Neck Jumper
Cream and khaki is a very chic colour palette to embrace for the New Year, and it much less harsh than black and white. Team this roll neck knit with flared jeans if Amal’s mini isn’t for you.
Zara
Water Repellent Leather Chelsea Ankle Boots
You don’t have to spend much on a good pair of Chelsea boots, as this water repellent style from Zara proves. Sturdy? Yes. Wear with everything appeal? Absolutely. These are ticking all the right boxes.
We’re used to seeing Amal look impossibly glamorous on the red carpet, but I always love to see what she wears for more dressed-down days the most.
She loves an oversized accessory, so it’s no surprise Amal added some statement earrings and sunglasses to her lunch look. The earrings pick up on the shiny military-inspired buttons on her coat, and she added a tan leather shoulder bag to complement the colour palette of her outfit.