Your January 2026 Starter Pack: 5 Fashion Staples for the Month

We’ve made it to a brand-new year, and if—after a week of relaxing and indulging (as we hope)—updating your winter wardrobe is the last thing on your mind, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Enter the January starter pack: all the fashion staples you need to get through the month feeling both cosy and chic. Icy temperatures and grey days aren’t exactly inspiring when it comes to outfit planning, but with these pieces on hand, you’ll feel ready to take on whatever the month throws your way.

What does it take to be a winter staple? Let alone one for January? Well, it needs to tick two boxes: 1. It adds to your outfit in a stylistic sense and 2. It’s functional. It’s just a fact that we don’t have as much free rein in the first months of the year—so if we have to err on the side of functional, it might as well look cute too. The best way of embracing this is through items like puffer coats and hats that have a fashionable twist (like coats featuring a fresh pattern or hats in a sleek material). You also want pieces that fit the season and the rest of your closet, such as cashmere jumpers and dark-wash jeans that match your winter palette. It might feel like a lot, but we’ve selected just five pieces to do the job.