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Knit Hoods Faux Fur Scarves Prep School Pins Statement Leather Gloves

The Winter Bucket Hat Triangle Bandana Scarves Animal Print Accents Slouchy Boots

Key Takeaways

• Winter weather requires bundling up, but there's currently so much innovation across accessories like scarves, gloves, and hairpins, helping you stay chic in the cold.

• Fluffy textures, bold prints, and winter-forward takes on staples like bandanas and bucket hats are just a few ways to elevate your look this season.

Whether you love or hate winter, dressing for freezing temps isn’t always inspiring—especially when it means leaving the warmth of your toasty bed. But with the chill comes the perfect opportunity to get creative with bundling up in style. The key to mastering your cold-weather uniform? Topping off your layers of cozy cashmere sweaters and wool coats with winter accessories that keep you warm while looking effortlessly cool. 

This season’s buzziest accessory trends deliver exactly that. From the triangle-shaped, bandana-style scarves that have been spotted on every It girl from Gigi Hadid to Kendall Jenner, to the statement winter hats and animal print–covered accents dominating our style feeds, the options are as chic as they are functional. Ahead, see eight winter accessory trends worth adding to your cart—and maybe even venturing out into the cold for.

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Knit Hoods

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Whether you call them balaclavas, snoods, or bonnets, knit hoods are having a moment this winter. The cold-weather accessory also dominated the street style scene last year, but this season, brands are experimenting with new fabrics, silhouettes, and styles. Think chunky cable knits, ribbed cashmere blends, and unexpected color combos that double as a scarf and a hat.

Equal parts cozy and cool, the knit hood is the ultimate winter blend of fashion and function. Wear yours layered under a tailored wool coat for a polished look, or pair it with a puffer and oversized sunnies for a street-style spin that feels effortlessly cool.

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Faux Fur Scarves

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Faux fur dominated the fall 2025 runways in every form, but after appearing at shows like Prada, Chloé, and Toteme, furry scarves have made the leap from runway to real life as one of winter’s standout accessory trends. Every cool girl from New York to Copenhagen is styling plush versions in a variety of textures, from shaggy, ‘70s-inspired boho takes to sleek, ultra-glam styles. Whether you opt for an oversized statement piece to top off a classic black coat or a shorter collar version for just a touch of texture, a faux fur scarf will keep you warm while looking luxe.

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Prep School Pins

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We’ve already spotlighted the prep-school hair pin trend, endorsed by everyone from Sabrina Carpenter to Lily-Rose Depp to Sadie Sink. But the accessory works especially well for winter, as it's ideal for taming hat hair or adding polish to any scarf-and-coat combo. Tapping into the season’s preppy fashion revival, this school picture–inspired look only requires a single bobby pin or barrette to keep your hair in place—though you can also sport multiple if you're feeling fancy.

For holiday parties, opt for a pin adorned with sparkling embellishments to top off your festive look. For everyday wear, a simple barrette or sleek, no-frills pin delivers just the right touch to your cool-weather ensembles.

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Statement Leather Gloves

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Leather gloves may be a classic, but this winter’s iterations are anything but basic. From long, opera-style silhouettes to woven textures and bold colors like this winter's trending burgundy, statement leather gloves have emerged as one of the season’s must-have accessories. On the Fall 2025 runways, designers like Khaite, Michael Kors, and Max Mara took the look to new heights—literally—with dramatic, above-the-elbow styles that stole the spotlight.

Sleek yet striking, leather gloves layer beautifully over a streamlined turtleneck or styled with textured outerwear. For an unexpected twist, style your statement rings and bangles over top.

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The Winter Bucket Hat

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Bucket hats may be synonymous with summer, but this winter, fresh textures are giving the classic silhouette a seasonal makeover. From cloche-inspired wool designs to cozy shearling, ribbed knits, and fuzzy finishes, winterized bucket hats are a fresh alternative to the season’s go-to beanie. Celebrities from Jennifer Lawrence to Olivia Rodrigo to Kendall Jenner have embraced the trend—Lawrence in a ribbed cashmere style, Rodrigo in a gray wool design, and Jenner keeping it sleek in The Row’s black wool-blend bucket hat. And as the temps continue to drop, we're bound to see even more winter bucket hats on our feeds.

For a more elevated look, go for a wool style in black or gray that pairs well with any outerwear. After a more playful take? Try a faux fur or shearling style that will keep you even cozier.

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Triangle Bandana Scarves

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No, you’re not imagining it: Every cool girl, from Gigi Hadid and Hailey Bieber to your favorite style influencers, has swapped oversized blanket scarves for triangle scarves. The bandana-inspired silhouette is the cold-weather equivalent of last summer’s silk scarf trend, and it recently hit peak popularity when Hadid’s cashmere brand, Guest in Residence, immediately sold out its entire range of bandana knit scarves.

Smaller triangle scarves can be styled Babushka-style around the head or as a chic topper around the neck or shoulders. Longer silhouettes offer more versatility, lending an oversized, draped look when worn around the neck.

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Animal Print Accents

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From leopard, zebra, and snakeskin to the rising popularity of cow and fawn prints, fashion’s animal kingdom takeover is going strong. This winter, any of the season’s trending animal prints are a guaranteed way to break up your all-black winter wardrobe with zero effort.

The options are endless: Think snakeskin boots, leopard hats, and zebra print bags. Want something that feels more fresh? Try a pair of cow print boots or fawn print loafers, two of the style set's emerging favorites.

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Slouchy Boots

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Bringing a touch of Y2K nostalgia, slouchy boots stormed the fall 2025 runways, from Isabel Marant to Khaite and Louis Vuitton. The roomy, boho-inspired boot is great for easing into winter dressing with its comfortable, layering-friendly silhouette.

Sneaking a pair of heat tech leggings under your pants? You can still tuck all your layers into a pair of slouchy boots without feeling too bundled up to move—the ultimate cold-weather win.

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