5 Pieces You Need to Start 2025 in Style
In between gift shopping, holiday prepping, and all your other end-of-year to-dos, refreshing your wardrobe for the new year is probably the last thing on your mind. Luckily, you can pull off a not-insignificant refresh with a handful of strategic purchases—things that, when styled with the clothes you already own and love, create looks that feel new but still like you (which is always the goal). Here, five ideas.
1
The New Work Bag
Liffner Bag, $795
If your current tote is looking a little…shall we say, tired, now is a great time to upgrade. (Plus, treating yourself to a new bag might just be the boost you need to tackle your Q1 OKRs.) This one, designed in Stockholm and made in Italy, is big enough to fit your laptop and your other daily essentials. We like the tall, curved silhouette and the belt that cinches the top closed. And that chocolate-brown suede is right on-trend.
2
The Fuzzy Sweater
G. Label by goop Oversize Angora Crew, $795
Now’s the time to break out your mohair, angora, or brushed alpaca. Don’t own any? Let this luxuriously soft, delightfully downy crewneck be your gateway. We designed it with an easy, slightly slouchy fit and wide ribbing at the collar, cuffs, and hem. It’s perfect with a sheer organza skirt, a pair of flared ponte pants, or even sweats to hang at home.
3
The Statement Earring
By Pariah Earring Stack, $1,530
Nothing has the power to transform a simple look from mildly underwhelming to unimpeachably chic like a pair of chunky gold hoops. These are crafted from recycled 14-karat yellow gold (it’s certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council) and designed to approximate the look of a curated ear stack with the efficiency of a single post.
4
The Everyday Armor
Róhe Jacket, $1,010
There are moments when a full-on winter coat feels like overkill; sometimes you just need something to throw on to grab the mail or drive the kids to school. Done in dark denim with a black suede collar, this jacket—with its boxy, oversize fit and hip-length hem—is exactly that.
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The Grown-Up Ballet Flat
Le Monde Beryl Slippers, $530
Aside from the silhouette (notice how the V-shaped vamp echoes the shape of the almond toe), what makes these flats so good is the material: It’s naplack leather, which is supple but has a glossy, almost patent-leather-like finish and a cool, crinkled texture.
