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The Winter Fashion Trends 

Divya Sakthivel Student Contributor, University of Texas - Dallas
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UTD chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Winter has always been my personal favorite season for fashion, thanks to its expressive nature. The bold and dramatic ways in which texture, color, and structure collide have always fascinated me. As the winter season approaches, stylish clothing turns streets into runways and forms of personal expression. The emotions evoked through winter help everyone dress with confidence, creativity, and a hint of rebellion. 

1. Statement Coats Take Center Stage 

In winter wardrobes, most spotted items are oversized wool coats, trench silhouettes, and fur jackets. During this season, the coats are all about volume, dramatic entrances and announcing your presence to the room. Bold colors like black, emerald, cobalt, and scarlet are replacing the greys and beiges, indicating a huge shift towards confidence and emotional dressing. 

2. The Rise of Rich, Touchable Textures 

Texture is this winter’s favorite part. Think cable knit sweaters, leather, velvet, and quilted everything. The fabrics bring such life to the experience of dressing up and elevate the look to a whole new level. Fashion that can be felt, deep in the cold. 

3. Boots With Attitude 

Footwear is ever-changing, from knee-high leather boots to platform snow boots; it is always evolving. Many favorite boots have a combat-inspired style, adding a different edge to feminine outfits. Boots have warm linings and huge hardware, making them bold, practical, and unapologetically daring. 

4. Accessories That Steal the Spotlight 

This is the season where the chunky scarves, faux fur earmuffs, and leather gloves are no longer avoided but embraced with passion. However, adding a metallic handbag or a pearl headband is preferred to serve as the statement piece, turning a simple outfit into something fancy and playful. 

5. Nostalgic feeling

Retro fashion trends are making a comeback this season, and the nostalgia is hitting hard. I’m thinking of 90s puffer jackets that remind you of your Mom’s old family photos, vintage sweaters that evoke memories passed down from someone you love, and plaid pieces that remind us of the classic old-money style. These aren’t just styles that look good, but those that carry memories and warmth, making dressing up feel more fun and personal. 

6. Final Thoughts 

The fashion trends we see during winter are more bold, emotionally expressive, and stylish than those of other seasons, in my opinion. It celebrates individuality and dramatic expression through color, texture, and layers, which showcases that even in the coldest months of the year, style is warm, alive, and endlessly inspiring. This season invites everyone to dress for the story they want to tell. So wear that bold fur coat and embrace the drama!

Divya Sakthivel is a sophomore at The University of Texas at Dallas, where she is pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Finance through the Jindal School of Management. She is committed to developing technical and leadership skills that will support her career in the finance industry. Through her coursework and extracurricular involvement, she has cultivated analytical, communication, and organizational abilities that complement her passion for financial management and entrepreneurship.

Professionally, Divya gained experience by working as a financial assistant, where she analyzed profit and loss statements, managed rental property records and budgeted to reduce costs. She also showcased her entrepreneurial skills through her self-employed role as a car rental agent with TURO, where she conducted market research, secured $10,000 in equity funding, and managed operations to earn an “All Star” profile. Additionally, her leadership experience extends to campus and community involvement, including serving as a Freshman Senator on the UTD Student Government Communications Committee and as Digital Presence Chair for Keep in Mind, a nonprofit focused on awareness initiatives.

Divya enjoys opportunities to connect with others and foster her creativity. She participated in the Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program, where she honed her public speaking and leadership abilities. She brings a multicultural perspective to her work and is eager to build a meaningful career in finance while also contributing to the communities she is part of.