
The most beautiful retro looks for January (and the rest of winter)
January can be such an ambivalent month. One day brings deep winter weather with snowstorms and freezing cold, while the next feels like spring is just around the corner. Add to that the fact that the holiday season is definitively over by Epiphany, and I can no longer bear the sight of red and gold. While I still have some beautiful red pieces in my wardrobe that I wear in January, I find myself increasingly drawn to shades of pink and rose. 😉 In this blog post, I’m sharing a wide selection of January-friendly outfits to inspire you. From retro coats and cozy dresses to chic skirt-and-sweater combos, there’s something for everyone!
PS: of course you can wear the outfits all winter long!
The most beautiful Coats & Jackets for Winter
Even though the days are slowly getting longer and the temperatures occasionally rise noticeably, you simply can’t get through January without a coat. That’s why I’m sharing my favorite coats below – they’re not only wonderfully warm but also super glamorous. Plus, I’ll showcase some beautiful capes and cozy faux-fur jackets!
An elegant retro Coat in grey meets pink

Coat: Mädchentraum, similar via TopVintage*
Tights: Calzedonia e.g. via AboutYou*
Fishnet tights with pearls: Calzedonia, similar e.g. via Amazon*
Shoes: similiar via TopVintage*
Handbag: Furla, very similar via Fashionette*
Gloves: Roeckl, similar e.g. via Breuninger*
Hat: Vintage, similar e.g. via Amazon*
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A super warm quilted coat for the really cold days

Coat: Ginger Jackie (now called Alizarine), similar e.g. via Mytheresa*
Knitted dress: Bonprix*
Thermal tights: Calzedonia via AboutYou*
Gloves: Roeckl, e.g. via Breuninger*
Hat: Vintage, similar e.g. via Amazon*
Scarf: Vintage
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A super glamorous retro coat with faux fur

Coat: Collectif Clothing, similar via Amazon* or TopVintage*
Hat: similar via Etsy*
Gloves: Vintage, similar e.g. via TopVintage*
Stockings: Secrets in Lace
Shoes: simiar e.g. via TopVintage*
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Stylish through the snowstorm in a black retro coat

Retro coat: Hell Bunny, very similar via Amazon*
Skirt: similar e.g. via TopVintage*
Gloves: similar via TopVintage*
Beret: similar via Amazon*
Earrings: Glitter Paradise via Etsy*
Tights: Calzedonia e.g. via AboutYou*
Fishnet tights with pearls: Calzedonia, similar e.g. via Amazon*
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A red coat brings color into play

Retro coat: Hell Bunny, simiar e.g. via Amazon*
Gloves: similar via TopVintage*
Beret: similar via Amazon*
Tights: Calzedonia, e.g. via AboutYou*
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A warm fake fur jacket for cold winter days

Jacket: similar e.g. via AboutYou*
Dress: similar e.g. via Frozen Hibiscus via Etsy*
Handbag: similar e.g. via TopVintage*
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Fake fur jacket meets wide retro trousers

Fake fur jacket: Vintage, similar e.g. via Breuninger*
Trousers: Vintage, similar e.g. via TopVintage*
Turtleneck sweater: Lena Hoschek, similar e.g. via TopVintage*
Handbag: similar e.g. via TopVintage*
Gloves: Roeckl, similar e.g. via Breuninger*
Chucks: Converse*
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Black coat with leopard dress


Coat: Ginger Jackie, similar e.g. via TopVintage*
Dress: Lena Hoschek, similar e.g. via MyTheresa*
Boots: old, similar e.g. via Amazon*
Sunglasses: Vogue, similar e.g. via Amazon*
Gloves: Roeckl, e.g. via Amazon*
Cup: via Amazon*
Hairpiece: via Amazon*
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A cape for the milder winter days

Cape: Ginger Jackie, similar e.g. from Celeste Lilou via Etsy*
Sweater: Vintage, similar e.g. from Frozen Hibiscus via Etsy*
Leggings: Calzedonia via AboutYou*
Boots: Stuart Weitzman, very similar e.g. via Fashionette*
Handbag: Coccinelle, similar e.g. via Fashionette*
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Dreamy winter dresses for cold January days
Warm and elegant winter dresses usually form the basis of my outfits. Here you will find some particularly beautiful models that I still love to wear even after years.
A pink dress brings spring feelings in winter

Retro dress: Mädchentraum, similar e.g. via TopVintage*
Petticoat: similar e.g. via TopVintage*
Retro coat: Hell Bunny, very similar via Amazon*
Tights: Calzedonia, e.g. via AboutYou*
Shoes: Miss L-Fire, similar e.g. via Amazon*
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A super warm houndstooth dress for cold days


Dress: von 50′ via Etsy*
Gloves: Roeckl, e.g. via Amazon*
Jacket: similar e.g. via TopVintage*
Handbag: Furla, similar e.g. via TopVintage*
Tights: Calzedonia, e.g. via AboutYou*
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A beige tweed dress for the glam look

Dress: Von 50′, available in a different color from Von 50′ via Etsy*
Tights: Calzedonia, e.g. via AboutYou*
Beret: old, but similar e.g. via Amazon*
Boots: Tamaris, very similar e.g. via Otto*
Gloves: Vintage, similar via Etsy*
Handbag: vintage, similar e.g. via TopVintage*
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A dark red dress with a pleated skirt

Dress: Ginger Jackie, similar e.g. via Mytheresa*
Gloves: Vintage, similar via Etsy*
Shoes: very similar e.g. via Amazon*
Hat: similar via Etsy*
Stockings: Secrets in Lace
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A dreamy suit in a 50s look

Ensemble: Ginger Jackie, similar e.g. from Julia Seyfarth via Etsy*
Shoes: similiar via TopVintage*
Handbag: Furla, very similar e.g. via Fashionette*
Tights: Calzedonia, e.g. via AboutYou*
Gloves: Vintage, similar via Etsy*
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Elegant skirt-sweater combinations for winter
Of course, it doesn’t always have to be a dress. I also like to wear combinations of skirts and sweaters in winter.
A classic look with a beige skirt and black top

Top: similar e.g. via TopVintage*
Skirt: Ginger Jackie, similar e.g. via Mytheresa*
Tights: Calzedonia, e.g. via AboutYou*
Fishnet tights with pearls: Calzedonia, similar e.g. via Amazon*
Shoes: similiar via TopVintage*
Handbag: Furla, very similar via Fashionette*
Gloves: Roeckl, similar e.g. via Breuninger*
Hat: Vintage, similar e.g. via Amazon*
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A cute outfit a la Blair Waldorf (Gossip Girl)

Cape: Vintage, similar e.g. via & Other Stories*
Mini skirt: Abercrombie & Fitch, old, but similar via Amazon*
Sweater: old, but similar e.g. via & Other Stories*
Tights: Calzedonia e.g. via About You*
Beret: no name, very similar via Amazon*
Gloves: Roeckl, similar e.g. via Breuninger*
Handbag: Furla, very similar e.g. via Fashionette*
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Timeless & classy: Beige Sweater & a tartan skirt

Retro coat: Hell Bunny, very similar via Amazon*
Skirt: similar e.g. via TopVintage*
Sweater: Vintage, similar e.g. from Frozen Hibiscus via Etsy*
Gloves: similar via TopVintage*
Beret: similar via Amazon*
Earrings: Glitter Paradise via Etsy*
Tights: Calzedonia e.g. via AboutYou*
Fishnet tights with pearls: Calzedonia, similar e.g. via Amazon*
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A simple but elegant winter outfit

Skirt: Timeless London, e.g. via TopVintage*
Sweater: old, but similar e.g. from Frozen Hibiscus via Etsy*
Beret: old, but similar e.g. via Amazon*
Nylons: similar e.g. via Amazon*
Boots: Tamaris, very similar e.g. via Otto*
Necklace: old, but similar e.g. via Amazon*
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