What to Keep in Your Closet for 2026

Before stepping into a new year, it’s tempting to think everything needs to change. But the most elegant wardrobes evolve, season after season, with a few pieces that remain relevant no matter the trends.

Here are the pieces I would advise you to keep or buy if you don’t have them yet.

Wool Blazers

Keep your wool or tweed blazers from last year. Pair them with jeans for daytime, combine them with a belt to emphasize your waist or layer over a slip dress for evening.

Long Coats

The oversized coat remains essential. Wool trenches, soft faux-fur and shearling outerwear can act as both comfort and statement. Keep your long coats and style them with some accessories such as contrasting scarf, or leather gloves.

Knitwear

Keep your neutral sweaters and ribbed turtlenecks, especially in camel, cream, or soft gray. The focus for 2026 is on layering: a fine cashmere knit under a blazer or a heavier one over a silk shirt. Quality knits add warmth and softness to every look.

Think about investing in some colored sweaters, like a red one. And if you need inspiration on how to style it, you can read more about it here.

Leather Pieces

Leather continues to be one of the main materials during any autumn/winter season. Save leather skirts, because they are here to stay until spring. Pair them with softer fabrics such as wool, cashmere, or lace for contrast. Brown, burgundy, and black leather remain timeless. 

Statement Accessories

Accessories carry more importance than ever. The list of accessories you need to have if you want to be chic every year: faux fur scarfs, oversized scarfs, hats, golden jewelry, leather gloves.