2 Low-Effort Winter Outfit Ideas From H&M, Madewell, and Gap

Let’s be honest. By the time January hits, my motivation to construct a look is at an all-time low. I want to appear as though I’ve spent 45 minutes curating an ensemble while actually spending approximately three minutes between getting out of my bed and firing up the coffee maker. This season, I’ve concocted two simple outfit recipes that feel decidedly elevated but require zero brain power, and they’re impossible to mess up.

My first go-to formula? An oversize, textured knit from H&M tucked into Madewell‘s signature wide-leg denim paired with black ankle boots and a matching wool overcoat. It’s the art gallery vibe that evokes a strong sense of style without venturing into dry-cleaning territory.