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MICHAEL Michael Kors ribbed knitted wool cape, £275, at Net-a-Porter
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Marc by Marc Jacobs shearling & leather wedge ankle boots, £250, at Net-a-Porter
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McQ Alexander McQueen tartan crop zipper skinny trouser, £275, at my-wardrobe.com
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Banana Republic snood, £29.99, for stockists call 0207 758 3550
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Edun sweater, £295, at Browns Fashion
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Ongwat 'Umbrella' gunmetal earrings, £135, at Kabiri
Despite the gloomy days and temptation to hibernate throughout January (working week excepted, of course), there's always the possibility that you'll decide to leave the house, be it for fresh air and country walks or pub lunches. Wardrobe-wise comfort will be high on your list of priorities, as well as keeping out the cold, but we suggest that ditching the sofa-appropriate lounge wear in favour of something a little more stylish isn't a bad idea. Scroll through our edit of cosy (and flattering) knits, richly-coloured cords and shearling-lined accessories for a spot of fashion-forward winter dressing inspiration...