From Big Scarves to Furry Hats—Prepare to See These 5 Winter Accessories in 2023

I don't know about you, but I'm definitely feeling the winter blues right now, and the dreary weather hardly helps. But with any new season comes a brand-new round of trends, and I'll be taking this opportunity as a bit of styling escapism and reporting on the latest among them. As always, I've got you covered with everything from coat trends to boot trends, and this winter, the accessories are especially exciting. I'm delighted to introduce seven items that stand out right now, and don't worry they're functional too.

If you live in a colder climate (and I'm going to include the Great British weather on that list), you know that winter accessories are a category all of their own. During the rest of the year, our hats, scarves, and sunglasses are simply the stylish choices that enhance our outfits, but during the winter, they're non-negotiables that can make or break a case of frostbite. The good news: The winter accessory trends on deck in 2023 are as cool as they are practical, with new items like arm warmers and old favourites like scarves continuing to take centre stage. 

To discover the seven trendy accessories that are inundating our streets and feeds right now, just keep scrolling. I can't escape these items—nor do I want to.

The power of social media is no joke. Once the chunky, oversized, blanket scarves from ACNE Studios began to appear in various outfit-styling and haul videos on TikTok, the internet snapped them up in no time. While the exact ones are an investment at £300, plenty of oversized and extra-long statement scarves have popped up in every colour, print, and price tag under the sun. Swooping yours effortlessly over one shoulder is the key to wearing this trend.

SHOP THE TREND:

If there's one trend I'm most excited about, it's these soft and furry hats that have appeared in plenty of fall/winter 2022 collections, from Dolce & Gabbana to Gucci. Despite the high-fashion endorsement, it's not a requirement to drop hundreds on a designer one—trust me. I've found so many cute and fun shearling and faux-fur hats for £100 or less. 

SHOP THE TREND:

I hate to say it, but we told you so. Who What Wear reported on the uptick in sporty cycling-inspired sunglasses nearly a year ago, and even though 2023 has only just begun, they're still making their mark. Say what you will about the divisive shades, but designers such as Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga have been pioneering the look for a minute, and now, emerging labels such as Poppy Lissman and Raie are putting their stamp on it, too.

Berets had been suspiciously out of the fashion news cycle for a while up until now, so it makes sense that this winter marked their return onto our radars. Certainly, the quintessential Parisian toppers have never been "out," but this winter, they're reemerging in all manner of bright hues, bold prints, and quirky crochet textures.

SHOP THE TREND:

Rumblings of the oversized bag's return to style have been bubbling in the fashion world lately, and if the S/S '23 runway is any indication, this year marks the noteworthy shift from small and structured bags to large and slouchy totes. Look for shoulder bags in rich textures like woven leather or faux fur.

SHOP THE TREND:

Up Next: The Under-£100 Gems We've Bookmarked This Month