What You Need to Keep Your New Year's Style Resolution

Sure, pants have the ability to keep you warmer than a skirt can, but if you shop for pencils and midis in the right fabrics (think: leather, fleece, and wool), they will keep you just as toasty. Wear them with heavy-duty tights—we love Wolford's offerings—and voilà!  

Shop the look: Topshop leather skirt, $180; topshop.com. James Perse stretch-fleece skirt, $225; net-a-porter.com. J. Crew Merino wool skirt, $168; jcrew.com. 

Revamp your workwear wardrobe with timeless classics, like a wool-blend wide leg pant, a crisp button front blouse, and a sleek bootie. For an extra dose of boardroom chic, accessorize with a chunky menswear-inspired watch. 

Shop the look: H&M blouse, $20; hm.com. Rag & Bone pants, $425; net-a-porter.com. Akira booties, $60; shopakira.com. Nixon watch, $200; shopbop.com. 

We know how hard it can be to resist a beautiful brocade or silk-blend topper, but a warm puffer is a wardrobe essential. Invest in one now and wear it forever. 

Shop the look: Moncler, $1,709; moncler.com

Start with a graphic, colorful accessory, like this rich pump, which plays on burgundy, powder pink, and black. From there, pull out the piece's softest hue for a tonal play—but don’t wear the shade from head-to-toe. Instead, opt for a different tone within the same color family, like this cinnamon-hued sweater.

Shop the look: J. Crew sweater, $88 (originally $90); jcrew.com. DKNY pants, $213 (originally $355); stylebop.com. Gianvito Rossi pumps, $612 (originally $875); mytheresa.com. 

If the menswear-inspired trend intimidates you, it's important to know that fit is everything. Seek out tuxedo separates that hug your frame for a sexy, ultra-flattering look. For an extra dose of femininity, style your suit with a come-hither shoe.

Shop the look: Reiss jacket, $322 (originally $465); reiss.com. Reiss pants, $150 (originally $245); reiss.com. Zara pumps, $90; zara.com.

If you have a hankering for a pair of not-so-basic sneakers, but the idea of bold kicks scare you, opt for a style doused in a moody color or a classic print. Both will pack a punch without going over-the-top. 

Shop the look (from top): Lacoste, $62 (originally $125); bloomingdales.com. Vince, $295; shopbop.com. Nike, $115; net-a-porter.com. 

To cure your pattern-phobia, play with prints in the same color family. Blues and blacks play well together as do stripes and florals. Metallic extras complement the look, too. We love a gunmetal shoe paired with cool shades. 

Shop the look: Tibi pullover, $365; tibi.com. Mango pants, $50 (originally $70); mango.com. Manolo Blahnik pumps, $735; neimanmarcus.com.