STYLE AND CULTURE

3 LOOKS TO RECREATE THIS MONTH

By Emma Strawbridge, 10 February 2025

Looking for outfit inspo at this time of year can be tough. The dark mornings make it harder to get up, then you’ve got less time (and energy) to be searching for something new to wear. So this month we’re showing you how to style wardrobe hero pieces like casual jackets and denim in different ways, taking the effort down to zero but the style points way up. Scroll for the looks via our tagged posts on socials.

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GIVE YOUR LOOK A PREPPY EDGE

The key to transitional looks? Layers. And this outfit shows you how to do it well. Styling knits with different necklines means you can see each piece without it looking bulky, and the printed cardigan gives the preppy touch we’re looking for. Finishing things off with a varsity-style jacket, turned-up denim and loafers continues the collegiate styling but keeps things relaxed.

GET THE LOOK:

ASOS DESIGN knitted extreme oversized cardigan with pattern in off white, £36

Bershka baggy co-ord jeans with fold over hem in dark blue, £39.99

ASOS DESIGN penny loafers in black and white, £35

Man Wearing Leather Jacket and Shirt and Tie

Instagram: @nsekanigel

LEAN INTO CORPCORE
The rise of corpcore has stemmed from TV shows like Succession and Severance, with backup from the runways and now the 2025 Met Gala theme of Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, where we expect to see a lot of standout suits. Take note of this look for how to do it on a day-to-day basis. It’s the same denim/jacket/loafer combo, but adding a shirt and tie really amps up the corp cool.

GET THE LOOK:

ASOS DESIGN faux leather harrington jacket in burgundy, £55

ASOS DESIGN super baggy jeans in indigo wash, £28

Insider Alby Wearing a Bomber Jacket and Jeans

Instagram: @asseenonalby

CHOOSE STREETWEAR REFERENCES

ASOS Insider Alby has used the same outfit formula here, but the balloon-leg denim and oversized bomber jacket creates a streetwear vibe we’re 100% into. Adding the baseball cap with the hood layered over and trending PUMA Speedcat trainers is a masterclass in styling vs wearing your clothes, and it’s definitely worth recreating for all your casual motives.

GET THE LOOK:

Topshop twill nylon bomber jacket in red, £60

COLLUSION XL balloon jean with asymmetric stich in rinse wash, £42.99

Puma Speedcat OG trainers in black, £90