Congratulations on making it to mid-January, a time of year that can be, in the northern hemisphere at least, a thoroughly grim experience thanks to the weather and the state of the average person’s bank account. And that’s without a variant in the mix. So in a bid to cheer yourself up, step away from the weighing scales and towards your wardrobe. Because getting dressed is the first step to feeling better. The second step is making a beeline for smile-inducing pieces that major in comfort and joy. Here are seven ways to lift your look...
Snug Boots
It’s getting steadily icier, so what you need is a warm pair of winter boots that have après-ski energy.
Fancy Pants
Upgrade your loungewear selection with sweatpants in mood-boosting shades of tangerine, lilac, forest green and turquoise.
Bright Bonnets
Alexa Chung’s a fan of the balaclava’s latest incarnation – the grown-up bonnet – wearing hers with moody leather outerwear. Your ears will never have been happier.
Graphic Polos

Banish the January blues in a snug, patterned polo neck. Just the thing for brightening your outfifit’s outlook.
Complementary Colours
Say no to wearing top-to-toe black and embrace colour combinations at opposing ends of the colour wheel. Red with green, orange and blue, yellow with purple: the choice is yours.
Claw Clips
Back on Zoom? Consider the zhuzhy claw clip an easier alternative to statement earrings. We love the selection from London-based Tort.
Cosy Cord Dresses
A long-sleeved dress made of corduroy might not be the sexiest option, but it's sleeker than it sounds - and so comfortable.
SHOP: 7 Ways To Cheer Your Wardrobe Up This Blue Monday

Weekday, Harmony Hood, £18

Shrimps, Bram Bonnet, £195

Miu Miu, Crochet Virgin Wool Hat, £420

COS, Oversized V-Neck Cardigan, £79

Baum Und Pferdgarten, Nini Jeans, £129

Rejina Pyo, Jasmine Point-Collar Tencel Top, £225

Toast, Cord Tunic Dress, £150

Warehouse, Cord Frill-Collar Puff-Sleeve Shirt Dress, WAS £59 NOW £35.40

Me+Em, Fluid Corduory Maxi Shirt Dress And Belt, £225

The Vampire's Wife, The Dark Green Corduroy Day Dress, £695

Monki, Stretchy Turtleneck Top, £15

Paloma Wool, Cometa Long-Sleeve T-shirt, £110

Nanushka, Mesh-Jersey Floral Turtleneck Top, £145

Moon Boot, Icon Low Cream Nylon Boots, £95

& Other Stories, Padded Winter Boots, £135

Tort, Lora Claw Clip, £26

Accessorize, 2-Pack Square Bulldogs, £10

Urban Outfitters, Purple Checkerboard Claw Clip, £12

Come Back As A Flower, Tie-Dye Recycled Cotton Track Pants, £225

American Vintage, Tadbow Green Merino Wool Sweatpants, WAS £150 NOW £60
