Irina, similar wardrobes and strategies, I think. I love a tonal column of anything, but if I go out sling on something bright and orange, boots, scarves, and hats do a lot of work for me. Otherwise a small drab troll of an old lady. Which you are not, so this looks so good on you.
New looong light padded vest from Kit and Ace turned out to be gold with a sheen, so hoping that works to wake things up a tad. And so far, great for the (also minimal) house in the deep freeze.
Uniqlo U sweatshirt from last year, new Aritzia scarf. Kit and Ace vest,size large for sweaters,.

Totally hear you on the deep winter wardrobe blahs but WOW you knocked it out of the park with these looks. Love your style Irina! And might need to lemming those Chelsea boots ... Are they a newer purchase? Love that they are flat but dressy ... Tough combo with cold weather footwear!

I am also quite curious about the boots Helena

Omg…nothing boring in any of theses outfits. They are fab!

All exceedingly stylish and beautiful on you. If I pick a favorite, it is #3. Thanks so very much for sharing these.

Helena & Jules, I bought boots in 2021, they are Louise et Cie Silko boots, a total lifesaver the past year as they fit much better around my injured ankle than other boots I have.

Irina, I swear, you and LJP are always so hard on yourselves and you both always look fabulous.! I’m envious of how easily you’re able to pull off this cool-girl minimalist, neutral aesthetic. I’ve never seen anyone wear sweats as well as you do.

In regards to the wideleg black trousers, for some reason they always make me feel too classic too. And yet, I just bought another pair. Old habits die hard.

These are really cool simple yet elegant outfits. I get what you mean though about not feeling stylish in a puffer and a hat. We have an arctic blast starting tomorrow - uggh!

Wow! You look so chic in your neutrals. Mine always look so boring in comparison. Texture, fit and proportions are perfect! Love everything!

These are all excellent deep winter looks, in my book! I love these creamy neutrals on you and I don't see "boring" at all, though I totally understand the February blahs. The second look doesn't look too classic to me because the cardigan has an interesting cut (the looseness, the fit of the neckline), and the third look is especially fab!

Ladies, you are all so sweet! Thanks!

Jenn, thanks for a such nice compliment on sweats. It is a new thing for me, athletic wear was never before on my radar.
Re: black pants. I have them on my Needs list, a replacement pair for worn out one. I tried black and navy and surprisingly, bought a navy pair. What is happening to me? Will I regret it? Still thinking about it. Old habits die hard, indeed.

I would be in an extremely sour mood with your weather but from the outside you look quite wonderful and not at all boring. I especially like your skirt outfit and the last one also. You do monochrome light tones beautifully!

Irina, with your climate, I can understand that by February you are over wearing coats and puffers - but wow - you look so elegant and gorgeous. I just love each and every outfit. I adore this colour palette for winter.

Wow, -17C and having to go out??? You really did wonders with each your outfits- no joke! Killer stylish all around-&that bag!:-))-especially love your use of the cream whites in winter---and is a goal for myself, too...so--I'm taking notes if you don't mind!!!!:-)

LOVE the light neutrals!