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Frost is nipping at our noses — which means our winter dress coats and knee-high boots are officially back in rotation. As your winter dresses make their seasonal debut, it’s the perfect time to refresh a few favorites.

This season especially calls for long-sleeve dresses across cozy knit and velvet fabrics, elevated blazer and cape designs, plus bundled-up high-neck and maxi silhouettes. Many of these trendy winter dresses can be worn for everything from work to winter weddings (and all the celebrations throughout the season, like Valentine’s Day). And we promise that plaids and velvets are way more versatile than just being worn for the holidays.

Ahead, shop the best cool-weather picks to achieve trendy winter aesthetics from reader-favorite retailers like Nordstrom, Free People, and H&M.

Sweater Dresses

Whether you’re dressing for the office, a cozy dinner, a log cabin getaway, or a window-shopping stroll, it’s time to embrace sweater weather. From plush cashmere and merino wool to ribbed jersey knits, these sweater dresses are equal parts warm and comfortable. We found styles in a range of lengths with turtlenecks, belts, and cardigan-esque designs that aren’t so basic, yet still versatile.

Velvet Dresses

When it comes to winter fabrics, velvet is the undisputed favorite. It’s soft, tactile, and undeniably luxe — perfect for winter cocktail parties, especially when in drapey silhouettes. For other seasonal occasions, like date nights, we’ve also spotted darling mini dresses with playful details like sequins and lace for extra texture and interest.

Plaid Dresses

Just as classic plaid coats are trending, so are plaid dresses. While gingham shines in the warmer months, slightly festive and edgy plaids and tartans in deep color combos are perfect throughout the winter. So, whether you’re looking to re-style your favorite holiday dresses or are shopping for a new dress, plaid is your friend. Find the print across mini, midi, and maxi lengths for every vibe and occasion.

Blazer Dresses

Continuing the 2025 fashion trend train, bold shoulders and soft suiting are still popular, so it’s no wonder blazer dresses are having a moment. This suit alternative lets you bring the business vibes while showing a bit of leg. Plus, thicker velvet and faux leather fabrics, as well as details like neck scarves, mean you don’t have to sacrifice warmth. Just add fleece-lined tights and over-the-knee boots to fully winter-proof your look.

Cape Dresses

We’ve been seeing cape dresses more frequently, especially across awards season red carpets, so we’re embracing the celebrity-backed trend. Ethereal sheer capes, attached scarves, and removable sleeves are especially popping up across our favorite retailers. Cape dresses make for the ideal winter wedding guest style, especially if you’re looking for a little extra coverage and warmth, sans stiff or sweaty long sleeves.

High-Neck Dresses

This awards season has also highlighted high-neck gowns, which is perhaps surprising, but certainly seasonally appropriate. From turtlenecks and mock necks to cowl necks and boatnecks, these dresses are reserved, but still chic and flirty. And luckily, there’s a range of fabrics and lengths that are perfect for professional work settings, casual family gatherings, romantic date nights, and black-tie parties.

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Brazil has long been a source of global inspiration for the fashion world, and in recent years, more Brazilian designers and brands have been bringing the country’s influential street style, beachwear, and ancestral craftsmanship to collections that resonate far beyond its borders. That's because Brazilian fashion isn’t trend-driven; it’s timeless. Defined by vibrant colors, bold patterns, rich textures, and thoughtful silhouettes, these designs often draw inspiration from the country’s lush landscapes and cultural heritage.

Below, we’ve gathered some of our favorite Brazilian-owned apparel brands to add to your wardrobe capsule, featuring timeless, versatile, and high-quality pieces you can mix, match, and wear for years to come.

All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission.

For more than 20 years, Dress To has brought the color, patterns, and spirit of Rio de Janeiro to customers across Brazil and beyond. Now, the brand has officially entered the U.S. market with a shop in Miami. Founded in 2003 by Thati Amorim and Rodrigo Braga, Dress To is a women’s apparel label specializing in resortwear. From dresses and matching sets to blouses, sweaters, and accessories, each piece is inspired by the warmth and festivity of carioca culture, the term used to describe natives of Rio de Janeiro. The Brown Sunset Cut-Out One-Shoulder Tulle Maxi Dress is a standout example, capturing the brand’s signature blend of femininity, movement, and tropical beauty.

**Dress To** Dress To's Brown Sunset Cut-Out One-Shoulder Tulle Maxi, $, available at Dress To

Sisters Nicole and Stephanie Chehaibar launched the luxury handbag brand Esthera in 2024, and in under two years, they have continued to sell out on their leather goods because demand for their distinctive, timeless designs are so high. The slow fashion brand makes gorgeous collections of shoulder, cross-body, hand, and travel bags as well as belts and straps. Take the 10AM shoulder bag: it’s a stunning asymmetrical design that’s lightweight and sized for the office or the classroom.

**Esthera** Esthera's 10AM Shoulder Bag, $, available at Esthera

Schutz has been a Brazilian footwear staple since 1995. For the last three decades, it has made trendy boots, sandals, and heels affordable without compromising on craftsmanship. For the cooler months, it's all about the Wyatt Leather Bootie, a blocked-heal buttery black leather boot that’ll bring edge to any casual look.

**Schutz** Schutz' Wyatt Leather Bootie, $, available at Schutz

Let's be real: who isn’t obsessed with FARM Rio? The Brazilian fashion brand, co-founded by Kátia Barros and Marcello Bastos in 1997, is beloved for its bold, colorful, nature-inspired prints and relaxed beachy styles that embody the city where it all started in: Rio de Janeiro. Even more, the brand is dedicated to sustainability. Its garments are made from eco-friendly materials, like organic cotton. Meanwhile, the brand uses circularity programs that repurpose surplus fabric and upcycle items to reduce waste (with a zero landfill waste by 2030 goal) and has a tree-planting initiative, One Tree Planted, to offset carbon emissions. There's so much to love, especially with vibrant pieces like this Black Flowershop Ruched Waist Jersey Blouse.

**Farm Rio** FARM Rio's Black Flowershop Ruched Waist Jersey Blouse, $, available at Farm Rio

Since 1979, the Brazilian footwear brand Melissa has been famous for its colorful, retro-inspired jelly shoes, which they now make from a vegan, recyclable PVC called Melflex. The styles are rooted in fun nostalgia. Just look at the Slingback Platform Sandal. The chunky platform screams 1970s, while the fruit-scented jelly straps are so, so '90s. In brown, this slingback is a hit then, now, and forever.

**Melissa** Melissa's Dance Slingback Platform Sandal, $, available at Nordstrom

PatBO is a fashion powerhouse, and Brazilian designer Patricia Bonaldi knows the true power of her brand lies in more than just the glamorous, feminine silhouettes of her pieces — it’s also in the intricate craftsmanship behind each design. The label is celebrated for its detailed hand embroidery and beadwork, which read as stunning wearable art whether on the runway or at a dinner party. Take the Pearl Dust Embroidery Mini Dress from the PatBO and Camila Coelho Resort ’26 collection. It’s a flirty, sleeveless, mini silhouette defined by intricate, hand-sewn pearl and crystal embellishments that shimmer and dazzle with every movement.

**PatBo** PatBO's Pearl Dust Embroidery Mini Dress, $, available at PatBO

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If I were to rifle through your current skincare lineup, I’d bet I’d find at least one of the following: salicylic acid, glycolic acid, or lactic acid. Thanks to brands like The Ordinary, Paula’s Choice, and Drunk Elephant, exfoliating acids have become staples in many routines. (Don’t ask me to pick a favorite — I’m loyal to all three.) From unclogging pores to fading hyperpigmentation and brightening dull skin, their benefits are well documented, but there’s another acid quietly vying for your attention, and if you have sensitive skin, might just replace what you’re using now.

Enter: citric acid.

What is citric acid, and how does it work in skincare?

Mariam Abbas, an advanced facialist, says citric acid is basically an acid — specifically an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) — and it comes from citrus fruits, which is where it gets its name.

“In high enough concentrations, citric acid can have an exfoliating effect on the skin,” says Abbas. It encourages old or dead skin cells to shed, revealing fresh, new cells and improving the appearance of dull skin, Abbas explains. It can also help unclog pores and prevent new breakouts, but it does all of this with far less irritation: “Citric acid is gentler than other alpha hydroxy acids,” she says. This is because its larger molecules aren’t absorbed into the skin as easily as glycolic acid’s much smaller ones. “As such, it is better tolerated as an exfoliating agent by sensitive skin,” says Abbas.

Is citric acid good for the skin?

Besides gentle exfoliation, Abbas says citric acid also has an antioxidant effect on the skin, helping protect it from things like smoke and pollution that can cause dullness or congestion. Not only that, but it can also boost the effectiveness of other antioxidants like trusty vitamin C: “In this way, it can indirectly have a brightening effect on the skin when used in combination with actives like vitamin C,” explains Abbas. That’s why you might spot it on the ingredient list of your favorite vitamin C moisturizer or serum.

How do you use citric acid in a skincare routine?

Because citric acid is such a beneficial addition, it appears in a wide range of skincare products, but mostly exfoliators. More often than not, citric acid is combined with other exfoliating acids, like glycolic or lactic acid — both of which also brighten the skin, unclog pores, and minimize hyperpigmentation. Think of citric acid as the supporting actor in your exfoliating cleansers, toners, leave-on exfoliators, or serums.

One of our favorite products — and a staple in many beauty editors’ skin, hair, and body routines — is The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toner. While glycolic acid is the star ingredient, citric acid also smooths rough texture, boosts radiance, and exfoliates skin. Top tip: It works just as well on a flaky scalp or rough feet as it does on your face.

If leave-on toners tend to irritate your skin, consider a wash-off cleanser instead. Abbas recommends Skin Better Science Refining Foam Cleanser, which combines citric acid with gentle AHA lactic acid and BHA salicylic acid. The salicylic acid penetrates a little deeper into the pores to break up the glue-like mixture of oil and dead skin cells that can lead to breakouts. If you have less to spend, try The Inkey List’s Salicylic Acid Cleanser, also with salicylic and citric acids.

Because citric acid has antioxidant benefits, you’ll also spot it inside plenty of brightening serums alongside vitamin C. Try Skinfix Barrier+ Serum with 15% vitamin C and antioxidant ferulic acid, or The Ordinary’s Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serum, with ascorbyl glucoside — a version of vitamin C that’s kinder on reactive skin.

Are there any downsides to using citric acid in a skincare routine?

Lastly, Abbas notes that, like any exfoliant, citric acid can cause dryness, irritation, or sensitivity if overused or used in very high concentrations. She adds that it’s also sometimes added as a fragrance in skincare, which could trigger allergic reactions or irritation in those with perfume-sensitive skin. If this sounds familiar, it’s always worth patch-testing any new skincare product before applying it to your face. Try the inner elbow, neck, or the area behind your ear.

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Valentine’s Day — and perhaps more exciting for some: Galentine’s gatherings — are just around the corner, and one-stop-shop Urban Outfitters is here to help us celebrate. The Gen Z and Millennial-beloved retailer has teamed up with romantic brand For Love & Lemons on a V-Day-coded collection that’s giving us heart eyes.

Available exclusively at Urban Outfitters, the 35-piece collection spans apparel and beauty for the ultimate lovey-dovey season looks, along with home décor for parties with your besties. The coquette-inspired collaboration ranges from just $14 (for small accessories) to $498 (for more luxe styles). Think: everything from feminine slip dresses and dreamy barrettes to whimsical tapered candles.

Ahead, shop the Urban Outfitters x For Love & Lemons collaboration to help refresh your winter wardrobe or decorate the tablescape of your dreams (while supplies last!).

Galentine’s Day Outfits

Whether you’re dressing up for a date, getting comfy for a night in with your best friends, or adding a flirty flair to your winter outfits, this collaboration offers interpretations of For Love & Lemons’ signature slip dresses, lacy lingerie, fanciful prints, and romantic ruffles. We’re especially loving all the polka dots, matching pajama sets, and accessories like silk handkerchiefs.

Galentine’s Day Party Décor

Spruce up your space with heart-, bow-, and strawberry-dotted décor. From pink coupe glasses and ruffle-printed plate sets to polka dotted tablecloths and beaded coasters, this collection has the most whimsical pieces to decorate your table. Plus, the designs are versatile enough to use for a range of dinner parties and birthday parties!

Galentine’s Day Beauty

Yes, there’s Valentine’s Day-coded beauty items, too! Looking for a new not-so-boring makeup bag or adorable heart-shaped clips? Done. What about a two-in-one mirrored hairbrush and a trendy press-on nail set? You can cart those up, too!

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On Sunday, millions of people will tune into the 83rd Golden Globe Awards for the annual star-studded occasion and the official kickoff of this year’s awards season. And, of course, red carpet fashion will be all the talk as we start the new year.

In celebration of this red carpet's return, we're looking back decades to show off the best red carpet looks from each year between 2025 to 1989 — that is, except for 2008, when the Writers Guild of America went on strike and the whole event was canceled, and 2022, when backlash against the Hollywood Foreign Press put the award ceremony on hold.

From the white satin gown Audrey Hepburn donned while receiving the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1990 and Saoirse Ronan's #METOO-inspired black Versace gown in 2018 to Michelle Yeoh’s proof that the peplum is back in 2023, these are the best looks we've seen in over three decades of the Golden Globes.

(And be sure to check back on Sunday for our top 2026 red carpet looks!)