Get Ready To Shine This Winter With Glittery Details Taking Over

After years of drab, dark colors dominating the winter fashion scene, it's time for us to give our coats, scarves, and boots a bit of shine. As reported by Elle Canada, runways in 2024 were flooded with designs that sparkled and shined like something out of a Gatsby-era mega party or Studio 54. From gemstone-covered skirts and sequin bags to sparkly embellishments on coats, we're using everything we can to make our cold-weather outfits shine like a disco ball. This year's hottest looks are glamorous and playful, offering warm and cozy with just the right touch of razzle-dazzle.

Glitter often gets a rep for being too over-the-top and girlish, but modern designs and embellishments prove it's surprisingly wearable. Even if you are a diehard neutrals-only person, you can still scratch that sparkle itch with nude or champagne-toned sequins and embellishments. If you want a bit of glitter on you at all times, a sparkly manicure can instantly elevate your look. Blue chrome nails capture this glimmer in a compelling, stylish manner. There's plenty of room to make winter ensembles decadent, and a touch of glitter — be it a stitch or trim on a jacket, or metallic sparkle handbag — is a great place to start. So we've sourced a list of ways to add this glamour to looks without compromising comfort or functionality. After all, the colder months are a time of joy and celebration.

A glittery skirt is a committed way to bring some bling into your look. The fully sequinned piece is daring and festive at once, while embellishments like dainty, white bows make the skirt playful. Dress it with layered crops, or layered tops if you need more warmth. The skirt works beautifully with spotted heels, but it would also be gorgeous with tights and knee-high boots in cooler months. 

Part of the point of leaning into glitter as a way to amp up winter outfits is that the sparkle makes the whole outfit fun. Lean on this inspiration by bringing other lively pieces into your look. Glitter invites creativity. Incorporate a boxy cut, polka dot jacket. Talk about a fun piece of outerwear! A glittery handbag is a perfect addition to an already playful look, and adds glitz and sparkle. Utilize other accessories, like gold-rimmed sunglasses, to tie in the warm tones of your handbag. Some sizeable hoops add to the charm.

We love the subtlety of glittery jeans. Black denim is having a huge moment, and so adding glitter to these already very trendy jeans is the perfect way to get the best of everything. Glittery jeans are ultra-chill, making them the perfect piece for rocking something shimmery during the day, since they're not excessively flashy. Wear them with chunky boots and a puffer coat and you've got yourself a bedazzled winter look. 

Glitter doesn't have to be a discreet part of an outfit. Lean into the power of glitter through a long, over-the-top duster jacket in emerald green. It's the perfect to own our penchant for some serious sparkle. Making the whole outfit tonal is a good move when working with an ostentatious piece of clothing. If the coat is green, style the whole outfit in rich tones of green. Complete your look with some stellar sunglasses. 

Not everyone wants a full glitter look all the time. Thankfully, there are ways of working glitter into an outfit that still feels discreet enough that pieces are totally appropriate for work. Choose a cardigan that has dainty details made up of sparkle. It adds a festive touch without going overboard if you don't want to channel head-to-toe glitter on certain occasions. Opt for pieces that have subtle embellishments; they take the look up a notch while still looking serious and professional.