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January 2026

By Dianne_InStyle

Outfit ideas for January 2026 - think frosty pastels, fair aisle sweaters, winter white and more!

I just love a fair isle sweater. They are perfect for this time of year - for an Aprés Ski look or an upcoming Olympics watch party. 

I purchased my sweater from Hollister - and if you’re wondering why a 50+ woman is shopping at Hollister, it’s because I believe anyone, at any age, can shop at any store. You can always find pieces that suit your style - like this one.

I’ve curated 10 fair isle sweaters for you have fun shopping for this look! 

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Why not? “Christmas sweaters” don’t have to just be for Christmas! You can repurpose them for Valentine’s Day.

I did find some red sweaters (mostly on sale) if you do want to buy something new!

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How fun are these jeans from Boston Proper?  They were an immediate “Add to Cart” for me.

What I love about them is that while they have an on-trend suede stripe, the overall style of the jean is classic.  I already know that these jeans will be in my closet for years.  As a fan of country music, these will be perfect at my next concert.  But they can be styled for much more than that.  They look just as good with a simple turtleneck. They are not that heavy, so these jeans can be worn all year long.


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I love this hack! It removes the bulkiness from the cardigan in two ways. 

First, if I wear to try to front tuck this cardigan, it would be way too bulky, uncomfortable, and would just look off.

If I had decided ti leave it as is, the bottom is just a little heavy and would also hide the top of my leather pants. And because I wanted this to be a date night look, it would even look a little too casual that way. 

I am linking to my sweater and leather pants! 

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Sometimes subtle is all you need, like this red sweater with heart buttons from Old Navy.

Valentine’s Day is a month away, and if you don’t want to go “all-in” on hearts, this sweater gives you a little bit of celebration, but a lot of style.  The best part is you can wear it at least three different ways

✨Casual with jeans and booties, perfect for a Galentine’s Day brunch with girlfriends

✨Perfectly subtle for the office.  Belted with a slim pencil skirt and heels

✨Paired with leather pants, open collar, perfect for date night

This one sweater is all you need to celebrate the holiday.


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Golden Globes style → real life wardrobes.

This year’s red carpet wasn’t about excess — it was about intention.
Here’s what actually translates into everyday dressing:

✨ Black & white dominated, with bold color stepping in when neutrals were skipped
✨ Waist-defining silhouettes with movement and asymmetry
✨ Fluid fabrics like satin and silk instead of heavy texture
✨ One statement piece of jewelry — necklace, earrings, or ring — not all three

The best takeaway? You don’t need a gown to borrow from red-carpet style. You just need to know what to look for.

Here are some everyday pieces to add to your wardrobe.

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Your “work blazers” don’t have to be one-dimensional. With a few tweaks, you can turn them into an elevated casual look.

I swapped the matching pants for jeans and wore my boots on the outside instead of underneath my pants. I buttoned and belted the jacket and swapped my structured bag for a backpack. Quick edits to change the entire look!

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The last collage from my latest blog post “What to Wesr in January to Beat the Winter Style Slump”. Check it out on my website, www.dianneinstyle.com

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More looks from my latest blog post “What to Wesr in January to Beat the Winter Style Slump”. Check it out on my website, www.dianneinstyle.com

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A sweater jacket is a piece I love to wear this time of year. It’s still stylish, but it also is warm and cozy.
I styled these two jackets with jeans for an elevated casual look, but they could both just as easily be worn to work. The blue jacket is from Macy’s and the pink jacket is from Amazon.  I love them both. I try to resist the temptation to wear black all season, so picking these pieces in blue and pink was intentional!


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Everyone is wearing black right now, but a black sweater outfit doesn’t have to feel basic or flat. This cape sweater from Macy’s has the perfect modern shape to give your winter style a polished, elevated look—especially for women over 50 who want chic outfits that still feel effortless.

Here are three ways to style one black sweater for a polished jeans look, work look or a date night look. Which one would you try?

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January is that in-between month where the excitement of holiday dressing has faded…and spring still feels very far away. It’s cold, it’s dark, and most of us feel stuck in a wardrobe rut. If you’ve been living in black sweaters for weeks, you’re not alone.

But winter white pants are one way to break out of the winter style slump. They are bright, but still give you that winter feeling. Perfect for January. 

These looks are all a part of my recent blog post, “What to Wear in January” that you can read on my website, www.dianneinstyle.com
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