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You don’t need to have a log cabin in the woods to get the countryside look this fall and winter. Thanks to designers like Chloé and Altuzarra to Miu Miu and even Bottega Veneta, practical, outdoorsy pieces are taking up prime real estate in our seasonal capsule wardrobes. And the best part? Many of these items are ones you’ve likely had in your closet for winters now–with the sartorial dial turned up ever-so-slightly, of course. From festive Fair Isle sweaters, corduroy-trimmed wax jackets, plaid chore coats, and more, shop 10 countryside outfit ideas that are not only fit for the great outdoors (and beyond!), but come with the fall/winter 2024 runway seal of approval.
Vogue’s Countryside Chic Wish List:
- The Countryside Coat: Reiss Piper plaid wool blend coat, $655
- The Barn Jacket: Barbour Reighton Spey corduroy-trimmed jacket, $540
- The Corduroy Pant: Frame Le Slim Palazzo corduroy pants, $288
- The Fair Isle Sweater: Staud Moritz Fair Isle wool-blend sweater, $395
- The Field Jacket: Madewell leather collar flap-pocket field jacket, $358
- The Rubber Boot: Proenza Schouler x Sorel Caribou rubber boots, $400
- The Flannel Shirt: Polo Ralph Lauren Ramsey checked cotton-flannel shirt, $150
- The Winter Parka: Everlane long puffer, $298
- The Funnel-Neck Trench Coat: Banana Republic Italian Melton trench coat, $450
- The Fisherman Sweater: Alex Mill Agnes cardigan, $235
There’s no better way to tap into the countryside dressing mood than with an aforementioned Fair Isle sweater. Whether you’re hitting the slopes or strolling down the city’s cobblestone streets, the notable knit adds a festive flare to even the most everyday of outfits. Below, we’re styling ours from Staud with Sandro’s shearling-lined leather bomber jacket, a pair of crisp white trousers from St. Agni, and Lié Studio’s caramel-colored leather belt. Meanwhile, corduroy pants are equally as important to nailing the outdoorsy look. Choose The Row’s chocolate-brown choice with a chunky Alex Mill fisherman sweater, Burberry’s quilted liner jacket, and a pair of rubber Chelsea boots from Proenza Schouler x Sorel.
Barn and field jackets also go from rustic-cafe-tucked-away-in-the-Cotswolds to your nine-to-five all the same. Turn to Alutzarra’s corduroy-collared jacket that first debuted on the New York brand’s fall/winter runway with Massimo Dutti’s black-and-brown check midiskirt or Madewell’s tweed version with a pair of sumptuous suede knee boots from Reformation. Funnel-neck trench coats, oversized flannel shirts, and even Wellington boots built for sloshing through winter’s mixes make their appearance as well. Below, 10 countryside outfit ideas that can–and should!–find a home in your winter essentials lineup.
The Chic Checked Coat With a Flared Velvet Pant
Of all the prints to play with during the winter months–Fair Isle; moody florals; leopard–checks and plaids feel especially synonymous with the countryside look. At Chloé’s fall/winter 2024 show, for example, Chemena Kamali brought the woven pattern to life on everything from billowing capes to chic collarless coats. Here, style the It item with a pair of Me+Em flared velvet pants, Cos’s cableknit sweater, and Khaite’s python-effect, pointed-toe boots.
The Preppy Barn Jacket With a Knee-High Riding Boot
During the fall and winter months, corduroy and barn jackets go hand-in-hand. So when you’re not sporting the two as separates, opt for Altuzarra’s cropped jacket, which combines both of the top trends perfectly. Style the runway-ready piece with Massimo Dutti’s black-and-brown-check midiskirt, a pair of glossy leather riding boots from Gucci, and H&M’s mohair crewneck sweater. The final look is a total textural takeover–and we couldn’t be more here for it!
The Cool Corduroy Pant With a Quilted Liner Jacket
Corduroy pants are slowly-but-surely becoming our go-to winter wardrobe essential–even going as far to totally replace our tried-and-true blue jeans. We aren’t the only ones who feel this way, either. The runways–think Loewe, The Row, and Toteme–and the street style scene have both endorsed the cool corduroy. Should you get your hands on a pair, whether from Citizens of Humanity or Frame, wear them with Burberry’s quilted liner jacket, Alex Mill’s chunky fisherman sweater, and a pair of Sorel x Proenza Schouler rubber ankle boots.
The Field Jacket With a Kilt-Like Skirt
In many ways, the leather-collar field jacket is a cooler cousin of the preppy wax barn jacket. With slightly oversized styles hailing from Bottega Veneta to Miu Miu Miu, the below tweed style from Madewell is a must-have on any fashion girl’s wish-list this winter. Keep things on the sleeker side and sport yours with Burberry’s A-line checked skirt, a pair of sumptuous suede knee boots from Reformation, and Alex Mill’s Fair Isle beanie.
The Festive Fair Isle Sweater With a Shearling-Trimmed Leather Jacket
It’s true what they say: The festive Fair Isle sweater is never not in style. No longer just an après-ski staple, it’s a laidback, yet luxurious staple that deserves a top spot on any winter wardrobe lineup. Staud’s grey-and-black Moritz sweater is our pick of choice this season, worn best with a pair of crisp white trousers from St. Agni, Sandro’s shearling-trimmed leather jacket, and Lié Studio’s caramel-colored belt for some welcome color contrast.
The Scarf-Coat With a Knee-High Wellington Boot
A two-in-one winter wardrobe special, wrapping up in a scarf coat is well worth the investment. At under-$300, Mango’s plaid pick looks as good as its price point–not to mention is integral to any countryside outfit idea. Style yours with J.Crew’s ladylike flared skirt, &Daughter’s Fair Isle cardigan, and for the pièce de résistance, a pair of knee-high Wellington boots built for navigating any unruly winter weather to come. The result? It’ll be as if you just transported straight to the rolling hills of England.
The Flannel Shirt With a Lug-Sole Loafer
Earlier this season, we reported on how a cozy flannel is fall’s smartest–and most surprisingly chic–investment. For winter, this sentiment couldn’t be truer. A grungier piece within countryside-core, we recommend adding Loewe’s asymmetrical style to your shopping cart. It’s a twist on the classics any fashion enthusiast will love, after all. Wear it with a pair of light-wash denim from Mother, Miu Miu’s lug-sole loafers in a sumptuous suede, and Victoria Beckham’s toggle-buttoned coat.
The Heavy-Duty Parka With a Flannel Trouser
With the temperatures only continuing to drop, you’re going to need an outerwear option that is not only practical, but also polished. Enter the heavy-duty parka from the likes of Prada to Proenza Schouler. The latter stood out to several Vogue editors on the fall/winter runways–some of whom are already sporting their notable nylon styles. Get the look, below, wearing yours with a pair of flannel trousers from Veronica Beard, Gucci’s toothy suede ankle boots, and Cos’s argyle-print turtleneck top.
The Funnel-Neck Trench With a Touch of Tartan
The fall/winter 2024 runway mantra, you ask? The higher-the-neck, the better. Yes, funnel-neck outerwear made a serious sartorial mark this season, making the case for winter coats that not only win in coverage and warmth, but style, too. Try on Banana Republic’s slate gray find for size, styling it with a touch of tartan as if you just emerged from the Scottish highlands, La Ligne’s burgundy-colored crewneck, and a pair of embellished leather boots from Alessandro Michele’s debut collection at Valentino.
The Countryside Coat With a Fair Isle Knitted Scarf
Like the beloved barn jacket, Aligne’s shin-grazing, corduroy-trimmed coat is sure to fly off the shelves, so make haste and shop yours now before it sells out! Should you be so lucky, be sure to style it with a pair of off-white corduroy pants from Massimo Dutti, Loewe’s lug-sole, lace-up boots, and for that final touch of festivity, wrap up in Bally’s Fair Isle knitted scarf.
