Emma Willis is such a source of inspiration when it comes to casual outfit styling, and her latest look is a masterclass in smart casual outfit ideas. Elevating her off-duty denim ensemble with a simple layering trick that we can all easily replicate.
Wearing a pair of wide-leg, turn-up jeans cut to a directional baggy silhouette, Emma leaned into the relaxed look by adding an oversized, grey sweatshirt to her outfit. The key accessory came in the form of a layered white shirt, whose collar just peeked out over the jumper’s neckline to add a preppy twist to her cosy style.
Delivering comfort and warmth, as well as a sophisticated, polished feel, you may already have some or all of the components to create this look in your winter capsule wardrobe. Working alongside most shoe or coat trends, it's the cold-weather outfit formula we're relying on to see us through to spring.
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With a fashion-forward wide-leg cut and flattering high waist, these directional turn-up jeans will add a nod to the latest denim trends 2026.
This shirt is given a relaxed feel by its loose fit, cotton fabric, making it ideal for pairing with jeans and jumpers on laid-back days.
In this pack, you get two versatile plain sweatshirts that boast classic crew necklines and long sleeves. One is charcoal grey and the other a soft, cream shade.
A mid-rise waist, wide leg and turn-up detail make these jeans an easy-going staple. The washed, blue denim is great for casual wear, teaming well with earthy hues.
This classic cotton shirt is cut to a flattering regular fit, with a smart collared neckline and long cuffed sleeves. It's ideal for layering under sweatshirts and jumpers.
H&M is known for its capsule wardrobe basics, and this sweatshirt is a great example of this. The oversized fit delivers a cosy and casual finish, while the athleisure aesthetic will slot into spring trends too.
There are so many different routes to go down when it comes to how to style wide-leg jeans, with the now staple cut continuing to find support in this season's latest denim trends.
But while you might be tempted to balance out the baggier silhouette by keeping your top half more fitted, which is usually our go-to, leaning into the oversized, relaxed feel as Emma has done is an easy way to create a more contemporary feel to your outfit overall and to looser jean styles.
What’s brilliant about this outfit formula is its versatility, with so many of the autumn/winter shoe trends for 2025/26 working alongside it. If you’re struggling for smart casual outfit ideas, styling a pair of trending western-inspired boots or loafers with Emma's casual look is a sure-fire way to pull off the dress code.
