Justin Bieber Is My Relatable Winter Style Icon

I like to think that I know how to put a decent outfit together, but when it comes to the frigid winter months, any sense of fashion flair that I have goes out the window. Don’t get me wrong: I love pretty clothes. But the moment there is even a little nip in the air, I pretty much turn into a fashion-less blob devoid of any trendiness—layered up in my scarves, puffer coats, and many Heat-Tech layers. Admittedly, it’s hard to find joy in dressing when the cool air feels like knives jabbing into your skin. But lucky for me, I do have a new style muse who is getting me inspired to tackle winter dressing: that would be none other than Justin Bieber (a fellow Canadian, no less.)

This past month, Bieber has been spotted around New York City (which is very much cold right now) wearing outfits that are cozy, yet cool in their own way. On first glance, his getups—filled with oversized hoodies and extra-baggy pants—may look like a standard outfit that all the Lower East Side bros are wearing. But lean in a little closer to notice the details, and you’ll find plenty of elevated touches. His hoodies, for one, have a deliberately oversized fit—in shades like neon green, or neutral gray. I also like how he pairs them with equally spacious trousers, including a chic pleated tanned pair from Jil Sander. Love it or loathe it, these relaxed silhouettes have been on all the runways, and Bieber happens to be right on-trend. If loving his grubby skater boy fits is wrong, I do not want to be right.

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