30 Trendy Winter Basics From COS, Zara, and J.Crew That I Highly Recommend
Our senior fashion editor did a thorough investigation of the coolest COS, Zara, and J.Crew basics for winter 2026. Shop them here.

Like it or not, winter is coming, and my best advice is to prepare now. But that doesn't have to be a bad thing. You can easily stay warm while looking cool, and COS, Zara, and J.Crew can help with that. As you probably know, these three brands make great basics. They also make great trendy basics.
If you're thinking that a trendy basic is an oxymoron, I get that, but a basic can be many things. An item can be both worthy of repeat wears and trend-forward during a given season. But not to worry—that doesn't mean all of these pieces will look dated next winter. I sourced standout items from each of these three wallet-friendly go-tos for basics that are versatile and of-the-moment, but not overly trendy. Keep scrolling to see what I mean for yourself and shop the trendy winter basics I highly recommend from COS, Zara, and J.Crew.
COS
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COS
COS Leopard-Jacquard Zip-Up Sweater
$199

COS
COS Button-Detail Silk-Crepe Shirt
$249

COS
COS Sculptural Cotton Swing Coat
$349

COS
$99

COS
COS Facade Corduroy Straight-Leg Jeans
$139

COS
COS Double-Faced Wool Uniform Jacket
$299

COS
$129

COS
$20

COS
COS Merino Wool Layered V-Neck Sweater
$139

COS
COS Angular Leather Heeled Ankle Boots
$399
Zara
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ZARA
ZARA ZW Collection Reversible Long Plaid Trench Coat
$179

ZARA
$60

ZARA
$40

ZARA
$80

ZARA
ZARA ZW Collection Checked Cape Skirt
$80

ZARA
ZARA Reversible Faux Fur Jacket
$119

ZARA
$50

ZARA
ZARA Short Water-Repellent Anorak
$80

ZARA
$76

ZARA
ZARA ZW Collection Midi Coat With Wool
$229
J.Crew
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J.Crew
$148

J.Crew
J.Crew Billie Dress in Tweed With Faux-Fur Trim
$228

J.Crew
J.Crew Fair Isle Tiny Rollneck
$128

J.Crew
J.Crew Jesse Relaxed Straight Jean With Flannel Cuff
$168

J.Crew
$248

J.Crew
J.Crew Esme Button-Up Flannel Shirt
$158

J.Crew
J.Crew Sophie Ballet Flats in Leather and Faux Fur
$198

J.Crew
J.Crew Sweater-Jacket in Textured Merino Wool Blend
$198

J.Crew
J.Crew Pleated Side-Sash Mini Skirt in Taffeta
$188

J.Crew
J.Crew Mercerized Cotton Relaxed Long-Sleeve Turtleneck
$70