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9 Women’s Winter Staples for Country Life

9 Women’s Winter Staples for Country Life

Whether you love the scenic snowy views, drinks by the country pub fire, or just the slower-paced tranquillity of country life, country living has lots to offer in winter. With that being said, looking your best is also important and making sure you dress appropriately for comfort and style is where we can help at Brocklehursts.

We’ve outlined nine must-have clothing garments and accessories for country living that pack fashionable flair without diminishing comfort. Keep reading for our nine must-have winter clothing and accessory items this season.

Women’s Winter Must-Haves

The Barbour Buttercup is a mid-length hooded jacket designed to keep you looking stylish, protected from showers and embodying the country aesthetic. Including waterproof and breathable properties, you can be sure you’ll stay dry in unpredictable weather without feeling smothered or constricted as you run your daily errands. Featuring a drawcord at the waist, you can create a flattering feminine silhouette. You’ll even have handy front patch pockets to hold essentials on dog walks or your commute.

Features:

  • Waterproof
  • Breathable
  • Barbour tartan lining
  • Mid-length
  • Front patch pockets
  • Adjustable hood
  • Drawcord to the waist

Features:

  • Stand up collar
  • Zip detail at the cuff
  • Teflon® coated 100% pure new wool
  • Gathered patch pockets
  • Button and loop front closure
  • Repels showers

The Bracken Tweed Coat from Dubarry is a stylish step into the country aesthetic that will show off your taste for sophistication. Not only does the Bracken Tweed offer a show-stopping tweed look, but it also has a range of properties and features designed for comfort and practicality. Every consideration has been taken as the coat's material is crafted from 100% pure new wool coated in Teflon® to protect you during unpredictable weather conditions. It looks like you may have just found your winter wardrobe essential to take you stylishly through the season.


Providing a cutesy and chic look to any winter outfit, the Holebrook Sweden Vanern Merino Wristwarmers aren’t just a way to give your look a cute aesthetic but are also super practical. These wristwarmers will help you stay warm and cosy, crafted from a super soft merino wool blend whilst allowing freedom of movement for your fingers. Staying warm whilst on a dog walk, grabbing last-minute Christmas gifts, or heading to the country pub has never been easier (or more stylish). Born on the Swedish west coast, Holebrook Sweden has focused on crafting stylish knitted clothing for almost twenty years, making their collections the ideal women’s winter clothing brand.

Features:

  • One size fits all
  • Thumb holes for ease of movement
  • Rib knitted
  • Logo adorned
  • Extra fine merino wool blend

If you are looking for a way to keep your hands warm but need your fingers free, the Noble Wilde hand warmers are perfect for you. Equipped with a handy thumb hole for convenience, these hand warmers are ideal for the modern country woman who wants to stay warm whilst on the move. Available in a wide variety of colours, the hand warmers from Noble Wilde come in everything from Bahama blue to a rich Jungle green, making them easy to pair with a whole host of outfits no matter your wardrobe’s colour scheme.

Features:

  • Handy hole for the thumb
  • You can conveniently use your fingers
  • Varied colourways available

Features:

  • Lambskin leather and wool tweed outer
  • Pure cashmere lining
  • Handmade

If tweed is your thing, you are certainly in the right place with the Laksen Burley Tweed Lambskin Gloves. The elegant and stylish accessory will be your favourite winter companion for many reasons, including comfort and warmth. It is fair to say your fingers won't go cold when running last-minute Christmas errands, constructed with a pure cashmere lining to add toastiness. The lambskin and wool tweed fashioning adds an elegant luxury to any outfit, securing the accessory a spot in our top winter clothes for women list.


A winter wardrobe staple that exudes femininity and will undoubtedly help you create country-style ensembles with a pop of colour. The Plain Lambswool Woven Scarf from Barbour is a snug accessory ideal for layering and provides unparalleled warmth and comfort. Made in Scotland from 100% lambswool, this Barbour creation is designed with simplicity in mind allowing you to pair it with a whole selection of outfits, giving a timeless appeal. The incredibly soft finish of the piece, combined with the pairing options, makes it a winter must-have for any fashion-conscious woman.

Features:

  • Made in Scotland
  • 100% lambswool
  • Barbour logo stitch detail
  • Super soft
  • Available in a wide range of colours

Features:

  • GORE-TEX waterproof and breathable membrane
  • Rustproof hardware
  • Removable cushioned footbed
  • Shock absorbent
  • GORE-TEX lining
  • DryFast-DrySoft™ water-resistant layer
  • Full lace up front with ski hooks

If you are looking for on-trend hiking boots that are ideal to see you throughout the winter, the Dubarry Strokestown boots are the ones for you. With a host of features and benefits that straddle functionality and fashion, the Strokestown boots are your perfect winter wardrobe essential. Equipped with GORE-TEX waterproof and breathable technology, there’s no winter terrain these boots can’t handle. With shock absorption, padded collar and tab and even DryFast-DrySoft™ water-resistant, breathable leather, it is clear that Dubarry has crafted these boots with winter in mind.


If you are looking for a sleek and sophisticated pair of winter boots that will carry you through the entire season, enter the Heeled Suede Regina Boots from Fairfax & Favor. These boots offer comfort that can become a priority without diminishing style, crafted with an elastic panel stretching up to 3cm. Ideal for the fashionable countryside living woman, these premium boots feature a mid-heel, making them the perfect companion all day and into the evening. Handcrafted individually using premium and sustainably sourced suede, the boots from Fairfax & Favor will complement any outfit with their simple yet elegant stance.

Features:

  • Mid-heel
  • Sustainably sourced premium suede construction
  • Handcrafted in Portugal
  • 3cm elasticated panel for extra stretch
  • Memory foam insoles
  • Full leather lining

Features:

  • Gift set featuring scarf and hat
  • Faux-fur pom on the beanie
  • Barbour embossed badge
  • Ideal for Christmas

Looking for a winter gift to share with a loved one? This set from Barbour is the perfect option for the lady in your life who has everything. A warm and cosy companion on countryside adventures, this beanie and scarf set is a duo that will help you create a country aesthetic with any outfit you put together. The Barbour embossed badge shows off your taste for sophistication in an understated way, allowing the rest of your country ensemble to do the talking. This gift set is ideal for pulling an outfit together with a sense of colour cohesion. It is simple enough to match a wide range of aesthetics, designed to keep you warm without compromising style.


Find more winter must-haves at Brocklehursts today

Whether you are searching for a gift for a loved one this winter or simply want to treat yourself – we have a whole host of winter must-haves to add to your basket. If you are searching for men’s country attire, we have a wide selection of clothing options from premium brands for you to explore. Alternatively, if you are looking for ladies’ country attire, we also have you covered with Barbour, Dubarry and Schöffel, to name just a few. Explore the full range at your leisure and find your perfect winter wardrobe companion today with Brocklehursts.

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