Buy, Save, Splurge, or Skip: Winter Style Hot Takes

We’re diving headfirst into our fashion hot takes! We get into what’s actually worth splurging on and where saving makes sense, from coats, bags, denim, and shoes to the everyday pieces you reach for over and over again. There’s plenty of talk about designer outlet wins, high–low dressing, airport outfits, Sambas, barrel jeans, athleisure fatigue, and the trends we’re loving and the ones we’re ready to move on from. We also dive into how to get dressed when winter feels endless and your closet suddenly feels uninspiring. From layering and texture to scarves, winter whites, and the idea of dopamine dressing, we break down what actually helps you feel more put-together without chasing every trend or buying an entirely new wardrobe. Along the way, we answer your questions on everything from skinny jeans and white shoes to whether athleisure belongs outside the gym and which bags feel timeless versus overplayed. It’s candid, opinionated, and exactly the kind of fashion conversation we’d be having if you were sitting with us. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and

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Buy, Save, Splurge, or Skip: Winter Style Hot Takes is an episode from Lipstick on the Rim by Sony Music.

This episode is 40:52 long.

This episode was published on Feb 17, 2026.

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