Classic. Definition: a word not often used in the fashion industry. Usually over-the-top trends grace the runways, but this winter is an exception. This year, winter fashion is taking a step back to admire classic trends that will not become fads.

Chanel’s constant trend of quilted textures is sticking around all through the winter months. Quilting has moved beyond just handbags: shirts, skirts, and even dresses are adorned with tiny quilted textures this season. These textures are shown in neutral colors such as black, nude and a variety of light blues.

Typical jackets? Out. Jackets with beading, embroidery or studding? Yes, please. Just because Minnesotans wear jackets fifty percent of the year does not mean that a jacket cannot make a fashion statement.

Upgrade puffy jackets and long trenches to those with elegant details. Department stores such as Nordstrom’s and Von Maur offer a wide range of jackets that have the fashion industry drooling. Accessorize jackets with matching gloves, scarves and hats in neutral colors.

For color inspiration, designers looked no further than the winter wonderland outside their window. Zara and TopShop are featuring everything from dresses to shoes in pure white. With white as the main component of an outfit, accessorizing options are endless.

Lace elegantly made its way into the winter fashion season. From scarves to minor detail on cozy sweaters, lace compliments the icy color palette of winter without going overboard.

Nothing matches winter’s natural rosy cheeks like snowy eyeshadow. New eyeshadow palettes from Urban Decay and Bobbi Brown are full of glacial tones and are sure to make the northern lights jealous. Pair icy shadows with a nude gloss to complete this frosty look.

Winter is embraced this year as trends follow the icy environment that is encroaching upon us.