What would our winter inspiration boards look like without the black beanie? It's an essential piece in anyone's cold weather arsenal. A favourite with runway models and influencers alike, beanies in black are classic must-have item for any fashionista. With this piece in your closet, dressing warm also means dressing cute.

Tips for styling a black beanie

Cute, versatile, and universally flattering, black beanies look just as cute paired with a matching loungewear set as they are with a mini dress, tights, and over-the-knee boots. You can wear a black beanie with a black scarf and gloves for an effortlessly cool monochrome look, or flex your versatility with accessories in contrast pastel tones and funky patterns.

A beanie is a lazy girl's best friend

The magic of the black beanie is that it can cover a multitude of sins. Bad hair day? No worries! Once you throw on that beanie, nobody has to know. Wash day can wait till tomorrow. However, if you're not feeling cute with your hair down you can style your black beanie with pigtails for a Scandi look.