Dress like Colin Firth is your love interest.

The Trend

So, what does a frazzled English woman look like?

As far as glam goes, the F.E.W.

Keira Knightley in a scarf

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Keira Knightley’s character, Juliet, inLove Actually,exudes a F.E.W.

energy, and Kate Winslet’s character inThe Holidayis basically the blueprint for this trend.

Real-life examples include Knightley’s off-duty style, as well asSienna Miller’spre-boho phase.

Sure, this trend leans heavily into rom-com cosplay, but the inspiration is pure.

No one’s put together all the time, we all have our scattered moments.

So why not lean into the season and embrace a haphazard scarf and quirky knit to fight the cold?

And if not, there’s always something satisfying about embracing your messy side.