Mariska Hargitay’s casual outfit formula of jeans and slip-on UGGs is the ultimate wardrobe inspiration for winter
As we battle through the depths of winter, January dressing is all about cosy comfort. We want nothing more than to wrap up in warm layers and keep things casual as we head towards spring – and Mariska Hargitay has the perfect outfit formula to help us do just that.
Spotted on the set of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit in New York earlier this month, she turned to everyone’s favourite pair of cosy, winter shoes to keep her nice and warm as well as feeling super comfortable. Snapped wearing UGG Tazz II shearling lined platform slippers, Mariska styled them with a pair of ankle-grazing, straight leg jeans for a laid-back look.
In place of an athleisure-esque hoodie, she elevated her casual ensemble with the addition of a knitted, zip up jacket. In a striking, dark plum shade, and the jacket brought in a warm tone as well as additional soft texture to the look, making it an outfit we’ll definitely be recreating to get us through this cold streak.
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Get Mariska’s cosy, winter look
M&S Goodmove
Super Soft Boucle Longline Hoodie with Wool
A soft, boucle fabric gives this hoodie a cosy texture that sets it apart from other loungewear and athleisure pieces, with a higher neck shape offering additional warmth, while a hint of wool in the fabric makes it a winter staple.
UGG
Tazz II Genuine Shearling Lined Platform Slipper
With a platform sole and plush lining made of genuine shearling, these indoor/outdoor slippers are the ultimate comfort shoe and yet still feel elevated when styled with jeans.
Levi’s
Ribcage Straight Ankle Jeans
With an ankle-cropped hemline, these straight leg jeans don’t taper too much down the leg, leaving them to perfectly complement shoes with low profiles, like the UGG Tasman and trainers. A style you can wear all-year through, with so many different looks.
Madewell
Cable Knit Zip Cardigan
The olive hue of this chunky, knitted zip-up sits in the same jewel-tone family as Mariska’s rich, purple shade and we love the winter-ready feel it creates. It has a chunkier knit than Mariska’s style, but that only makes it look all the more cosy.
Dear Foams
Fireside Queenstown Genuine Shearling Platform Clog Slipper
Made from real suede and with a genuine Australian sheepskin lining, these platform slippers are a great UGG alternative to Mariska’s Tazz II slippers. Just like her style, they work as both “indoor/outdoor” footwear for cold winter days.
Mango
Catherin Culotte High-Rise Jeans
With a high rise waist, ankle-grazing leg and comfortable, culotte-style wide legs, these jeans are a versatile staple that can be dressed up or down for any occasion. Plus, they’re available in sizes 0 to 22.
Made from suede with a cosy, sheepskin lining, Mariska’s Tasman slippers are the ultimate comfort shoe for winter – and if you need more convincing, just read our UGG Tasman slippers review. They’re instantly recognisable thanks to the braided trim around the top, while their warm chestnut tone makes them a versatile staple in any winter capsule wardrobe. Whether you’re wearing them outdoors with jeans or tailored trousers, or as some of the best slippers alongside your PJs and work-from-home outfits, as the cold snap continues, this is the footwear companion you can rely on.
They were the perfect choice alongside Mariska’s straight leg jeans. In a worn, grey-blue denim hue, they play perfectly into the darker washes we’re seeing dominate denim trends for 2026 and their ankle-grazing length is so flattering against the low profile of her footwear.
As well as being a masterclass in how to style UGGs, Mariska’s outfit is also great inspiration when it comes to incorporating colour into more laid-back outfits. Low-key and understated, the plum tone of her knitted hoodie is exactly the kind of warm colour we want to see in the cold winter months, alongside other rich tones of mocha brown and olive green, which are both bold and cosy at the same time.
