Each January has a date designated as Blue Monday. It signifies a day when holiday celebrations are over, the weather is cold and dreary, and credit card bills for presents are due. The weather in New York has a windchill below zero but it’s also a bank holiday so at least most people don’t have to go out on this Blue Monday. It also doesn’t have to be a depressing day if you don’t let it. If your weather is more temperate, go for a nice walk. Bundle up and visit a museum. Stay cozy at home binge watching shows and movies. Clean out your closet after watching Marie Kondo’s Tidying Up on Netflix. Go to the gym or take an exercise class. Log off social media and read a book. There are a lot of options to make it a great day.

Oscar de la Renta pleated floral-print cotton-blend midi skirt

Top image and this image from Drottningholm Palace by @maxsinsteden

Wandler leather shoulder bag

Four Seasons New York Downtown Hotel photo by me.

Joseph double-breasted cotton-blend corduroy blazer

Double Circle micro satin tote

via @marthastewart

Belted wool-blend coat

Cy Twombly

APC knitted sweater

Veronica Beard silk-satin jaquard blouse

Buly 1803 Lait Virginal Orange Blossom Body Milk

Gianvito Rossi suede slingback flats

The Fife Arms via @laborofluxury