This season, going out means braving the elements but thanks to the extreme mini, you don’t need to sacrifice your sex appeal to the Gods of Winter.

Originating on the runways of Hussein Chalayan, Balmain, Isabel Marant and Louise Goldin, the iconic mini is perfectly paired with thigh high boots, creating the illusion of legs that stretch for miles. For winter, a pair of wool tights will keep the chill at bay and come spring, trade the boots for a pair of cute wedges.

Hervé Léger’s high-waisted bandage mini is a sexed-up version of this iconic style. Stay sleek and chic in black or for a bolder look, choose magenta to brighten up the dreary days. Alertnatively, add an urban edge with a silk dupioni skirt by Camilla and Marc or bank on the holiday glitz with a sequined mini by Ashish.

It may be cold outside, but you can turn up the heat with traffic-stopping style. Sometimes, less really is more.