Jennifer Aniston's plaid mini dress and knee high boots with opaque tights was the perfect preppy outfit to go under her classic black coat

Jennifer Aniston's chic winter combination of a black and white plaid mini dress with a pair of opaque tights and knee high boots looked so chic and preppy under her classic coat - and we're tempted to recreate the look a decade on.

When it comes to the urge to update our winter capsule wardrobe, we love to delve into the fashion archives and take inspiration from outfits of the past worn by style icons - and Jennifer Aniston is someone we'll always be taking notes from.

In a snapshot taken back in November 2014, Jen can be seen nailing preppy winter dressing, sporting a checked monochrome mini dress, wrapping up warm in a pair of suede knee high boots and a timeless black winter coat.

Channel Jen's Preppy Winter Style

Keeping things simple for the November night out, Jen's all black outfit provided both chicness and essential cold weather coverage thanks to the addition of her thick pair of opaque black tights.

While we love a pair of heeled black ankle boots this time of year, the addition of a pair of suede knee highs can easily elevate an outfit to new levels of elegance - and add even more cosiness.

Ensuring her black mid-length peacoat didn't conceal her dress, Jen simply wore the piece buttoned once at the collar, allowing it to fan outwards and keep her full outfit on display.

Adding a sleek edge in the form of dark-toned winter nails, Jen kept her manicure short and tidy with a rich lick of black gel polish.

Her choppy yet insanely sleek haircut was styled into an ageless middle parting, with expertly-placed layers creating a flattering face framing effect that will never go out of style.

As for makeup, a smokey eye look with a thick swiping of dark liner on her bottom waterline added a vampy feel that is so easy to replicate if you want to add more of a nighttime feel to your makeup as you head out for the evening. It looks like Jennifer's eyes were accentuated by some fake eyelashes too - although she may have added some thickness and darkness with a good few coats of her best volumising mascara.

Jen is always one to keep things simple and classic with her jewellery choices - and this look was no different. A pair of small silver hoop earrings added a little sparkle.