Casual Capsule wardrobe from Poszetka’s Fall Winter ‘24 Collection
Last week, I was in Katowice to visit my friends at Poszetka. The main reason for the visit was to get to know them better and learn more about the brand and how they work. There will be another article about my visit very soon.
Since they recently released a new Working Class line, shortly after their Fall/Winter '24 collection, I wanted to use the opportunity to see all the pieces in person, feel the fabrics and try them on. I also had the idea, if time allowed, to select my favorite pieces and create a capsule collection from them.
It took us a lot of time, but with the help of the whole team, I managed to do it. That day, I changed probably close to 50 times, which is without a doubt my personal record - for now. This is also why some of the photos have slightly poorer lighting (it gets completely dark outside by 4 p.m.).
It’s not my ideal selection from the current collection, but some of my favorite pieces were already sold out in my size, so I could’t use them for photos. So Shetland roll-necks and coats are unfortunately not included this time. I tried to make this capsule as versatile as possible while keeping it as minimal as I could. So I decided to not include my favorite piece from the whole collection - Gray Undyed Wool Sportcoat. It’s a very versatile piece, but in a way similar to Gamefeather Tweed Blouson and also has a similar cut as Classic Navy Blazer, so it made more sense to go with a combination of 3 jackets that in my opinion cover all the possible scenarios, from very casual, to very serious looks.
For jackets I picked Olive HBT Utility Shirt from their new Working Class line, Gamefeather Tweed Blouson from their Fall/Winter '24 collection and the Classic Navy Blazer.
For middle layers, I selected White Flap Pocket Work Shirt, Chambray Asymmetrical Pocket Work Shirt and Gray Saddle Shoulder Sweatshirt from the new Working Class line, as well as the Orange Shetland Crewneck and Navy Merino Wool Turtleneck from their Fall/Winter '24 collection.
For trousers, I picked the Olive HBT Pants, Navy Ripstop Pleated Pants and of course I had to include their White Selvedge Jeans.
For shoes, I went with their Brown Suede Chukka Boots and black leather Kleman Padror derbies.
To complete the looks, I used the Brown Suede Classic 1" Belt and Black Croco Print 1" Belt, Blue Japanese Motif Bandana, and a pocket square which I also styled as a bandana. I added their new Ribbed socks from the Working Class line as well.
Olive HBT Utility Shirt
It’s based on a military overshirt from the 1950s - it’s not a remake, but their take on it. They nailed the fit, as you can see in my photos. It’s just a bit shorter than the original military shirts from the 40s and 50s, making it perfect for what most people wear today. Made from Japanese olive HBT, it will only get better with wear. This is one of the most versatile pieces in a man’s wardrobe. You can wear it as a shirt, as an overshirt over a tee or shirt, or even as an outer layer over a sweater or knit. The fabric and color combination work with almost anything. You can pair it with white jeans - my favorite combo, or navy trousers as shown below. It also works well with washed blue or indigo jeans, khaki chinos or brown trousers. For a very military look, you can pair it with matching olive HBT pants.
Gamefeather Tweed Blouson
This is a piece I’ve been very interested in since I saw the preview of the collection, but I had mixed feelings about it. I really liked the Gamefeather Tweed pattern - it’s unusual and the little colorful details make it even more interesting and unique. But I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about tweed used in a more modern, shorter cut like this overshirt. When I think of tweed, I usually imagine a more traditional jacket or a hunting jacket, so I was afraid it might look too modern in a shorter style. All of this changed when I tried it on. I really like how this overshirt fits and feels in this fabric. But, I also have to point out that how you pair it makes a big difference. It can definitely look timeless when worn with the right fit - trousers with a higher rise, a tucked-in shirt or a sweater that sits around the natural waist. But it can also look very modern or even trendy if you pair it with trousers that have a lower rise or a very long sweater, so it’s something to keep in mind. Yet this overshirt turned out great. It creates a perfect contrast when worn with white jeans - again, my favorite combination, especially when paired with a colorful Shetland sweater, in my case, their orange version. It will also work with blue or indigo jeans, almost any neutral shade of wool trousers, classic chinos and even olive military trousers, as shown below.
Classic Navy Blazer
I think this is such a classic piece that I don’t need to spend much time talking about it. This version is single-breasted and has gold buttons, which give it a more Ivy style look while also adding a bit of a military vibe. It perfectly fills the sartorial gap between the other two jackets in this collection. As shown below, it works well with different looks: a more formal style with a navy roll-neck, a military inspired look with olive HBT trousers and a white work shirt (a chambray shirt would work well too), and a more casual look with white jeans and an orange Shetland sweater.
White Selvedge Jeans
Of course when it comes to trousers, I had to pick my favorite of all trouser styles - white jeans (they’re not really white, more of a natural or off-white but not ecru). You probably already know that I believe white jeans work with basically everything, so I don’t need to explain why they’re my obvious first choice. Below, they’re styled in a very military inspired look, a more sartorial look and a more casual look with the Gamefeather Tweed Blouson. Poszetka’s white jeans are made locally in Poland from 14oz Japanese Selvedge Denim, with tonal stitching and a button fly. A classic combination that’s hard to beat. I’ll admit, when I checked the measurements a few days before, I wasn’t worried about fitting into them. Maybe I sometimes overestimate the size of my legs, but I’m used to white jeans with a looser fit. After trying them on, the fit was almost perfect. I’d prefer a centimeter or two more to consider it perfect. But after looking at these photos, maybe I should start considering jeans that fit a bit slimmer in the thigh because I think these look great on me.
Olive HBT POSZ-53 Pants
This is the most casual style of trousers in this collection. I think military trousers are, in a way, grown-man sweatpants. They have a relaxed silhouette and are very comfortable, so they’re similar to sweatpants, but with a completely different impression. This version from Poszetka is their tribute to P-53 army trousers and is made from Japanese olive HBT - the same fabric as the Olive HBT Utility Shirt. They’re cleaner than the more common army fatigue pants, with inseam pockets and patch pockets without flaps on the back. I have to say the fit is spot on - perfect high rise and just enough room in the leg so that they drape perfectly. This style is mostly worn with more relaxed outfits, like with a grey sweatshirt (Look 2). But of course, you can make it a little more refined with a white work shirt and the Gamefeather Tweed Blouson (Look 3), or a lot more serious with a navy blazer (Look 1).
Navy Ripstop Pleated Pants
I wasn’t sure what to choose as the third option. I had more ideas, and the simplest one that would work with everything would be Stone Wash Jeans or Dark Indigo Jeans. But I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and pick something a bit more unusual for me. So one option was Light Gray Flannel Trousers, which would work with some of the styles here but not really with the Military Overshirt. So, I decided to go with Navy Ripstop Pleated Pants. It’s another military or workwear inspired style but in this color they can work with a lot of outfits, and the cut is very clean - high rise, roomy straight leg, single pleat and side adjusters, so they can definitely be dressed up as well. (Unfortunately, due to the time pressure of this photoshoot and constantly changing clothes, I missed taking a photo with a white work shirt and navy blazer - this would have been a very serious, military uniform inspired look.) Below, you can see two military/workwear-inspired outfits: Look 1 is a classic 1950s US Navy outfit, Look 2 is a mix of military and workwear style and Look 3 is a more relaxed, casual outfit with the Gamefeather Tweed Blouson and an orange Shetland sweater.
All styles mostly work together, but in this article I’ve shared my favorite styles for each of the main clothing groups - jackets and trousers. I think it's clear which middle layers work best with the other pieces from the stylings above. The chambray shirt will add a bit of military and workwear vibe to every outfit, which is why I also included the white work shirt. It’s a much cleaner look, but the big chest pockets make it more casual. The same goes for sweaters: the grey sweatshirt will make every outfit more relaxed, the orange Shetland is a bit cleaner, but the bright color makes it more relaxed and playful, while the navy roll-neck is immediately a more serious style, especially in this slimmer merino wool cut.
I always try to add some extra life to an outfit with bandanas or neckerchiefs.
For shoes, I tried to keep it as simple as possible but also appropriate for the current season - it already feels like winter. That’s the main reason I didn’t use any loafers, even if I love wearing them in winter when it’s not too cold. So I went with Tyrolean-style derbies - Kleman Padror in black leather and Poszetka’s own Brown Suede Chukka Boots. These two styles pair perfectly with all the outfits I put together in this collection.
The goal was to create a more casual capsule collection that is very practical but also as versatile as possible, and I think it turned out really well. Let me know what you think.
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P.S. I would like to once again thank the entire Poszetka team for their warm welcome and amazing hospitality, and of course, for all the help they provided, including making this article possible.