Winter Wardrobe Essentials

When building a timeless wardrobe, we focus on thoughtfully selected pieces. When it comes to a winter wardrobe, the main focus is on the functionality of each individual piece - so it can be used for various occasions while keeping us warm.

Focus on Layering

I will start with outerwear. First, you need a nice coat - a cozy, relaxed fit with enough space to layer a thick sweater or a sport coat. Start with a monochrome coat in a neutral color that goes with everything in your closet, such as navy, camel, or grey. The choice depends on the color palette of your other clothes.

Here’s a list of The Best Winter Overcoats currently available

Second is a down parka, which should be the warmest piece of all. It’s something you’ll always reach for when it’s super cold and you want to stay safe and warm outside. With a parka, you have the option to choose a more colorful one if you want to show a bit more personality. If you choose wisely, it can still work with most of your outfits. I’d suggest red (or bright orange) and yellow as great options in that case. If you prefer to play it safe, go with olive, navy, beige, or dark brown.

Here’s a list of The Best Quality Winter Parkas Available Today

The last piece should be a waxed jacket or an army jacket—the most casual of the three. It’s something that will still keep you warm if layered properly while adding variety to your rotation. Consider options like a Barbour Bedale or an M-65 Field jacket. Here you have more options, and it all depends on your personal preference and what you think complements your style better.

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Choose knitwear that fits your lifestyle

Next is a mid-layer: sweaters. Here, you have many options, and it all depends on what suits your lifestyle best. It could be a crewneck sweater, a rollneck, or a cardigan. Do you mostly wear shirts? Then a rollneck might not be the best choice. Do you typically wear just a shirt, or do you spend most of the day in a sweater? These considerations will help you decide on the material and thickness of the sweater. The best option might be a variation of all these styles, giving you more options, but it all depends on your preference. For colors, I would start with ecru (off-white or beige), grey, and navy. These shades are versatile enough to work with a wide range of outfit combinations, offering just the right amount of variation.

Here’s a list of Different Styles Of Knitwear

Build on the basics

The last main layer is trousers. I would start with washed blue jeans. It’s a staple every man should have because it works with everything. It can be dressed up or down. You can wear them with a shirt and loafers to a meeting or with a sweater and M-65 to Saturday brunch. The second pair I would go for is ecru (or white) denim, for basically the same reason as washed blue jeans—the combinations you can create with them are (almost) endless. The third option I would choose is navy trousers or chinos. It’s a color that works with everything mentioned above. If you think it’s too dark for you, you can try khaki instead.

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If you want to add a pop of colour

To finish the outfit with a little extra life, you can add accessories in bright colors - a beanie or socks in red, green, or yellow will go with basically everything I mentioned above. You can always go with neutral colors like grey, navy, or beige if you want to keep it toned down.

So here we have 3 jackets, 3 sweaters, and 3 trousers - 9 elements that will give you plenty of options to create different outfits depending on the occasion, your mood, or the weather. I hope this will make your choices easier and help you pick pieces that will serve you year after year.

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