How to be the best dressed man this winter
Style lessons of note to keep your wardrobe in tip-top shape for the new season
No matter what the next few months looks like, we could all use a distraction. What about aiming to make this season your best dressed yet? The right clothes can act as mood boosters as you hunker down for colder days and longer nights – particularly the luxurious textures of winter’s finest fabrics. Ready to cement your style credentials? Step this way…
Know your fabrics
When it comes to winter clothes, cashmere, wool and silk-blends are all worth the investment: the craftsmanship that goes into these fabrics means that they’re built to last and can be worn again and again, for winters to come. Key for the next few months? Thick, fisherman-inspired jumpers, cashmere crewnecks and lightweight silk-blend knits that are made to be layered up and paired with a tailored wool overcoat.
Play with high-low dressing
An easy but effective way to stay stylish is to smarten up your sweats with a blazer or tailored overcoat, box-fresh trainers and a collared jumper (try our half-zip one) or crewneck version. It sounds simple, but it works. The first trick is to buy joggers in the right size (rather than wearing them loose) and with a cuffed ankle for a clean silhouette.
Reach for the cord
As you shed lighter layers and start looking for thicker and warmer alternatives, reach for corduroy. Choosing a pair of cord trousers, an overshirt, a jacket or even on-trend accessories, like a cap, is the quickest way to cement your place at the top of the best dressed list. The beauty of cord is it’s durable: it will weather most storms and still come out looking fantastic.
Opt for bold colours
You wouldn’t be blamed for reaching for a monochrome palette during the colder months, but why not choose lighter, brighter colours to lift your mood? Whether you’re daring enough to pull out the stops and pick a bold knit or coat, or you’d prefer to keep it subtle with your socks or accessories, choose orange, blue, red or – for even more style kudos – on-trend yellow.
Indulge in duvet-like coats
If you’re looking for something different to your classic winter overcoat, go for a thick padded jacket. While it will serve a different purpose to the aforementioned overcoat (giving you licence to buy both), it’s the perfect piece to throw on and go this season. Comfort, style and functionality all rolled into one unbelievably on-trend coat that somewhat resembles your duvet – really, what could be better?
