Winter is coming. The time where everything gets cold and chilly. When the eye scans its vicinity, the world is frost-covered and iced. Your place becomes a beautiful winter wonderland or treacherous tundra. In either case, this means a change in style to accommodate the new weather conditions.
When the temperature drops, it is easy to simply wrap yourself up and assume the identity of a tightly wrapped and warm burrito but you can still tackle the winter season with a smart appearance. Here are four winter fashion tips for men to utilise for the season.
Check Off Your Essentials
There are essential clothing items for every season. For summer, one would be sandals, whereas, in winter, this would change to boots. Your winter essentials are necessities to protect you from the elements the change of season brings.
Winter essentials include coat, gloves, scarf, hat, socks, winter pants, shirt, and boots. For colder climates, long johns, and additional thermal wear may be required. Once you have your essentials, you can then start building up your winter wardrobe and look for the season.
Build Your Outfit in Layers
Obviously, it is cold in the winter, so you want to do your best to not only shield yourself from the cold but look good doing it. Layering means more clothes, but it also means more options. You can mix and match your clothes as you please.
There are a few things to consider when layering your clothes. Layering comes with a science that when understood can be the key between looking sharp and looking sloppy. Generally, you will have three or more layers depending on where you are located and what activity you are doing: base, middle and top.
The base layer usually consists of undershirts and shirts. This is the thinnest layer. The next middle layer will be of the same thickness or just a little thicker like another shirt, vest, sweater, or cardigan. Finally, the top layer will typically be the heaviest garment or outwear such as a jacket or coat.
As you build your layers remember to start with the lightest clothing item. You also want to keep in mind how you will move. You don’t want to restrict your movement with clothes that are too heavy or tight. Find balance to keep your range of motion.
Also, in tandem with clothing fabric, you want to make sure the layers coordinate. You cannot grab clothing items at random and put them together. Well, you could, but it would look strange. Lay your clothes out and see how the colors and fabrics mesh. Your layering style will also be impacted by whether you want to dress formally, semi-formal, or casual.
Have the Right Basics
The winter basics include a coat, footwear, gloves, hat, and a scarf. Building your basics is different from having your essentials. Essentials are the bare minimum. Basics are curated to be interchangeable and used through more than one winter season. They are generally neutral and do not require a lot of decision-making on the day-today because they work together.
For your winter basics, you want to choose items that never go out of style, are versatile, and are of good quality. The key elements of your basic winter line-up will be your coat and footwear. These elements should be functional and classic.
Decide on a Signature Look
To top off your winter fashion, having a signature look will be the icing on the cake. A signature look reflects your personality and character. This is a look that you can go back to time and time again. It is what you’re known for. Do you wear a navy pea coat every winter season or a classic grey overcoat?
The wintertime does not limit you in fashion choices or give permission to get lackadaisical with them either. Put on a stylish ensemble that is both functional and fashionable to battle the winter.
