One of the most effective outwears for the winter is a heavier wool sport coat. When it comes to sport coats, I view them as jackets instead of “half a suit”. This makes them an easy-to-go outfit with the rest. They will definitely give you a sharper look even if the outfit comes with a lot of casual elements such as white leather sneakers or denim.
If you’re looking for an extra bit of warmth, go for sports coat in tweed or winter-weight wool. For an even smarter and sharper casual look, use a down vest or V-neck sweater for layering your outfit. Under extremely cold climatic conditions, you may have to layer with multiple outwear that can provide you a decent coverage and insulation. If you stay in a more temperate area, it will suffice if you just wear a quilted jacket or pea coat (plus layers in addition). On transitional days, or just when you’re looking for added warmth over a lightweight sweater, a denim jacket offers a superb classic look. Try to keep it casual or even wear a tie with your denim, if you style your outfit the right way.
Coming to the fabric selection of winter outfits, I recommend wool flannel as it is a warm and comfy suiting fabric. It is to be noted that 100 per cent wool cloth has different weights, with 12 oz the minimum you’d want for any winter suit. If it gets too light, you are in all “in-season” fabric weight category. That can also do, but strictly depending on how cold and chilly it gets where you live, you may well have to layer up with different pieces. If you are buying ready-made suits or even made-to-measure or bespoke, you most likely needn’t have to be too picky about choosing a specific weight as they’re classified by season. Therefore, simply look for spring/summer or fall/winter suiting fabrics, and you’re good to go. Once you start thinking bespoke or going custom, that’s when you go for specific fabric and associated weights.
It’s For The Groomsmen Out There!
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“Remember, we all stumble; every one of us. That is why it’s a comfort to go hand in hand.” —Emily Kimbrough
Here’s a quick hack to mix and match your wedding suit or tux tones: Use differing shades of the same color that will offer you a unique look. For instance, the groom could wear a bright blue suit, while the groomsmen sport navy. You can achieve the same thing with gray. It’s a subtle, yet not-so-subtle, twist that can differentiate the roles of members in your wedding party, and also add great versatility to the overall look.
Choose Flannel Shirts For Cool Friday Look
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For a cool look, pick a checked flannel shirt and pair it with casual legwear such as jeans and chinos, or textured wool pants for a somewhat smarter take. When it comes to footwear, check classic, casual boots – styles like Chelseas, Derbies and chukkas in suede or leather – and ensure the color of the uppers either creates or complements a surprisingly pleasant contrast with the rest of the pieces of the outfit.
Cargo Pants – Cool Men’s Wear In 90’s
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Cargo pants were a cool men’s wear in the bygone ’90s. It came with many pockets so that boys could carry their wallet, Gameboy and even a pager device; these pants were practical and in vogue. While originally worn capacious and baggy, present day cargo pants throw a look with a slim or tapered fit.
Stay Warm By Layering Up Sweater With Suit
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Sporting an all-season wool suit? You’ll have to make up for the dearth of warmth by layering up with long johns and thermals. Alternately, you can also add mid-layers including a sweater or thin quilted vest underneath your suit jacket.
Pocket Squares Can Add A Zing To Your Suit
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Pocket squares add a lot of oomph to your outfit, but ensure that it doesn’t match with your tie in either fabric or pattern choice. Before you dress yourself to be conservative, remember that the pocket square is where you get the most freedom and the one place to add a little zing to your favorite suit.
A Navy Blazer – Must Have Office Outfit
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“When life gives you Monday, dip it in glitter and sparkle all day” – Ella Woodward
If there’s a must-have outfit in your fall office closet—besides a sweater of course—it‘s a good blazer. You never know when you’d need it the most to freshen up or sharpen your look, and feel your best, especially when the winter is round the corner. Here’s a Navy Blazer, a comfy, unstructured suit jacket, where the use of canvas is minimized. It has less lining on the interior and a thin shoulder, making it extremely lightweight and breathable.
Go Floral For This Fall Wedding
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“You are the love that came without warning; you had my heart before I could say no.” — Unknown
Are you a groom who wants to glow floral this fall? There’s no harm as long as you don’t overdo things. A floral tie? Absolutely. A floral jacket? Much difficult to pull off – but props if you’re able to do it to precision.
Add Layers to Your Regular Sweatshirt
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A slight variation from your regular sweatshirt and just as comfy, the half-zip is a welcome addition to your weekend wear. Layer it over a plaid flannel; add colored chinos and a pair of leather slip-on Chelsea boots for a look that works exceedingly well, whether you’re at home or chilling out with your pals.
Scotlands’s Lounge Suits
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The lounge suit was originally developed in the 1850s to the 1860s in Scotland. It was crafted of heavier fabric and was intended to be a garment for casual outdoor events. The matching aspect of trousers and pants, in particular, gave it a less formal look, because morning coats and frock coats were worn with rather contrasting trousers. Another differentiating factor was apparently the length of the coat. It was a much shorter coat, had no tails and was cut more sack-like without distinct front dart.
Get the smart casual look with Oxford Shirts
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The Oxford shirt defines a smart casual to nicety. It is the ideal hybrid, and classic whites and blues have long been part of wardrobe staples. Thick fabric offers the Oxford shirt a relaxed edge compared to finer dress shirts, whilst the collared design offers a smart look. All of this combines to make the Oxford shirt one of the most reliable and versatile and smart-casual pieces in a men’s wardrobe.
Give Your Unworn Pants A New Life
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Here is a quick hack to offer unworn pants a new life
Chances are that you have some pants in your closet that does nothing than just sit there. You neither wear them nor try to get rid of them either. A great way to bring those unworn pants back to life is to convert them into shorts. Put them on and mark the required length, pick a pair of fabric scissors and snip away. If you don’t prefer the raw edges showing up, cuff the legs once or twice as needed.