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SMART MEN’S SHIRTS & PANTS INCLUDING MID-LAYERS FOR THE WINTER

Finally, the winters have arrived, and you need to know about dressing to nicety and sporting a sharp and smart style even in the bitingly chilly cold. Let’s start off with colors—darker and richer tones including navy, camel, charcoal, eggplant purple, burgundy, forest green are the default choice. When it comes to fabrics, a heavier weight and more texture material is preferable. As for the fitting, clothes should start out slim and gradually turn more capacious.

Winter fashion for men play out in the form of a wide range of wools, heavier cottons, thicker knits, woven shirts, etc. Apparently, all layers generally are thicker to keep one warm and comfy and ward off the cold.

When it comes to casual clothing, I recommend a stylish look (as imparted by below) for a casual and dressier use:
# Denim
# Chinos
#Twill & flannel shirts
# Substantial wool, cashmere &cotton
# Heavy canvas & wool outerwear

Generally, the fitting is no way different from every other season. However, I suggest slim and fitted style, but not overly tight. There should be enough for you to move around. There’s a catch however here: in winter, we tend to layer our outfit—underwear, sweater, button-up shirt, coat and think thermal underwear—therefore, the fit and thickness of every layer must be pretty much strategic. On top of it, outermost layer usually lends a relaxed fit, so that you can have rooms for the layers underneath. Who would want to wear a peacoat so slim such that you won’t be able to put on anything more than a button-up shirt underneath?

Winter Shirts:
When it comes to Chambray, it is neither a fall-nor a winter-specific shirt, to be precise. Denim, on the other hand, can be easily worn throughout the year. Therefore, don’t trade your favorite Chambray for any sweatshirt or sweater; continue to wear through the winter months. This said your regular Oxford cloth is quite substantial, and comes as an excellent option for winter. I also recommend flannel and twill shirts as appropriate for men’s winter fashion. Both formal and casual options are available in both fabrics.

Winter Pants:
Go with denim if you want to wear it casually pairing it with sneakers and a T-shirt, and more formally teamed up with a sport coat, dress shirt and loafers throughout the winter season.

Winter Mid-layers:
During the winters, go for a mid-layer made of light coat or jack, alternating one heavy coat. Two warm layers enable better regulation of temperature than just wearing a shirt and a thick, heavy coat. If it gets too cold and chilly outside, you’re left with only one option, and that is to wear a coat with no mid-layer. Aesthetically, you can create a more interesting look using multiple layers. This means sweaters and vests are good at not only regulating body temperate better, but add an extra layer of oomph to your winter outfit.