Suit Styling Tips for Cold Mornings and Long Workdays

The most challenging season for working professionals is this winter. Yes, wearing bulk layers when stepping outside and staying up with all those layers on throughout the day is not a cake walk. Especially, men need to acquire this as a skill to cope with these seasonal changes to ensure they feel comfortable and presentable throughout the long workdays.

So, in this blog, first, let’s walk through some quick tips on how to style for cold mornings, and second, let’s explore some workday style suggestions for men to choose this winter. 

Suit styling tips for the cold season

1. Add as many layers as possible.

Try adding layers to your suits with waistcoats, double-breasted fronts, scarves, overcoats, trenchcoats, sweaters, cardigans, and a lot more that give warmth and that withstand the snowy weather.   

2. Ensure thermal wear.

This is one of the most important styling tips that can help reduce a layer and ensure you stay ventilated. Wearing thermals underneath the dress shirt or polo tee is the best idea. No more bulk, heavy layers, and lack of air circulation.  

3. Pair with the right accessories.

Accessories play an essential role in winter suit styling as they help add additional warmth and comfort besides the suit layers and long work hours.

1. Scarves: Choose between wool or cashmere scarves to insulate your neck or torso region.
2. Gloves: Leather gloves are a great accessory during snowy days.
3. Oxford shoes or boots: Of course, it saves your feet from the freezing snow and adds style to the winter suits.

4. Choose the right fabric. 

Wool and wool-blend fabrics are always the first preference. However, it is not necessary that every layer has to be wool. Outermost layers can be wool, and inner layers, like dress shirts, can be linen or flannel. 

5. Pick your favorite color.

There aren’t any specific color choices for winter. However, there are palettes for men looking for bold choices and vice versa. For example, burgundy and army green are charming and still bold choices for men. On the other hand, for men with conventional color choices, navy and gray are timeless. 

Pro-tip for styling winter suits:

Besides styling every layer or element in a winter suit, men need to make sure the overall style is balanced in terms of color, texture, proportion, and overall look of the attire.

Formal suit style recommendations 

1. Formal suit styles
   1. With scarves: This is a simple yet classic formal suit style that men can choose if they don’t prefer bulk layering. In this style, men wear a regular winter suit featuring a blazer, dress shirt, a pair of trousers, and a waistcoat. Plus, scarves are added for insulation. 

2. With overcoats: This style involves wearing extra-long, double-breasted overcoats or trench coats for thick outer layering and insulation. Underneath, men can customize the number of layers based on the temperature changes. 

2. Smart or semi-formal suit styles
   1. Contrasting separates: Men can choose to wear contrasting pairs when it comes to smart formal attire to give a cool look and yet a warm feel. For example, wool-made gray suits with beige trousers can look adequately semi-formal and comfortable all day. 

Cashmere attire: Instead of regular wool, men can choose cashmere-based fabrics to maintain the same professional look without compromising on the required warmth for winter. For example, wear cashmere coats, cotton or linen-based dress shirts, and matching trousers.