Men's Winter Style Advice With SUAVE OWL

November 11, 2024

How Should Men Dress For Winter?

Dressing for winter can present a seasonal style challenge. You want to look stylish and represent yourself in your style, but you also need to stay warm and dry. You feel your options limit to what will keep you comfortable and be practical on a cold winter’s day, but you may not feel confident or happy in men’s winter style. However, SUAVE OWL can help. If you want to know more about men’s winter style, how men should dress for winter, tips and tricks for winter fashion, and, most importantly, you want to know how to make men’s winter outfits work for you, read on…

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Men’s Winter Fashion Advice

There are a few simple steps a gentleman can take to feel his best in the winter months.

Winter layers are an essential step in staying warm in winter months and in men’s winter fashion. A series of layers providing different functions in your men’s winter outfit will be much more effective than one, thick layer. At SUAVE OWL, we recommend a gentleman wears three distinct layers in his men’s winter outfits and men’s outfits for cold days. Start off with a base layer, a T-shirt or equivalent, that sits close to the skin, providing a comfortable feel and mopping up any surface sweat, keeping you comfortable. On top of this, wear an insulating, warm layer consisting of something like a jumper. This is the layer that will keep you warm. Over this, wear an outer shell layer, choosing between your options based on weather. For a rainy day, a water-proof is a must. For a freezing day, a thick overcoat will help keep you warm, just maybe pack an emergency umbrella too!

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You won’t be warm, even with our layering recommendations, if you don’t think about your legs! Wearing thick trousers made of a heavy-weight material, such as denim, wool, or tweed, will help you stay your warmer throughout the day! Winter can also be a fantastic time to opt for a slim-fit leg option, as allowing for as little airflow as possible close to your skin will keep you warmer throughout the day!

If you are not a fan of a bulky outfit, consider if you may benefit from thermal layers instead of additional thick ones. Thermal underwear, shorts, socks, and vests can all help keep you warm and be worn underneath the above three layers for additional protection against the cold. Thermal socks can be an extra important addition, as your feet can make your entire lower body feel cold and are very close to the ground.

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Lastly, a focus on wearing clothes made of the right materials for winter is a must for staying warm in winter months. In winter, you want your clothing to be made of a heavy weight material that is well insulated, keeping you comfortable throughout the day. If you want to know what fabrics are best for winter, read on…

Best Winter Fabrics For Clothes

When it comes to optimising your clothes for winter, the materials you wear go a long way. Not only does understanding which fabrics to wear in winter help you stay warm and comfortable, it also means you can pick your favourites in terms of style and wear. Fantastic winter clothes material options include corduroy, flannel, wool, tweed, cotton blends, fleece, polyester, velvet, velour, leather, and faux fur.

Best Men’s Winter Colours

Seasonal colours are always more a suggestion than a strict guideline. However, seasonal colours can be both a fun thing to implement in your wardrobe and a practical choice. In winter, the weather is often cold. As a result, wearing darker shades helps attract warmth from sunlight and make you just that bit warmer on your day to day. Some winter seasonal colours reflect this practicality.

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Seasonal colours in winter include black, navy, blues, greens, jewel tones, and bright white.

Practical Tips For Men In Winter

While the above advice will help you with certain aspects of men’s Winter style, there is some tips, tricks and considerations to consider while assembling your men’s Winter outfit.

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Don’t neglect your winter accessories. Hats, gloves, and scarves are not only fantastic men’s winter fashion statements, but they are extremely practical in combating cold. These items cover extremities that often are exposed and also get cold. If you are thoroughly wrapped up in layers but your hands are freezing, you still won’t feel at your most comfortable. Tackle this with your men’s winter accessories and have fun with colour and style while you’re at it!

Whilst all the focus so far may have been on men’s winter clothes, men’s winter shoes are just as important! In winter, your shoes need to keep you warm and dry, preferably with a thick sole with good grip. Boots can be a fantastic choice for this season, as they meet all of these requirements with additional coverage. If you don’t consider your men’s winter shoes choices, you’ll likely end up uncomfortable no matter how much effort you put into the rest of your men’s winter outfit. Don’t forget to think it through!

Lastly, consider if you want to switch up your winter jumpers! There are lots of different jumper styles, colours, and knits. If you think all jumpers are a simple crew neck with long sleeves, you’re mistaken. Check out our knitwear collection to see if there’s a men’s winter jumper that gets you a bit more excited about your men’s winter style than your current options! You won’t regret it!