Men’s Styling Tips for Winter

With winter around the corner, it can be difficult to keep warm and stylish. A common issue when dressing for winter for many men is looking sharp and stylish with lots of layers on. It is quite easy to become buried under frumpy and bulky layers, losing any sense of your style and looking disheveled.

Dressing for winter has to strike a balance of comfort and warmth while retaining your dress sense. It is important to never sacrifice comfort and warmth to look stylish, but you don’t have to sacrifice your style for comfort either.

Say goodbye to big bulky coats and thick scarves covering every layer you wear and say hello to keeping warm while dressing smart and looking stylish with these men’s styling tips for winter. 

Layering for winter

Winter is an ideal opportunity to mix and match clothes to create stylish and warm layers. Layering your outfit adds warmth for the freezing temperatures and allows you to get creative, experimenting with your style. The trick is to make sure you don’t layer thick and bulky items of clothing and use more light layers on top of each other. This ensures you still look your best while actually keeping you warmer than wearing only thick clothes!

Layering is simply wearing more than one item on top of each other. So, an everyday winter outfit usually consists of three layers (sometimes more if it’s super chilly). These layers are made up of the base layer, middle layer, and top layer. Base layers can be a shirt, t-shirt, or undershirt. A middle layer usually consists of sweaters, cardigans, denim jackets, and shirts. Top layers tend to be the thickest, such as jackets and coats, and only one is usually needed.

When layering for winter styling, it is vital to remember that you work from thin on the inside to thick on the outside. The lightest fabrics should be closest to your body and each layer should slowly get heavier. Another rule to remember is to ensure that you don’t restrict your movement with the layers. You should wear enough to keep you warm but still be able to move your arms. 

Formal outfits

Layering a formal outfit for winter can feel tricky, especially if formal attire is required for your workplace or you have an event in the coldest month. However, layering is still possible for formal attire! You can simply wear an undershirt or t-shirt as a base layer and your long-sleeved dress shirt on top. To keep your look clean and crisp, don’t forget to keep the sleeves of your dress shirt tidy with sterling silver cufflinks. Then a cardigan or sweater can be added to provide warmth as a middle layer with a suit jacket and coat on top as top layers. This ensures you keep warm while looking smart!

Casual outfits

For a more casual look, layering can be easier as you can be creative with what you wear. In slightly warmer temperatures layering a casual look can be as simple as a t-shirt, shirt, and sweater. If it’s colder, you could use an undershirt and t-shirt as the base with a jumper or cardigan, jacket, and coat on top. It’s really up to you, just as long as the outfit represents your style, looks good, and is effective for winter!

Best winter accessories

To finish a winter outfit off while keeping it stylish and sleek, you need some winter accessories to keep you warm.

Hat

For harsh winter weather, it is vital to protect your head with a hat. Make sure to choose a warming material, such as wool, and choose a color that suits your outfits and style. Stay away from hats with holes in them and worn caps that will ruin the look.

Scarf

Add warmth to your neck with a scarf. This is the perfect accessory to keep you warm in freezing temperatures while adding a splash of color to your outfit. Choose a stylish bold pattern or colored scarf to compliment your neutral coat.

Gloves

Gloves are a great way to keep your hands out of the cold and stop them going numb. They are also a wonderful accessory to any winter outfit. However, there are a few rules when coordinating gloves to your outfit. Number 1, make sure they can withstand the cold, and number 2, make sure they don’t soak moisture. Leather gloves are always a great idea to keep your hands warm while looking stylish, or woolen smart gloves. 

Thick socks

Keeping your feet warm is just as important as keeping your hands warm during the winter months. Invest in some thick, high-quality socks to keep your feet from going numb. Choosing plain black is usually the best option to keep your look stylish, but if the outfit is quite neutral, consider a splash of colour in your socks!

Top types of coats 

There are many types of coats you can wear during winter to keep you out of the freezing temperatures while looking sleek. It’s up to you what type of coat you would like to pair with your winter outfits. However, to look stylish this winter avoid wearing tattered and washed-out coats or puffy coats that hide your style. Here are a few different types of coats to choose from and their benefits:

• Duffle coats- Made from coarse wool to keep you warm with a uniformed look to keep you smart and stylish!
• Chore coats- Gives a rugged style for a casual and stylish look while keeping you out of the cold!
• Puffer/Down jacket- The warmest of winter coats that fights the cold away. Choose a color that suits your style and that doesn’t look too mismatched. 
• Peacoat-This is perfect for keeping you warm and looking smart at the same time.

Winter shoes 

Your usual footwear won’t keep the freezing temperatures away from your feet and they won’t support you under ice either. You can easily slip in trainers and dress shoes! Due to this, it’s important to invest in some sturdy, weather-resistant winter shoes. You need to look for shoes with an interior lining to stop your feet from getting cold, and they need to be waterproof, to prevent rain and snow from getting in. It’s also vital to look for shoes that have traction to prevent any slips and falls when ice comes!

Boots are a great idea for winter to keep warm while looking stylish. Choose a neutral sharp color such as light brown, dark brown or black. You can even get some with fur inside for extra warmth if needed!

Update your winter wardrobe with these men’s styling tips for winter and keep warm in freezing temperatures while looking sharp. Get creative with layering your items of clothing, contrasting colors, and patterns to create a unique sense of style while still looking your best. Experiment and have fun with your styling but ensure that they are practical for snow, rain, and ice and never sacrifice comfort and warmth!

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