10 things you need in your wardrobe this Winter
Words: Holly
Winter is coming – and so is the minefield of messages bombarding us with the “must-haves” and “unmissable-trends” of the season ahead, but don’t be afraid gents, ignore the hype as we take you through the 10 style essentials that you need in your wardrobe this winter…
1. TARTAN TROUSERS, , You don’t need Pictish blood running through your veins to get away with wearing tartan trousers this season. As suitable when paired with a thick knit jumper as it is with a smart jacket and smoking slippers for a luxurious take on evening-wear. Hackett Trousers, part of a 2pc suit, £1000, hackett.com
2. CASHMERE ROLLNECK, , We know we keep harping on about the rollneck, but really, it’s only because it just the perfect winter wardrobe essential. Soft, luxurious, and perfectly versatile if you only buy one thing from this list then let it be this. Loro Piana, £905, loropiana.com
3. CHECKED SUIT, , An easy way to update your classic suit this winter is undoubtably by upgrading to a checked pattern one. Keep the cut slim and simple and let the plaid design offer a discreet way to wear pattern. This will work perfectly with a plain shirt and knitted tie. Canali, £1,450 mrporter.com
4. UMBRELLA, , Don’t get caught short this season by investing in this gentlemanly olive green umbrella with malacca wood handle and beech wood shaft. London Undercover, £95, londonundercover.co.uk
5. CHAMBRAY SHIRT, , The grown-up version of denim, this is the only shirt you need to pack for weekends in the country or further afield this winter. Paired down style never looked so effortless, simply wear with black jeans and brown boots, or smarten it up with a knitted-tie under a thick-knit jumper and bomber jacket combo. NN.07, £90, mrporter.com
6. FISHERMAN’S SWEATER, , Fisherman sweaters are a winter essential, so you if you don’t already own one, then this is for you. Soft, warm and stylish – what’s not to love? Gant Rugger, £160, gant.co.uk
7. SHEARLING BOMBER JACKET, , We can’;t get enough of this Hardy Amies bomber jacket, but there are hundreds of alternatives this season to suit every gentleman’s style. The versatility of the bomber jacket allows it to be worn over tailoring as easily as it is thrown over a simple t-shirt and jeans combination. Hardy Amies, £495, hardyamies.com
8. TRENCH COAT, , The effortless way to keep warm (and dry) this winter, and it’s looks bloody dapper too. Wear over your work suit for the most elegant of office attire. Aquascutum, £700, aquascutum.co.uk
9. VELVET JACKET, , This winter it’s all about unapologetically luxurious looks, and where better to turn your attention than to the most gentlemanly of pieces – the Tuxedo? Dolce & Gabanna,£1,365, mrporter.com
10. SLIPPER SHOES, , Add a touch of charm to your feet this winter with a pair of luxurious velvet slippers – pair with your smoking jacket for a traditional take on the look or have fun playing with juxtapositions of smart and casual separates for a head-turning look. Crockett & Jones, £225, crockettandjones.com
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