6 pieces under £150 to reinvigorate your wardrobe this winter

Winter can be a time where style starts to stagnate. As the harsher climes sweep in, battering the shores and city alike, it’s easy to fall into a habit of reaching for the same clothes each and every morning; a sartorial rut of sorts, where function outweighs form significantly. It doesn’t take much to remedy the situation however, one or two carefully chosen pieces can rejuvenate your wardrobe during the drabber months and they don’t have to depress your bank balance either:

A camel-brown overcoat is a must for this winter, the colour is proving a key trend and will liven things up against the blacks, greys and navies that dominate the season’s palette. At just under £130.00, you won’t get better for the money, more so considering it’s a sumptuous cashmere-blend. Wear it to work or at the weekend, with a suit or jeans and a sweatshirt; outerwear for all occasions.

£129.90 from Uniqlo

Upgrade your accessories with these silk-lined leather gloves from British heritage brand Dents. Opt for brown over black – just to avoid the obvious Hitman notions – and never flirt with phalange frost bite again.

£70.00 from Mr Porter

The darling of the fashion cognoscenti, the double monk has enjoyed a wave of popularity in recent years and for good reason. With a little more continental panache than a brogue, the strapped shoe is suited for the casual and the smart situation – smart-casual by definition. They work as well with denim as they do formal trousers and the burnished brown shade should make them a staple for the months ahead.

£85.00 from ASOS

The turtle neck is cool again, in case you hadn’t realised. The once derided knit has come out fighting like a phoenix this season, as is the perfect pairing of form and function. Swap out the shirt and tie for one alongside a blazer, or ditch the chunky jumper during the off-duty in favour of this neck warming knit.

£130.00 from John Smedley

Give your casual wardrobe a touch of sophistication and swap the jeans and chinos for something a little more tailored. The tactile wool-blend makes these Whistles trousers perfect for pairing with chelsea boots or minimal trainers and a pressed white shirt for a smarter look away from work.

£110.00 from Whistles

As inevitable as the sun rising each morning, rain will undoubtedly wash out the winter in the months to come. Avoid turning up to work resembling a drowned rodent and take proper preventive measures with a tall umbrella. Those cheap fold-up takes from the man outside the tube may do the job (until the wind gets ahold of them that is), but they lack the gentlemanly touch of the full-sized umbrella – suddenly the rain just got a little more welcome.

£12.00 from Topman

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