How to dress well right now
When it came to dressing in the winter, looking good and feeling good often seemed like they were mutually exclusive. But thankfully, the current state of menswear has made that harsh tradeoff a distant memory. Streetwear, athleisure and workwear have all converged in a way that allows guys to look great during the colder months while combating the harsh conditions of winter. Herewith, four staples to have on hand through the spring.
The key to any "essential" piece is versatility above all else and a quality overshirt is perhaps the most malleable thing on this list. The best ones are tailored to keep you warm without a lot of bulk. It's a little more polished than a denim jacket or a hoodie, and it looks great over a striped T-shirt or underneath more serious outerwear for a multi-faceted-layered-up-cozy-look.
Kyle wool felt jacket,
$320 by Norse Projects
Mackinaw jag-shirt,
$275 by Filson
Portuguese overshirt,
$180 by A Day's March
Wool overshirt,
$184 by Vetra
Simply put, wearing a turtleneck right now tells the world, "I know what's up." Today's most stylish versions are knit from quality materials and feature unique patterns or bold, punchy colors. You need a little confidence to pull them off, sure. But they also make such easy work of layering. All you really need to wear them with is a jacket—a black denim trucker, a military-style field jacket or a plaid sport coat.
Talbot extra fine wool turtleneck,
$245 by Oliver Spencer
Woolen roll neck,
$125 by Jamieson's of Shetland
Rib-knit turtleneck,
$34.99 by H&M
Color-blocked roll neck,
$380 by MP Massimo Piombo
Nothing sucks the cool out of you quicker than slipping on ice while walking to work and showing up with with a wet ass or a coffee spill. Avoid the risk by investing in footwear grounded with hearty lug soles and stride through the season with confidence. The fact that these chunkier soles make any shoe—be it a boot, lace-up or loafer—look about 20% tougher, makes the decision to convert that much easier.
Chromexcel Wolf boot,
$395 by Rancourt & Co.
Wallabee GTX boots,
$295 by Clarks x Beams
Frontiersman waterproof boots,
$185 by Wolverine 1883
Jacques penny loafers,
$485 by Mr P.
The fleece-y material has been popping up more and more over the past few winters, but it seems to be in full force this year. And while we definitely go for the earth tones, with their luxe, 1970s swagger, there are the modern interpretations that we really dig as well. The Arrivals, for example, made a super-refined version of your favorite hoodie that gives a 2019 vibe to classic après ski style.
Polartec sherpa vest,
$148 / $89 by Todd Snyder + Champion
Techno teddy hoodie,
$135 by The Arrivals
OG mechanics jacket,
$270 by Dickies Construct
Fleece zip-up sweater,
$235 by Mr P.
