Wardrobe Essentials for Him This Winter

Choosing the right kinds of winter clothing is important and somewhat meticulous for those of us who have shifted to colder regions. Different kinds of weather conditions require different kinds of men’s clothing. Most of us tend to stuff our closet with fluffy clothes like pullovers, sweaters, heavy jackets, and coats. We tend to forget that we might require lighter clothes for trans-seasonal usage. Sometimes when winter is just around the corner, men may not need to hide under heavy warm clothing immediately. These times require lighter materials of clothing. 

Even if a few of us manage to get the clothing right, we overlook the accessories. Accessories may make or break your winter outfit. Winter accessories are also a great way to keep warm and comfortable without over dressing. Men who tend to neglect winter accessories, despite having a well-stocked clothes wardrobe, end up feeling very hot due to excessive dressing or even shivering in cold during chilly winters. Clearly, one has to be very careful while choosing the right kinds of garments and accessories to ensure optimum levels of comfort during winter. Here are a few tips for men on the go:

Dress yourself in layers of clothing: The number of layers you need to clothe in depends on how cold the weather is. The extent of the cold should decide how many layers of clothing you require. For a mild cold, it is sufficient to just wear a light sweater, vest or cardigan over a shirt. For colder climates, wear a jacket or coat over the shirt. This would be great even for formal occasions. If the weather is extremely cold, you may wear multiple clothing layers. Thermal wear for men may be worn under garment layers comprising shirt, sweater, jacket and overcoat. Thermal clothing provides a lot of insulation and you may not need to layer yourself much if you have a thermal suit or shirt.

Keep the lower parts of the body warm: You may dress yourself in layers, but when it comes to leggings, you cannot really wear those in layers. Twill fabric, weighted denim, corduroy and other solid fabrics are recommended when you choose your bottom wear. Pants made of solid fabrics help to keep your whole body warm and comfortable. Watch out for flannel linings in your winter bottom wear. Layers, even if they are thin, help to protect you better from the cold. Cotton socks are a must have for winters. Without these, you cannot be completely insulated from cold. 

Accessorize properly: For total protection from cold, you must take care not to leave space in your warm clothes for the air to get in. Sometimes, covering yourself becomes necessary right from the head to your toe. Socks, mittens, gloves, scarves, mufflers, and hats are accessories that should be worn for this purpose. These will keep your feet, hand, neck, and ears guarded from the cold. Hats are worn so as to trap your body heat and prevent it from getting out of the ears.

Keep these essentials in mind while selecting your winter wardrobe this year!