Men's Winter Fashion Trends & Essentials for 2022

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The ultimate winter wardrobe for men

Winter is here, and if you live in a place similar to Canada you should know it better than anyone that this season is no joke. Gone are days of Fall where you could go out wearing your favorite light coats and jackets. You can't really wear those Fall pieces by themselves anymore, they can only be layered under a heavy winter coat. So, time for ugly puffers and over-coats? Well, it doesn't have to be. Below I am listing everything that comes to mind, From must have items, how to style them and some mistakes to avoid, so you can look your best this winter.

First let's start with the outermost layer, The winter coat. Consider 3 factors when you're looking for a new coat,

1.Looks: If you're out in the rainy streets, running errands then you can't wear something that isn't waterproof. you'll have to dress practically and opt for a waterproof heavy parka. But also if you're going to a holiday party or other indoor activities then you don't need to wear that same heavy parka, you're free to dress up in your fancier over-coats.

2.Warmth: Look for your new jacket keeping in mind the weather around you. If you don't love in a place where there is heavy snow and extreme low temperatures. you might even be able to get around layering up your fall wardrobe.

3.Cost: This is a big factor for a lot of people because most parka and other heavy over-coats can cost anywhere from 100-150 bucks to thousands of dollars.

Below are some of my recommendations for winter coats but don't focus much on the brands but more on the pieces because there are tons of options on the market.

Down Jacket: This is the jacket for some of the coldest days of the entire season. It may seem bulky but it sure is durable and it's down feather filling will help keep your body warm in low temperatures. North Face, Tommy Hilfiger etc are great brands to look into for down and heavy puffer jackets.

Courtesy: Tommy Hilfiger

Parka: This is like Puffer jacket's big brother. Chances are if you live in a place with cold winters, you probably own at least one of them. They have a hood and everything else to protect you from the most extreme weathers.

Courtesy: Canada Goose

Trench Coat: Because of the old money aesthetic, trench coats and suits are huge right now and i keep seeing people posting Ralph Lauren ads and taking inspiration from them. Apart from looking your best, trench coats will also keep you warm in the colder months. Just like suits, they come in different cuts and styles. They also come in waterproof fabrics, so the possibilities are endless.

Courtesy: GANT

Peacoat: This might just look like a shorter version of the trench coat but there's something about it that just makes way more stylish than your average overcoats. This layered over any shirt paired with jeans and boots, and you my friend have yourselves a dope outfit.

Courtesy: J J Bean

Fleece Jacket: Another thing that you probably have somewhere on the internet in the past few months is a fleece jacket. Specially the Stussy 8-ball fleece, It blew up on TikTok out of nowhere and since everyone has been trying to get their hands on one. That particular one has been sold out for some time and the resale prices are insanely high to say the least. But similar ones can be found on Carhartt WIP and other brands.

Courtesy: Carhartt, Stussy

The key to stay warm in winter is ofcourse layering, and it doesn't have to be bulky if you do it right. You can use a lot of the pieces you already have in your wardrobe. Checkout my Fall Wardrobe Guide if you haven't yet. Another big tip to stay warm while looking your best would be to wear thermal underwear underneath everything, it keeps you a lot more warm than you'd think. This helps you avoid too many bulky layers. Now, only coats are not enough to complete a winter outfit [even though they are the most interesting part], some other must have winter essentials are listed below,

Winter Boots: