#Minimalist style winter movie#

Many guys would an outerwear collection to be incomplete without a peacoat in it, which goes to show that this stuff is largely subjective. I think the most obvious “extra” piece of outerwear is the raincoat, but this really depends on where you live. If you’ve got your basics covered and want to round out your outerwear collection with a couple of extra pieces, try these: No matter how tall or heavy you are, the mid-thigh length will look great. This type of coat should stop above your knees, preferably around mid-thigh. Some wool-poly blends are okay, but try to stay away from 100% synthetic overcoats. Look for a topcoat that’s 100% wool or a wool-cashmere blend. wearing a custom camel topcoat form Indochino

This underrated coat can be worn casually, but it’s right at home with smart casual, business casual and formal outfits. Double layer topcoat from Banana Republic (purchased several years ago sleeves shortened) The winter parka is typically a more casual jacket, so if you dress up often, I’d consider adding a wool overcoat to your collection. Just keep in mind, many of these brands emphasize function over form. You can also look at specialty brands like Canada Goose, Patagonia, The North Face, Columbia, REI, Fjallraven, KUHL and Arc’teryx (to name a few). These are designed with an emphasis on form over function (although they’ll be plenty warm for most climates). Most fashion brands sell some sort of parka, and most guys can get by with something from Uniqlo, Abercrombie, Everlane, J. Canada Goose Langford Parka (Fusion Fit XS) this will run you close to $1k 🤑 These are available with different “fill” levels and weather ratings, so be sure to do your research before buying anything, as real down parkas can be very pricey. Let’s look at your options for heavy winter coats: Winter Parkasĭepending on where you live, you may need a true winter parka. I don’t think everyone needs all the bells and whistles, but these details can be game-changers if you live in an extremely cold environment. These coats offer enough insulation to keep you warm with just one or two layers underneath, and they typically have other cold-weather protective features like: Heavyweight Outerwearįinally, to round out your outerwear collection, you’ll need a heavy coat to keep you warm and dry during winter. If you’re more minimal, you can probably skip the field jacket in favor of a bomber. If you’re more of a rugged or preppy guy, you can probably skip the down jacket. Personally, I get just as much use out of my light down jacket and as I do from my leather and field jackets, so I’m happy having both in my collection. Here are some medium weight jackets to consider: If you layer up properly, a mid weight coat can even keep you warm enough on mild winter days. The medium weight jacket is probably the most versatile piece of outerwear you’ll ever own (if not one of the most important pieces in your wardrobe, in general).Ī solid mid weight jacket will carry you from late winter through early spring, then from late summer and all the way through fall. The vest is an underrated piece of outerwear!įor example, a Levi’s denim jacket produces a totally different vibe than an Arc’tyrex windbreaker, but they both serve the same purpose. You probably only need one or two pieces of lightweight outerwear, and the specific pieces will depend on your style.

Overshirts (a.k.a., Shackets or Work Shirts).

#Minimalist style winter movie#

This sort of jacket can also be used when you’re going to be indoors but still want some extra warmth (think movie theaters or airplanes). Let’s look at some options for each type of outerwear… Lightweight Outerwearįirst up, you need something that will keep you warm on cool summer nights, and warm spring and fall days. Sure, you can supplement this collection with something like a raincoat, but if you’re really going for a minimalist wardrobe, I think the above list has you covered. At a minimum, I think you need the following outerwear: In other words, you’re the typical 20-, 30-, 40- or 50-something middle-class man. Dress in business casual during the week.Experience winter, spring, summer and fall.So, in this case, we’re trying to whittle our outerwear collection down to the pieces that actually get worn regularly.įor the sake of this article, I’m going to assume that you: It’s about not owning things you don’t actually need. It’s not about owning the fewest number of things. Remember: minimalism is not a competition.