Not everything seen on the runways becomes a ubiquitous trend. In fact, most of us don’t even care what designers try to push each and every season. But these 6 trends are not just designer-approved this 2020/21 winter season – they are classic menswear elements worthy of your wardrobe.
Shearling
Despite the fact that sheepskin has been around since prehistoric times and is a great, super warm material for winter, a shearling jacket or coat is not the most common choice when it comes to outerwear. So why is that? Well, a shearling jacket does give off a more casual, badass-meets-streetstyle vibe, which is not for everybody. But if some extra attention doesn’t scare you, you should definitely consider it as your casual winter jacket. Here are just some ideas for how you can wear a shearling jacket this winter 2020/21 to help you make up your mind.
Demonstrate your expertise in menswear styling in this laid-back pairing of a black shearling jacket and grey plaid chinos. You can get a little creative on the shoe front and complement your look with a pair of white and black canvas low top sneakers.View Details
Make a black shearling jacket and a dark brown wool suit your outfit choice for a proper classy getup. Black suede chelsea boots act as the glue that will bring this outfit together.View Details
Try teaming a brown shearling jacket with grey plaid chinos for a casual getup with a modernized spin. Finishing off with tan leather casual boots is a surefire way to infuse an extra dose of polish into this outfit.View Details
Marrying a brown shearling jacket and olive cargo pants will be a good demonstration of your expertise in men's fashion even on off-duty days. Finishing off with a pair of brown suede loafers is a fail-safe way to bring an added dose of sophistication to your ensemble.View Details
Dress in a black shearling jacket and black jeans to create an interesting and current casual ensemble.View Details
Solid proof that a dark brown shearling jacket and charcoal dress pants are amazing when paired together in a refined ensemble for today's gentleman.View Details
For a casually stylish outfit, try teaming a tobacco shearling coat with white chinos — these pieces go well together. Round off with beige suede derby shoes to mix things up a bit.View Details
Wear a black shearling coat with black chinos to pull together an interesting and current off-duty outfit. The whole ensemble comes together quite nicely when you complete your getup with a pair of black leather casual boots.View Details
If you gravitate towards casual style, why not take this combo of a black shearling coat and tobacco chinos for a walk?View Details
Utility
Military and utility are two sibling styles that you can always count on to make a comeback every few seasons. This winter the utilitarian trends is still going strong. Think technical materials like nylon, cargo pockets and utility vests. Confident street stylers will appreciate workwear vests worn over sweatshirts, but if you’re looking for something that you’ll get more wear out of in the long way, consider a utility jacket with pockets and optional belt or epaulettes.
For comfort dressing with a fashionable spin, dress in a white long sleeve shirt.View Details
To achieve a casual look with a modernized spin, try teaming a grey field jacket with grey chinos. If you need to immediately bump up your ensemble with a pair of shoes, complement this outfit with a pair of beige suede casual boots.View Details
Look dapper without really trying by wearing a navy field jacket and olive cargo pants. Complete your ensemble with white canvas slip-on sneakers and ta-da: the ensemble is complete.View Details
Pairing a navy field jacket with navy dress pants is a great pick for a dapper and elegant look. For something more on the daring side to round off your look, complement your outfit with a pair of burgundy leather casual boots.View Details
Make a black fleece zip sweater and a black crew-neck t-shirt your outfit choice for a day-to-day getup that's full of style and personality.View Details
Nail the semi-casual look by wearing a dark brown shirt jacket and black chinos. Here's how to tone it down: multi colored athletic shoes.View Details
You'll be amazed at how easy it is for any gentleman to put together this relaxed ensemble. Just a beige quilted gilet and olive cargo pants. Complement your look with a pair of tan suede slip-on sneakers to instantly spice up the outfit.View Details
One of the coolest ways for a man to style a navy barn jacket is to combine it with grey cargo pants for a laid-back ensemble. Introduce a pair of dark brown suede tassel loafers to the equation to instantly jazz up the getup.View Details
This laid-back pairing of a blue field jacket and olive cargo pants couldn't possibly come across other than incredibly stylish. A pair of dark brown leather casual boots introduces an elegant aesthetic to the ensemble.View Details
Plaid Tailoring
If you’re looking to add a new piece to your suit/blazer collection this winter, make it plaid. Yes, plaid is trending this season but needless to say it’s a timeless pattern that will always belong in a gentleman’s wardrobe.
This combo of a tan gilet and a grey plaid wool suit spells manly elegance and effortless style. For something more on the relaxed end to finish your ensemble, complement this outfit with beige suede high top sneakers.View Details
Combining a camel overcoat and a navy plaid suit is a fail-safe way to inject masculine elegance into your styling collection. For an on-trend hi-low mix, finish with a pair of black leather casual boots.View Details
A navy overcoat looks especially classy when matched with a navy plaid suit for a look worthy of a perfect gentleman. Complement this look with dark brown leather tassel loafers and you're all set looking smashing.View Details
Go for a classy ensemble in a tan plaid blazer and olive dress pants.View Details
A dark brown plaid blazer and charcoal wool dress pants are absolute mainstays if you're crafting a smart wardrobe that holds to the highest men's style standards. Complete this ensemble with dark brown leather chelsea boots for extra style points.View Details
The formula for effortlessly neat menswear style? A navy plaid wool blazer with grey chinos. Add dark brown suede desert boots to the equation and you're all set looking killer.View Details
You'll be surprised at how very easy it is to pull together this classy ensemble. Just a charcoal plaid overcoat and navy dress pants. A pair of black leather derby shoes will tie the whole thing together.View Details
You're looking at the definitive proof that a navy overcoat and a brown check wool suit are amazing when worn together in a sophisticated ensemble for today's man. Wondering how to finish? Complement your ensemble with white and red leather low top sneakers to spice things up.View Details
Marry a black overcoat with a grey plaid suit and you'll look like a true fashion connoisseur. With footwear, go for something on the casual end of the spectrum by wearing black leather brogues.View Details
Printed Sweaters
Of course, no man’s winter wardrobe is complete without a neutral-colored plain sweater. But even the most hard-working staple can get boring. When it does – put a print on it. Graphic prints, intarsia knits, patchwork, houndstooth or text and slogans – there’s something for every taste .
This combination of a charcoal overcoat and charcoal chinos will add casually polished essence to your outfit. To introduce a more laid-back spin to this ensemble, introduce white canvas low top sneakers to the mix.View Details
This casual combination of a white short sleeve shirt and navy and green plaid chinos is extremely easy to throw together without a second thought, helping you look seriously stylish and ready for anything without spending too much time digging through your closet. When it comes to footwear, this outfit pairs nicely with white canvas low top sneakers.View Details
Demonstrate your chops in men's fashion by putting together a brown print v-neck sweater and black chinos for a casual ensemble. If you feel like stepping it up a bit, introduce black leather chelsea boots to your outfit.View Details
This combination of a beige blazer and grey chinos will add powerful essence to your outfit. Complement your getup with a pair of dark brown leather tassel loafers for a hint of sophistication.View Details
If you're a fan of off-duty style, why not take this combination of a grey print crew-neck sweater and khaki jeans for a walk? Beige leather high top sneakers are an effective way to infuse a sense of stylish casualness into your look.View Details
The cool-kid off-duty style translates here to a white long sleeve shirt.View Details
A navy and white print sweatshirt and teal chinos make for the ultimate laid-back look for any modern gent. Feel uninspired with this outfit? Let a pair of red canvas high top sneakers jazz things up.View Details
Pair a multi colored print crew-neck sweater with navy jeans for standout menswear style. Black leather tassel loafers will add a different twist to this ensemble.View Details
If the occasion calls for a classy yet killer outfit, you can easily go for a black overcoat and grey chinos. Let your sartorial savvy truly shine by rounding off this outfit with a pair of black print canvas low top sneakers.View Details
Color Red
Designers want us to wear red this winter and we don’t mind! A red turtleneck or a burgundy blazer will inject elegance into your winter repertoire and will get you noticed for all the right reasons.
A burgundy cardigan and navy jeans are essential in any gent's functional casual sartorial arsenal. A pair of burgundy leather desert boots will be the ideal complement to your look.View Details
If you like practical menswear, wear a red cable sweater with beige chinos. This getup is finished off nicely with a pair of brown suede desert boots.View Details
This is definitive proof that a red wool turtleneck and navy and green plaid chinos look awesome if you pair them together in a casual outfit. Black leather loafers will easily smarten up even the most casual of ensembles.View Details
A brown plaid blazer and a red turtleneck will add extra style to your current styling lineup.View Details
This polished pairing of a camel plaid overcoat and brown wool dress pants will cement your styling chops. Black leather loafers are a stylish addition for this look.View Details
This is undeniable proof that a navy gilet and light blue wool chinos look amazing when you pair them together in an off-duty look. Add dark brown leather desert boots to this getup to tie your full outfit together.View Details
This laid-back combination of a red quilted gilet and dark brown chinos is capable of taking on different moods depending on the way it's styled. Add a pair of brown suede desert boots to the equation to instantly switch up the ensemble.View Details
This combination of a camel overcoat and navy jeans can only be described as incredibly dapper and effortlessly classic. Dial down the dressiness of your outfit by sporting a pair of white athletic shoes.View Details
Reach for a red parka and charcoal jeans to feel fully confident in yourself and look trendy. When in doubt as to the footwear, go with a pair of black leather high top sneakers.View Details
Cardigans
If you’ve been shying away from this retro staple, this winter just might be the time to give it a shot. Look for a cardigan that’s not too thin nor too chunky in a classic cut to give you maximum styling possibilities. Wear it instead of a blazer with a shirt and a tie, under a jacket for added warmth and elegance or layer over a shirt or t-shirt on casual days.
For a look that's sharp and gasp-worthy, consider pairing a tan cardigan with grey dress pants. And if you want to easily dial down this look with one piece, why not throw black suede desert boots in the mix?View Details
For a look that's classy and envy-worthy, try teaming a black cardigan with grey wool dress pants. Does this outfit feel too polished? Let dark brown leather casual boots shake things up.View Details
For an ensemble that brings function and style, make a navy wool gilet and burgundy corduroy jeans your outfit choice. Dark brown leather desert boots will be a welcome addition for your getup.View Details
Marrying a navy cardigan and navy jeans will allow you to prove your expertise in men's fashion even on dress-down days. Complete your look with brown leather casual boots to completely spice up the ensemble.View Details
This combo of a camel overcoat and charcoal dress pants is a fail-safe option when you need to look extra stylish and classy. And if you need to immediately play down your outfit with footwear, why not throw white canvas low top sneakers in the mix?View Details
Make a navy overcoat and charcoal wool dress pants your outfit choice if you're aiming for a proper, trendy ensemble. Feeling creative? Shake up your ensemble by wearing a pair of brown suede desert boots.View Details
We're loving how this combo of a navy overcoat and black vertical striped dress pants instantly makes you look polished and dapper. Introduce black leather loafers to the equation for maximum style points.View Details
A charcoal cardigan and black vertical striped chinos are the kind of a foolproof casual look that you so desperately need when you have no extra time to plan an outfit. If you need to effortlessly rev up this getup with a pair of shoes, why not complete your look with brown suede double monks?View Details
For comfort dressing with a twist, dress in a beige cardigan and black chinos. To add a little classiness to this outfit, add a pair of tan suede chelsea boots to the equation.View Details
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