#brushed shetland wool sweater

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At Christmas, a friend gave me their old wool sweater that needed some mending. I went to look for some matching Shetland wool and instead found some little hanks of roving. I picked up some colors I felt matched the original, as well as two dollar store dog brushes, and have been making little rolags all evening. I think I’m narrowing in on the color!

[goodvibes1983]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Shetland Woollen Co. Men's Shaggy Crew Knit in Gray Size Large.

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Perfect winter wear - the brushed Shetland wool sweater from Drake's. Grab yours now to fight the cold! #drakes #drakeslondon #l2 #linnegatan2 #menswear #mensfashion #mensstyle https://www.instagram.com/p/CKN842MARrJ/?igshid=1dkyo21ydn8ie

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The Monthly Huckberry Giveaway: February 2020

Below you’ll find some of my favorite recent offerings from Huckberry. Enter the giveaway to win any of these items, or anything else available in their store (up to a value of $500). My Picks This Month 1. Light Phone II. The minimalist phone with just the essentials: calling, texting, alarms, contacts, and hotspot capabilities. I’ve been using the Light Phone for about two months now and it’s killed the desire I used to have to look at my smartphone, along with the constantly distracted feeling that went with it. It’s nice to just stare blankly and think when I’m waiting in line. Highly recommend.  2. Shetland Shaggy Sweater. Your new favorite top features a classic fisherman’s sweater silhouette. It’s made in Scotland from brushed wool that’s soft, warm, and cozy. 3. Taylor Stitch Trench Boot. With their keen eye for style and next-level craftsmanship, it wasn’t too hard for Taylor Stitch to jump into the boot game with aplomb. Feels great right out of the box, and with a Goodyear welt that can be resoled, these boots can last a lifetime.  4. Hampui Hats. Ruggedly stylish, one-of-a-kind, heirloom-worthy hats made with high-quality materials and craftsmanship, designed exclusively for Huckberry. Made and finished by hand using old-school techniques with accents that are sourced from marketplaces all around the world.  5. Huckberry Canvas Snapback. Guys use and abuse their ball caps, and this hat is made with that fact in mind. Huckberry’s latest snapback sports a simple, handsome, classic design and is built with extra-durable canvas for years of hard wearing.  6. Uncharted Supply Triage Kit. A first aid kit that weighs less than 100 grams and includes bandages, wound closure strips, duct tape, and even an emergency blanket. Never leave home without it.  7. French Terry 10-Year Hoodie. Our favorite hoodie is now made with ultra-comfortable, midweight French terry fabric. Features the same cut and fit that made the original 10-year hoodie stand out in a sea of loose-fitting, parachute-like sweatshirts.  8. North St. Bags Weekender Backpack. The Weekender Backpack is not just another bag — it’s a travel-ready beast, decked out with endless features that make your daily demands simple: water-resistant fabric and zippers, cushioned and well-ventilated back panel and shoulder straps, padded laptop compartment, accessory compartments throughout, and more. Handmade in their Portland workshop and built for a lifetime of hard use.  9. James Brand Carter. Their most advanced EDC knife to date, the Carter features a modern silhouette with a few classic outdoor nods, a solid in-hand feel, and a new locking mechanism. With a removable pocket clip for quick access and secure storage, the Carter is there when you need it and hidden when you don’t. 10. Jack Mason Aviator. This handsome timepiece is inspired by the instrument gauges of an aircraft. Features a traditional aviator dial with Super Luminova markings for easy reading during the day or night. The scratch- and shatter-resistant glass crystal ensures you don’t have to worry about treating it with kid gloves.  The Prize Any item currently available on Huckberry (up to a value of $500). Be sure to check out the current line-up of items as it changes every week. Enter the Giveaway  If you are an email subscriber, do not reply to this email to make your entry. You must click on the title of this post, which will take you to the post on our web page where you can make your entry. Use the form below to enter. Don’t forget that you have multiple ways to enter! The more of them you do, the better your chances are!  View Giveaway Deadline to enter is February 13 at 11:59pm CT. We’ll then select one random winner. Good luck! The post The Monthly Huckberry Giveaway: February 2020 appeared first on The Art of Manliness. http://dlvr.it/RPcV39

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eBay Roundup

Twice a week, we round up the best of menswear on eBay so our readers don’t have to. For an additional roundup, along with a list of each week’s best sales, subscribe to our Inside Track newsletter.

To find more menswear on eBay, try using our customized search links. We’ve made them so you can quickly hone-in on quality suits, excellent dress shirts, fine footwear, good jeans, workwear, contemporary casualwear, nice ties, great bags, and well-made sweaters.

Outerwear

Navy Penguin fleece jacket, various sizes

Vintage military field jacket, XS

All black Margiela five-zip, 38 (good with black jeans)

Blue belted E. Tautz raincoat, 40

Vintage Ralph Lauren Southwestern blanket coat, M

Vintage RL Polo Country denim work jacket, M

RRL tan cotton peacoat, M

Pebble grained leather Valstar bombers, 40 and 42

Tan double breasted Hickey Freeman coat, 42

Green silk-linen Eidos field coat, 42

Brown checked E. Tautz Balmacaan coat, L (pictured above)

Gray wool Engineered Garments puffer vest, L

Tan Margiela toggle coat, L

Black Nigel Cabourn parka, 44

Sweaters and knits

Grey textured Our Legacy sweater, 38

Cream colored Inverallan Aran, L

Gray cabled Eleventy turtleneck, L

Charcoal Inis Meain Aran, XL

Red brushed Shetland Howlin sweater, XL

Shirts and pants

Norse Projects brick colored geometric shirt, XS

3sixteen red and black crosscut flannel, M

Vintage RL Polo Country corduroy shirt, M

3sixteen jeans, 29 (blue, double black)

Vintage RL Polo Country cords, 30

Our Legacy tapered jeans, 30 and 34

Shoes

Meermin shortwing boots, 7

Ralph Lauren buckle loafers, 7

Alfred Sargent suede chukkas, 7.5

Alfred Sargent boots, 7.5

Vass cap toe oxfords, 8

Paraboot hiking boots, 8

Edward Green suede Albert loafers, 8.5

Moonstar white sneakers, 9

Wheat Timberland boots, 9

Red Wing moc toe boots, 9

Paraboot apron toe bluchers, 9.5

Loake suede chukkas, 10

John Lobb split toe boots, 10.5

Visvim ankle boots, 11

Armoury black cap toe oxfords, 11

Alfred Sargent black balmorals, 11

Danner hiking boots, 11

RM Williams suede jodhpurs, 11.5

Alden shell cordovan chukkas, 11.5

Wolverine 1000 mile boots, 12

Gucci alligator horsebit loafers, 12.5

Ties

Navy faux-grenadine Turnbull & Asser tie

Navy Holliday & Brown floral tie

Blue EG Cappelli floral tie

Blue broken herringbone E. Tautz ties

Brown Robert Talbott diamond motif madder tie

Navy textured Missoni faux-grenadine

Blue and brown bicolor Trussardi grenadine

Kent Wang grenadine ties (burgundy, navy)

Red and blue striped Sam Hober rep tie

Midnight ancient madder foulard

Various Drake's ties

Bags, briefcases, and wallets

Ralph Lauren retro-outdoor style backpack (green, orange)

Misc.

Tiffany silver knotted cufflinks

E. Tautz stoneware bottle?

Dunhill cigar cutter

Persol sunglasses

1956 BMW car

James Smith umbrella

Camps de Luca ceramic mugs

Tan Merola peccary and suede gloves, 9

White linen Drake's pocket square

Grover Cleveland campaign handkerchief

Blue striped Drake's silk-blend scarf

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Maille | Jaune, Jaune, Jaune

PULLS

HEIMAT Mini Roll Neck Sweater - Golden 100% laine vierge Made in Germany ICI

ANDERSEN ANDERSEN Col roulé 100% laine Tricoté et remaillé en Italie - Jauge 5

ICI

DRUMOHR Col roulé 100% Lambswool Made in Italy

ICI

BEGG & CO Cardigan col châle 100% cachemire Made In Scotland ICI

LE MINOR Pull marin Laine mélangée Made in France ICI

BRUT CLOTHING USN N1 Sweater 100% laine Made in France ICI

HARLEY OF SCOTLAND Geelong Lambswool Jumper 100% laine Made in Scotland ICI

JAMIESON’S Pull col rond laine peignée coloris beurre frais 100% laine Made in Scotland ICI

SHETLAND WOOLLEN CO. Shaggy crew knit 100% laine Made in Scotland

ICI

POST IMPERIAL Collaboration entre Post-imperial et Aisling CampsAisling - Camps Handknit mockneck sweater 100% laine Handknit in Kenya

ICI

HOWLIN' Birth of the cool crew knit 100% laine Made in Scotland ICI

GRP Bubble stitch rollneck in ochre merino wool 100% laine Made in Italy

ICI

GOODS Brushed Shetland Sweater, Yellow 100% laine Made in Italy

ICI

INTERVALLAN Hand framed shetland crew knit 100% laine

ICI

DAKES LONDON Brushed Shetland Wool Crew Neck Jumper 100% laine Made in Scotland ICI

S.N.S. HERNING Cardigan Starck 100% laine ICI

JERSEY

THE REAL MC COY'S Pocket tee yellow 100% Cotton Made in Japan ICI

SUNSPEL Sweatshirt 100% Coton Made in Portugal ICI

SUNSPEL T-shirt 100% Coton Made in England ICI

DRAKES Popover Polo Shirt 100% coton Made in Portugal ICI

ACCESSOIRES MAILLE

FREIGHT HHG Chaussettes 75% Alpaca 25% Nylon Made in England ICI

PANTHERELLA Chaussettes en laine Mérinos 70% Merino Wool, 30% Nylon Made in UK

ICI

THE COOLEST MAN YOU KNOW "HERBIE" Virgin Wool Hat 100% laine vierge Made in Germany ICI

ANDERSEN ANDERSEN Bonnet 100% laine Mérinos Made in Italy ICI

[gezzasmenswear]

An Easy Winter Outfit

There’s very little to say about this outfit. I’m wearing a waxed cotton jacket with a Shetland sweater, dark denim and some suede boots.  The lining of the jacket couples well with the brushed Shetland wool to insulate me from chill. The wool-silk scarf adds some nice contrast while keeping the wind out.

Jacket: @drakesdiary

Jumper: MKI

Scarf: @jesschiodo

Jeans: Orslow

Boots: Carmina

[healthnotion]

The Monthly Huckberry Giveaway: February 2018

Below you’ll find some of my favorite recent offerings from Huckberry. Enter the giveaway to win any of these items, or anything else available in their store (up to a value of $500).

My Picks This Month

1. Myles Elements Crew. How do you upgrade one of the most enduring styles in menswear? By upgrading the fabric to heavyweight, organic Storm Cotton, which makes this crewneck a water-repellent performance piece while still retaining a classic look. Wear it for warm-ups in the morning and then pair it with jeans at night.

2. Edgevale Cast Iron Pant. Uncompromising durability, incomparable utility. Just like a cast iron pan that’s been passed down from generation to generation, you’d be hard pressed to make a dent in these pants, even on your most extreme adventures.

3. Ekster Senate Card Holder. Pushing the boundaries of what the traditional wallet is capable of. Includes smart features like a solar-powered tracking function and built-in RFID blocking. Where Ekster wallets really shine is the one-touch access to your cards: their patent-pending card slider technology extends your cards for easy access at the push of a button.

4. Shetland Woollen Company Shaggy Sweater. This classic fisherman’s crew is made with Scottish-sourced wools. This sweater gets its name from the shaggy wool fibers on the outside of the fabric, a result of the brushing that gives the shirt a remarkably soft feel.

5. Leatherman Keychain Pocket Tool. It’s like Leatherman’s classic and legendary multitool, but miniaturized. Perfect not only for a keychain, but also to tuck away in a tackle box, glove compartment, sewing kit, or any other place where its tools will come in handy.

6. Mystery Ranch Mission Duffel. Mystery Ranch has made many appearances in my monthly picks, and for good reason. They’re hard to beat in terms of sheer toughness and badass-ery. The Mission Duffel is a backpack hybrid, and can just as easily follow you into the woods as it can the gym. 

7. GORUCK Kit Bag. GORUCK has added a new style to their lineup. The Kit Bag is their take on a tactical duffel, made with all the same high-quality and ultra-durable materials that have made the brand famous. 

8. Grayers Poindexter Sportcoat. Come spring, it’s nice to have a medium-weight sport coat to be able to wear out on the town when it’s a little too warm for an overcoat. Grayers puts a focus on comfort, without compromising style, which is right where the Poindexter lands. A little bit of stretch makes it comfortable for all-day wear no matter what you’re up to.

9. Oak Street Trench Boot. Comfort and style for all-weather conditions. The Trench Boot uses natural Horween leather, resoleable Goodyear welt construction, and calfskin lining for comfort. They’re a perfect addition to your everyday shoe arsenal. 

10. About Vintage 1969 Quartz. The first quartz watch was introduced to the world in 1969, which changed the watch industry forever. Modeled after the earliest quartz watches, About Vintage’s 1969 model channels the details of the era into a clean, minimal, and compact watch that’s extremely wearable.

The Prize

Any item currently available on Huckberry (up to a value of $500). Be sure to check out the current line-up of items as it changes every week.

Enter the Giveaway 

If you are an email subscriber, do not reply to this email to make your entry. You must click on the title of this post, which will take you to the post on our web page where you can make your entry. Use the form below to enter. Don’t forget that you have multiple ways to enter! The more of them you do, the better your chances are!

Monthly Huckberry Giveaway Feb ’18

Deadline to enter is Wednesday, March 7th, at 11:59pm CT. We’ll then select one random winner. Good luck!

The post The Monthly Huckberry Giveaway: February 2018 appeared first on The Art of Manliness.

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Needle Felting Instead Of Darning: How To Darn Socks Using A Felting Needle And Wool

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The Best New Menswear Pieces To Buy Right Now

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The Best New Menswear Pieces To Buy Right Now

Topman Red Flannel Shirt

If you want to stand a chance of anyone jumping your bones this season, steer well clear of novelty Christmas jumpers. Instead, channel your inner St Nick in this cosy flannel shirt from menswear behemoth Topman. No, it doesn’t give you a license to get hotties to sit on your lap, and equally no, that’s not why it’s called Lapland.

Buy Now: £35.00

Dr Martens x Engineered Garments Monkey Boot

Anglo-American relations could be on the up if this collaboration between New York-based Engineered Garments and British stompy shoemaker Dr Martens is anything to go by. Reworking the retro Monkey Boot, the pair has added contrasting textures and additional eyelets, all presented in a UK/USA cotton bag.

Buy Now: £209.00

Idle Man Slim Prince Of Wales Wool Suit Trousers

Great news for anyone starting a new job in 2018, The Idle Man has relaunched its suit offering, and very smart it is too. Honing its tailoring expertise, the menswear e-tailer has come up with a four-strong contemporary collection of slim-fitting suits made from (sweat-patch-free) breathable fabrics in classic colours.

Buy Now: £65.00

Miansai Fusion Pendant Necklace

New York accessories house Miansai has built a name for itself turning out the kind of jewellery blokes actually want to wear. Case in very stylish point: this pendant necklace, which pulls on the latest trend for mixing metals.

Buy Now: £350.55

Sunspel Shetland Wool Sweater

Made in bonnie Scotland on a traditional circular knitting machine that ensures a smooth construction (trust us, a good thing), we’re barmy for this army green jumper from Sunspel, the brilliant brand that brought us boxers.

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Carhartt WIP x Underground Resistance Simple Pant

Impossibly cool workwear brand Carhartt WIP has teamed up with Detroit-techno-collective-cum-political-activists Underground Resistance for a collection of everyday essentials. Made up of a parka, beanie, hoodie and these awesome heavy duty chinos, it’s everything you need to withstand a brutal Michigan winter.

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Vintage Artwork Guinness Cans

It’s Christmas, so accessorise your look with a glass of something cold. Happily, Guinness is celebrating what would have been the 120th birthday of John Gilroy – the artist who helped to shape the brand’s identity – with a run of limited edition cans splashed with his work. And because it’s the season of goodwill, we reckon you can have tou-cans.

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Ami x End Heart Logo Hoodie

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Freedom to Exist Watch

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Stone Island Brushed Cotton Shirt

Once the preserve of football fans yelling obscenities in the terraces, Italian technical brand Stone Island has undergone a resurgence of late, and we’re pretty happy about it because it whips up cool coats and expertly aged shirts like this could-be-vintage brushed cotton example.

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Eastpack Killington Backpack

Beginning life as a supplier of tough-as-nails backpacks and duffle bags to the military, US bag brand Eastpak is embracing its heritage this season by making use of the very on-trend army green and camo print. If enlisting looks this good, where do we sign up?

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Adidas Prophere

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H&M Merino Wool Cardigan

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Weekday End Leather Gloves

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Belstaff Steadway Stretch-Cotton Shirt

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New Era 9Forty Premium Adjustable Cap

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[loveshetlands]

[valpyatak]

Story Meet the fishe http://ift.tt/2iAJutt

Story Meet the fisherman sweater, a fall essential Shetland Woollen Company manufactures their soft goods from local wool in Shetland, Scotland. The Shaggy Dog gets its name from the shaggy wool fibers on the outside of the fabric, a result of the brushing that gives the fabric a remarkably soft hand. Features Made from brushed wool that’s soft, warm and cozy Classic fisherman’s crewneck style Ribbed neck, collar and cuffs Made on the Shetland, Isles, Scotland with locally sourced mater...

[goodvibes1983]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Shetland Woollen Co. Men's Shaggy Crew Knit in Gray Size Large.

[art-of-manliness]

The Monthly Huckberry Giveaway: February 2018

Below you’ll find some of my favorite recent offerings from Huckberry. Enter the giveaway to win any of these items, or anything else available in their store (up to a value of $500). My Picks This Month 1. Myles Elements Crew. How do you upgrade one of the most enduring styles in menswear? By upgrading the fabric to heavyweight, organic Storm Cotton, which makes this crewneck a water-repellent performance piece while still retaining a classic look. Wear it for warm-ups in the morning and then pair it with jeans at night. 2. Edgevale Cast Iron Pant. Uncompromising durability, incomparable utility. Just like a cast iron pan that’s been passed down from generation to generation, you’d be hard pressed to make a dent in these pants, even on your most extreme adventures. 3. Ekster Senate Card Holder. Pushing the boundaries of what the traditional wallet is capable of. Includes smart features like a solar-powered tracking function and built-in RFID blocking. Where Ekster wallets really shine is the one-touch access to your cards: their patent-pending card slider technology extends your cards for easy access at the push of a button. 4. Shetland Woollen Company Shaggy Sweater. This classic fisherman’s crew is made with Scottish-sourced wools. This sweater gets its name from the shaggy wool fibers on the outside of the fabric, a result of the brushing that gives the shirt a remarkably soft feel. 5. Leatherman Keychain Pocket Tool. It’s like Leatherman’s classic and legendary multitool, but miniaturized. Perfect not only for a keychain, but also to tuck away in a tackle box, glove compartment, sewing kit, or any other place where its tools will come in handy. 6. Mystery Ranch Mission Duffel. Mystery Ranch has made many appearances in my monthly picks, and for good reason. They’re hard to beat in terms of sheer toughness and badass-ery. The Mission Duffel is a backpack hybrid, and can just as easily follow you into the woods as it can the gym.  7. GORUCK Kit Bag. GORUCK has added a new style to their lineup. The Kit Bag is their take on a tactical duffel, made with all the same high-quality and ultra-durable materials that have made the brand famous.  8. Grayers Poindexter Sportcoat. Come spring, it’s nice to have a medium-weight sport coat to be able to wear out on the town when it’s a little too warm for an overcoat. Grayers puts a focus on comfort, without compromising style, which is right where the Poindexter lands. A little bit of stretch makes it comfortable for all-day wear no matter what you’re up to. 9. Oak Street Trench Boot. Comfort and style for all-weather conditions. The Trench Boot uses natural Horween leather, resoleable Goodyear welt construction, and calfskin lining for comfort. They’re a perfect addition to your everyday shoe arsenal.  10. About Vintage 1969 Quartz. The first quartz watch was introduced to the world in 1969, which changed the watch industry forever. Modeled after the earliest quartz watches, About Vintage’s 1969 model channels the details of the era into a clean, minimal, and compact watch that’s extremely wearable. The Prize Any item currently available on Huckberry (up to a value of $500). Be sure to check out the current line-up of items as it changes every week. Enter the Giveaway  If you are an email subscriber, do not reply to this email to make your entry. You must click on the title of this post, which will take you to the post on our web page where you can make your entry. Use the form below to enter. Don’t forget that you have multiple ways to enter! The more of them you do, the better your chances are! Monthly Huckberry Giveaway Feb ’18 Deadline to enter is Wednesday, March 7th, at 11:59pm CT. We’ll then select one random winner. Good luck! The post The Monthly Huckberry Giveaway: February 2018 appeared first on The Art of Manliness. http://dlvr.it/QJ4TRD

[putthison]

Five Suggestions on How to Dress For Winter

Fall and winter are my favorite seasons for clothes. Few things feel better against the skin than wool flannel trousers and brushed cotton shirts; few things make you feel braced for the world like a tweed sport coat. Casualwear this time of year also tends to be more interesting -- parkas, leather jackets, and chore coats, sometimes layered in unexpected ways. There are simply more ways to look good this time of year than in the spring and summer months. 

One of the great things about style this time of year is how affordable everything can be if you’re a smart shopper. You can take the workwear route by pairing raw denim jeans with cotton sweatshirts, military liners, and army-surplus jackets -- each of which can be had for under $75. For something slightly dressier, vintage pea coats and duffle coats can be bought at local thrifts for no more than $150. 

Alternatively, you can invest in just a few pieces -- a couple of good coats, a nice sweater, and some great shoes -- and use those to carry you through the season. Whereas shirts and pants have to be cycled through daily in the summer, you can use one or two coats in the winter without anyone raising an eyebrow. If you get classic pieces, you can build a wardrobe slowly -- a coat purchased one year, a pair of good shoes the next -- which allows you to spread the cost. 

Some suggestions on how to dress your best for winter, whether you like classic tailoring or something more casual:

1. Buy Good Outerwear: It’s worth stretching your wallet a little to get the best outerwear you can afford. If you splurge a little more, you can often get away with spending little on everything else.  

For this time of year, I really like long topcoats. Single breasted, heavy wool, with a length that ends around your knees. Long coats are a bit trendy at the moment, showing up more on runways than they did just three years ago, but they’re also a genuine classic. You can layer one over a suit or sport coat, or dress it down with a chunky sweater and some jeans. The contrast between classic tailoring and casualwear in this case often makes for a good effect. 

2. Accessorize with a Scarf: Scarves add a bit of dash to an outfit. They lend color, help frame your face, and add a bit of visual interest down the front of your chest. Aim for something that’s at least 64″ long, so you have enough material to tie the scarf in different ways, and find a color that complements your wardrobe (I like mid-gray, navy, and burgundy). Merino wool and cashmere will be your softest and warmest options; lambswool can be itchy unless it’s blended with angora; and acrylics should just be avoided. 

3. Get Textured Knitwear: Smooth merino knits can be great for layering underneath sport coats, but textured knitwear is often more striking and visually interesting. You can get them as lofty lambswool Shetlands, cabled Arans, flecked Donegals, or brightly colored Fair Isles (the last is more patterned than textured, but you get the idea). Don’t be afraid of going beyond the classics with your knits -- I find those are often the ones I reach for most. 

4. Find Bad Weather Boots: It’s hard to look well dressed without good shoes, but also hard to find shoes this time of year that can stand up to the weather. Wellingtons, LL Bean boots, and even heavier work boots can be great for casual options. For something dressier, try pebble-grained chukkas or wingtips with a storm welt. They’ll require a bit more upkeep -- polishing, brushing, and the occasional wipe down with a diluted white vinegar to treat salt stains -- but they’ll also look terrific with tailored clothing. 

5. Flip Up the Collar: This is probably the easiest way to make any winter outfit look better. Not all coats are designed in a way that allows the collar to be worn up -- a lot depends on the coat’s material and how the collar has been cut. That said, try popping the back and see how the front splays. A flipped collar can be a great way to keep out the wind, frame your face, and generally make an outfit look more stylish.