Winter Blazers

When the season changes so does our clothing style and garments. This is especially true with winter since when the cold sets in we inadvertently search for clothes that would keep us warm. But you will still have to go on with daily works and when you work in a corporate organisation then it means that mens suits and mens blazers are must haves in your wardrobe. You will simply have to adjust the style according to the season. In this article we discuss the winter blazers and some of the styling ideas for the season.

Blazers are great choice for men who are bored with the usual navy blue suits and charcoal gray suits. Blazers give you a chance to dress more independently and also gives place for your imagination in the styling. Now when it comes to winter you have the extra garment of overcoat that you will have to style with the winter blazers. Thus you will have a full blown outfit that you will have to pick out in the morning. This might be exciting for some while some may be anxious. In that case here are some styling ideas for the blazers for people who are thinking of trying out this style.

The first thing that you will have to note while purchasing for blazers is the fabric from which the garment is made from. Remember that you are looking for a garment that should keep you warm protecting you against the cold winds and chill. Thus it is better to go with thick ones like wool blazers or cashmere blazers. High quality wool blazers have a nice look about them and are the best choices for formal events. Wool is durable and is also available in different weights. Since it is one of the most popular suiting fabrics they are also available in different price ranges making it easy for you to find the one that would suit your taste and style all the while keeping it inside the budget.

Cashmere winter are the best when you are purchasing for a garment that you want to wear for special events. Cashmere winter are kind of a luxury style and can be a lot expensive when compared to the wool blazers. But cashmere winter are softer and more comfortable to wear when compared to the wool winter blazers. Remember that the cashmere blazers tend to wear out soon and thus it will best to use them rarely and maintain them carefully so that you get the best out of the money that you spend on it. Other than this you can also opt to go with cotton blazers or synthetic winter but you will have to wear them with layers to ward off the cold. You can also try out the Tweed blazers which will give you a distinct look.

As for styling when you need a smart and formal look you can go with an ensemble of double breasted charcoal winter blazer paired with a white dress shirt, charcoal tie and charcoal chinos. You can give the outfit a masculine look by adding a beige overcoat and a pair of brown suede double monks. The double breasted winter blazers are thicker than the single breasted styles and are a good choice for winter. The single breasted winter blazers are our recommendation when you need a versatile garment that you can wear both as formal and casual style. For a smart casual look you can pair the single breasted navy winter blazer with a light blue vertical striped dress shirt, navy tur and dark brown dress pants. You can complete the look by adding a black overcoat and a pair of dark brown oxford shoes.

As for the type of lapels on the blazer you can select it based on the purpose for which you are getting the garment. For a smart casual style you can go with a notch lapel winter blazer paired with a white and navy gingham dress shirt and light blue chinos. For a formal look you can go with a peak lapel winter blazer paired with a cream turtleneck and charcoal wool dress pants. You can complete the look with a pair of dark brown Chelsea boots and a navy overcoat.

When you need a formal look you can go with the 3 piece winter blazer look. You can pair a black winter blazer with a white dress shirt, gray wool vest, black tie and charcoal dress pants. You can complete the look with a charcoal overcoat and a pair of black leather Chelsea boots. For a rich look you can opt to go with mens silk blazers or patterned ones. For example a floral winter blazer paired with a black satin dress shirt and black dress pants is a nice look for a formal evening event.

For a smart casual look you can go with a houndstooth winter blazer paired with a white dress shirt, dark brown tie and black wool dress pants. You can complete the look with a pair of dark brown overcoat and a pair of black leather oxford shoes. For a distinct look you can go with a plaid winter blazer paired with a light blue dress shirt, brown polka dot tie and charcoal dress pants. You can complete the look with a pair of dark brown Chelsea boots.

The fit of the winter blazer is one of the most important aspects to note since you might go with layering in winter. Thus the fit of the winter blazer that you choose should be perfect so as to avoid a bulky look. It is best to go with slim fit winter blazers or skinny fit winter blazers when you need a nicely fitting garment but instead of layering you can go with mens overcoat. Other than this you can go with the classic fit blazers or big and tall winter which you can easily pair with layers.