5 Rules of Staying Warm in Your Winter Clothes

Fact: Life is more enjoyable when you aren’t worried about losing a toe. This winter, instead of bundling up in unnecessary layers that don’t do much to keep you warm, and then missing out on key opportunities to retain heat, go in with a plan. Here, 7 ways to stay warmer this winter—and look better while you’re at it.

Know what a winter suit looks like–then go out and buy one.

If you wear a suit once a month or more, invest in some heavy-duty tailoring that’ll keep you warm when it really gets cold. That “year-round suit” you own is going to feel like silk pajamas when the wind chill drops below zero. You’re looking for suits with jackets that are half- or fully-lined, which are made from insulating natural fabrics like wool and flannel in fabric weights around 16oz. You can’t go wrong with tweed, cashmere, corduroy, and herringbone and adding a vest will only help your situation.

Add insulation to your coat with a down liner jacket or vest.

Quilted shell jackets and vests stuffed with insulating fill or feathers, are like a bullet-proof vest against winter weather—not to mention a nice way to quietly increase your pocket real estate. Go for a collarless style that’s cut slim to keep your look streamlined and, when you get to the bar (or your office, or wherever your headed) stuff the liner into the sleeve of your coat to keep it safe. Losing winter accessories sucked in the third grade, and it still sucks now.

Look for shoes with heavy-duty soles that can stand up to the wet and cold.

We’re feeling heavy-duty dress shoes from a style perspective right now, but they’re also great when it comes to performance too. If you accidently stomp through a puddle or have to stand outside for more than a few minutes (like when every cab goes off-duty at the same time), your feet will stay warm thanks to that durable rubber lug-sole. Bonus points if you also wear merino-wool, calf-high socks with a reinforced footbed like those from Bombas (above) and Wigwam.

Know that one pair of gloves will not get you through winter.

Don’t just grab the first pair of black leather gloves on sale at Macy’s. The way the gloves are made and what fabric they’re lined with will make all the difference in whether your hands are toasty warm or turning blue. Niklas Magnusson, a master glove cutter at Swedish glove brand Hestra, recommends buying a pair lined in cashmere or wool for regular cold days, and a pair lined in shearling or fur for when the temperature drops below 17 degrees Fahrenheit.

Ditch your merino crewneck. Kill freezing-cold drafts with a cashmere turtleneck.

Turtlenecks aren’t just one of our favorite fall style moves, they’re also an excellent way to prevent cold drafts from killing your vibe every time you reach for your wallet or turn onto a windy corner. For even more performance points pick up one in cashmere instead of merino or synthetic wool; cashmere has more “loft” than merino wool fiber, which makes it more insulating and breathable at the same time.

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