Winter is coming, and J.Crew recently released a fashion update that tackles the rules on dressing up for the season.
Stocking up on cold-weather closet staples? Fret not stylish gents, J.Crew has you covered for winter. The fashion retailer reveals its essential guide to building a solid winter wardrobe, which has everything you need to look cool and keep warm with minimal effort.
Model Arthur Gosse showcases how to dress up for winter in nine easy ways featuring stellar menswear pieces from J.Crew:
1. Remember to reboot
Invest in a sturdy pair of boots to keep your feet warm and comfortable as you trudge through snow and slippery sidewalks.
This cotton sweater features a ribbed treatment, contrast brown suede shoulder patches, and a gorgeous navy hue.
Woodsman Sweater, $98
These pleated pants feature a slim fit, modern tapered legs, glen plaid wool, a zip fly, off-seam pockets, and back welt pockets.
Pleated Trouser in Glen Plaid Wool, $148
This cap is crafted from English wool and comes in a classic gray color.
English Wool Driving Cap, $64.50
These boots are J.Crew’s take on the classic carpenter boots. These shoes come in a dark chocolate shade, and they feature lugged soles and Goodyear welt construction.
Kenton Suede Pacer Boots, $228
2. Upgrade your outerwear
The easiest way to class up your winter wardrobe is to wear an elegant coat or a tailored jacket.
This topcoat is crafted from premium wool-cashmere and comes in a charcoal gray shade. It features a notch collar, a chest welt pocket, a ticket pocket, a center vent, buttoned cuffs, waist pockets, and an interior pocket.
Ludlow Topcoat in Wool-Cashmere, $430
This tailored suit jacket features a narrow lapel, a two-button closure, buttoned cuffs, a double vent, pickstitching along the lapel, herringbone wool, a modern cut, and a slim silhouette.
Ludlow Suit Jacket in English Mini-Herringbone Wool, $425
This snow-colored turtleneck sweater features a blend of wool, alpaca, and other yarns.
Wool Guernsey Turtleneck Sweater, $158
These pants feature herringbone wool, a zip fly, on-seam pockets, back welt pockets, narrow legs, and a slim fit.
Ludlow Suit Pant in English Mini-Herringbone Wool, $225
These boots come in a burnished tobacco color, and they feature lugged soles, leather upper and lining, and Goodyear welt construction.
Kenton Leather Pacer Boots, $248
This silk scarf comes in a beautiful old forest color and is adorned with polka dots and fringe details.
Silk Dotted Scarf, $59.50
3. Add some long sleeves to your tees
Stay warm while looking casual-cool in long-sleeved shirts, which are the season-appropriate alternatives to the classic closet staples.
This vintage military mechanic’s jacket has a foldable zip hood, a standing collar, a zip closure, flap patch pockets, and adjustable tabs at the cuffs.
Field Mechanic Jacket, $198
This cotton jersey shirt features long sleeves and ribbed trims at the collar and cuffs.
Long-Sleeve Textured Cotton T-Shirt, $39.50
These khaki pants feature narrow legs, a button fly, and welt pockets on the back.
Wallace & Barnes Cramerton Army Cloth Chino, $168
This scarf comes in a combination of winter hues, and it features lambswool and fringe details.
English Lambswool Scarf, $59.50
4. Celebrate sweater season
Embrace the cold weather with cozy sweaters that exude stylish comfort.
This sweater features marled yarns, ribbed trims, and a heathered texture.
Marled Lambswool Sweater, $69.50
These pants come in a racing red color, and they feature narrow legs, a zip fly, off-seam pockets, and back welt pockets.
Bowery Slim Pant in 18-Wale Corduroy, $98
This silk scarf comes in a beautiful navy color and is adorned with polka dots and fringe details.
Silk Dotted Scarf, $59.50
5. Do better by your denim
Winterize your denim jeans with J.Crew’s new style that features Japanese fabric and hand-developed washes.
This shirt has long sleeves, a button-down collar, a slim fit, a checkered pattern, and a holiday red color.
Slim Vintage Oxford Shirt in Buffalo Check, $75
These denim jeans feature a slim cut, a zip fly, and the traditional five-pocket styling.
770 Jean in Cheshire Wash, $125
This striped tie is crafted from English linen-cotton and comes in a vintage navy color.
English Linen-Cotton Tie in Thin Stripe, $69.50
6. Jacket required
A jacket is a winter wardrobe essential, but a tailored blazer can amp up your style game.
This blazer features English tweed, a narrow lapel, a two-button closure, a double vent, nonfunctional buttons at the cuffs, pickstitching along the collar, lapel, and pockets, a modern cut, a trim silhouette, and a handsome charcoal color.
Ludlow Blazer in English Tweed, $298
These jeans feature a button fly, the traditional five-pocket styling, and a slim silhouette.
Wallace & Barnes Slim Selvedge Jean in Riverland Wash, $298
This silk tie has a striped pattern and comes in an elegant forest green shade.
Textured English Silk Tie in Forest Stripe, $65
7. Score a hat trick
Wearing a winter hat or a beanie is an easy way to finish off a winter wardrobe.
This beanie has a ribbed texture and comes in a rust shade.
Solid Beanie, $25
The flannel shirt features a button-down collar, a single pocket, and a slim fit.
Slim Southwest Jacquard Flannel, $98
8. Be the boss of tweed
Tweed is a classic cold-weather fabric that can help elevate your winter wardrobe.
This turtleneck sweater features long sleeves and elegant Italian cashmere.
Italian Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater, $228
This shirt has a Crosby fit and a spread collar.
Crosby Shirt in White, $88
These pants feature herringbone wool, a zip fly, off-seam pockets, back welt pockets, and a handsome charcoal shade.
Bowery Classic Pant in Herringbone Wool, $128
These shoes come in a black mahogany color, and they feature Italian calf leather, full-grain leather lining, leather soles, full leather stacked heels, and Goodyear welt construction.
Ludlow Penny Loafers, $298
9. Go soft on your shirts
Keep yourself warm and toasty while looking cool and classy in versatile cotton shirts.
This shirt has a classic fit, a button-down collar, a chest pocket with a pen holder, and contrast brown elbow patches.
Cotton-Wool Elbow-Patch Shirt in Solid, $98
These pants feature narrow legs, a zip fly, off-seam pockets, back welt pockets, and a slim silhouette.
Bowery Slim Pant in Wool, $128
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