Hi all!! Neville of Kenyan at 7 requested I do a how to layer
effectively post, especially targeted to men.
Layering is a skill that you acquire after a lot of practice. I often get
amazed at the antiques people pull in order to stay warm. But it doesn’t have
to be so difficult to keep warm and still look neat and tidy. Below I’ve spelt
out tips for every man that are assured to keep you warm during this cold
weather.
1.
Vests
I know many guys think that wearing a vest
is something that is reserved for older men. But when the temperatures drop,
nothing keeps you warmer than that extra layer, worn closer to your skin. Cotton
vests are available everywhere from supermarkets to exhibition stalls to even
hawkers. As I’m big on neutral colours for innerwear, whites, blacks and grays
will suit you very well.
2.
T-Shirts
Again go for neutral colours. Those old sports
t-shirts that you wore in high school just won’t make the cut. First get rid of
them. Then invest in a few, fitting t-shirts in black, white, grey or navy
blue. As I said in the prequel to this post, peeping t-shirts is very
unsightly. So if you are wearing open-collared shirts, look for v-neck ones
instead of round neck collars. For those of you who wear ties to work, either
of the two collars will do. Ensure that the t-shirt is plain or has minimal print details.
3.
Sweater vests
Also known as half-sweaters, I always
picture grandfathers wearing these. Someone once told me that this is because
as they get older, they feel even colder hence the extra layers. But I think
for a classical look, a man can wear a half sweater underneath his coat to keep
warm.
4.
Scarves
For added warmth, scarves are essential. Don’t
be afraid to get adventurous with colours. Black, grey, navy and chocolate
brown are great but for a less corporate look, pick darker shades of other
colours such as maroon and dark green. Checked scarves are also great for men and are a good way to add colour to your outfit.
5.
Socks
Firstly I don’t understand how a man can wear
closed leather shoes without socks. That is just gross.
The cold weather begs for extra layers. Wool
socks will keep you warm throughout the day and prevent you from wishing you
had worn three pairs of socks in the morning. There are different ways to
picking colours of socks. When I buy them for my boyfriend, I pick blacks, dark
greys and navy blues. He matches them with whatever he is wearing that day. Alternatively,
you could match the colour of your socks to your trousers. Avoid white socks at
all costs unless you are wearing jeans over the weekend.
For more inspiration on men's winter fashion check out my Pinterest board here.
Happy Thursday!!!
xo
xo
Audrey
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