Obviously, the best winter clothes for men should keep you warm and protected from the elements. But with increasingly unpredictable temps wreaking havoc on our cold-weather wardrobe essentials, finding the right winter coats, gloves, and boots that play well in a variety of conditions can feel like a fool’s errand. Lucky for you, we consulted with our fashion director, Ted Stafford, along with assistant fashion market editor Imani Granger, who put together a shortlist of the best-of-the-best winter clothes for men to throw on this season. Most of them are loaded with heat-trapping, water-repellent fabrics; all of them are easy to layer on and off, and look great doing so. Juzar Dean, a Brooklyn-based musician, models this year’s winter clothes to stay ready for the arctic cold, bone-piercing gusts, and sudden whiteouts.
Winter Pants
Just like leg day, you should never skip out on investing in winter pants. Whether you need something to stay dry and cozy on your commute, or some rugged, insulating slacks for your outdoor activities, the best winter pants for men will keep your legs warm, dry, comfortable, and stylish. The right bottoms should have insulating materials (either in the lining or the whole fabric) like wool, flannel, fleece, cashmere, and corduroy that will hold your body heat when the temperature plummets—some winter pants like ski pants are even made with synthetic insulation to beat the Baltic cold. We also looked for bottoms that are water- and windproof as well to shield your bare skin from sub-zero elements, wicking away—rather than absorbing—moisture.
Eddie Bauer H2Low Flex Flannel-Lined Jeans
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Bonobos Corduroy 5-Pocket Pants
Fuslap Aymeric Flannel Pants
Wrangler Men’s Fleece Lined Cargo Pant in Elm
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Sweaters
Get the look: Vest by Ralph Lauren RLX; shirt by Fusalp; pants by Stone Island.
Yes, these knits are cozy, but we consider sweaters the workhorse of winter wardrobes, since you can wear them with just about any casual or business casual fit. The best sweaters for men should be made from heat-retaining, soft, and smooth fabrics. Our favorites? The Fusalp Dorian, which features super cozy wool, and Reigning Champ’s classic cotton-jersey sweatshirt. Secondly, the best sweaters for men need to come in a comfortable-but-still-tailored fit for layering over shirts as well as easy standalone wear. Most of these tops look great on their own, or over your favorite dress shirt for more formal occasions.
For a more casual, laidback look, wear a classic crewneck sweater with