If you’re a stylish gent, you’re acutely aware of each seasonal shift. Spring affords chances to wear lighter, refreshed colors; summer is time for light material and sunglasses; autumn means breaking out a chunky cardigan. But it’s winter when a man can truly shine. He can layer. He can sport rich fabrics and thick socks, overcoats and purposeful accessories. He can stomp around in hulking boots.
It’s the time of year when he dresses to defend himself against brutal weather, but it’s also a time to be comfortable and cozy. And it’s the time of year to get together with family and friends, to give and receive; it’s gift season. These two elements blend well, but when there is such a wide, deep array of options in the winter wardrobe world, what exactly do you give the man who lives stylishly? We’re here to turn that dilemma into fruitful present curation. So brew up some nog, get out the wrapping paper (even if you’re giving to yourself) and check out our top picks in these important categories of winter style for the well dressed man.
Parkas
Anorak coats were invented by hunter-gatherer types to fight extreme cold and wind, their signature fur lining of the hood protecting well against the latter. “Parka” is a more recent, generalized term that refers to a longer coat stuffed with down or synthetic fill, though often they too utilize the fur hood look. But these don’t. We’re men of modernity, after all, and well-dressed fellas at that, so we need winter coats high tech enough to keep us comfy in the frost but that wouldn’t look out of place at a restaurant or party. After all, we’re more apt to hit the clubs than hit things with clubs.
