We love autumn for a lot of reasons: The cool chill in the air, sitting by the campfire with a warm mug of
We do our best to look good year ‘round, but if we had to pick our favorite season for men’s style, fall takes the cake. When the temperatures drop and the colors on the trees start changing, we take it as a cue to start feeling
Layer up and hunker down, here are 10 Fall Style Staples for Every Man.
Sherpa Jacket
Sherpa-lined jackets were fashion staples in the ‘70s but have come back in a big way in the last couple of years. Both men and women are embracing the classic casual style of Sherpa-lined denim or corduroy jackets, and if you’ve been thinking about picking one up, now’s the time.
There are a ton of options available, like this classic from Wrangler, or this one from Levis. Sherpa jackets come in a bunch of other interesting styles, so if you don’t really like the classics, feel free to branch out and check out stuff like this one from Helmut Lang.
Corduroy
Peoples’ feelings about corduroy can be summed up in one small-but-easy way: cords are like cargo shorts; either you love ‘em or you hate ‘em. We won’t be caught dead wearing it any other time of the year, but there’s just something about a good corduroy jacket or a proper-fitting pair of corduroy trousers (never at the same time, mind you) that feels familiar in the fall.
Nothing too gaudy or dramatic, but a nice pair of brown Dockers or a nice Sherpa-lined
Heavy Sport Coats
We love a nice bulky
The Light Leather Jacket
We’re all about the classic bombers and heavy aviator jackets for the winter, but in the fall, a lighter leather jacket is perfect if you’re not really into bulkier business casual stuff.
A simple moto jacket is an excellent pick, or you can even unleash your inner Joey Ramone with something like this. Schott NYC offers a bunch of excellent fall-fitting leather jackets, but their John Hancock is definitely one of our favorites right now.
Cable Knit/Shawl Collar Sweaters
Heavy sweater season is in full swing, but among the multitude of choices, our pick-of-picks goes to the cable knit variety. The classic, of course, is the world-famous Irish Aran sweaters, which are made on the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland. They’re typically made using unscoured wool, which retains its natural oils and makes the sweaters water-resistant. They’re super warm and insulated, and even though they can definitely be itchy, they’re the best route to take if you’re in the market.
Of course, there
And if you’re not really cable knit crazy, get yourself a good, heavy shawl collar sweater like this one.
Wool Overcoat or Peacoat
On particularly chilly fall days, there’s nothing that really functions like a wool overcoat. Overcoats are longer and usually come down to the mid-thigh region, and since they’re almost always made from wool, they’re thin and sleek but excellently insulated. This option from J.Crew is
Of course, if you’re not into longer coats, a good waist-length peacoat may be just what you’ve been looking for.
Suede or Leather Boots
We don’t care whether it’s sunny and dry or if we’re in the midst of an early-season blizzard, we likely have boots on our feet the moment the first leaf starts turning brown.
A solid pair of boots is indispensable during the colder months, because not only do they keep your feet warm and dry, but they also look damn good with just about anything you can imagine. There are a ton of styles, colors and fits from which to choose, but if you’re asking us what our favorites are, nothing beats a pair of classic Danner Mountain Lights.
Flannel
Oh, come on. You knew we weren’t going to put together a fall fashion staple guide without a nod to everyone’s check-patterned favorite.
Flannels are out in full swing when the leaves start turning, and one of the reasons everybody loves them so much is because they’re a functional and generally light layer that can come off when the morning chill dissipates, and they look great with everything from denim and leather, to cords and tweed. They just work.
If you can’t fork over the cash for a classic and time-tested Pendleton, the folks from
Denim Shirt
In the summer months, we’re no strangers to classic Carhartt Chambrays. They’re light, breathable, and can be worn anywhere. But when temperatures drop and we need something more, heavy denim—when styled right—is an awesome wardrobe addition. Selvedge denim will run you a little more, but trust us when we say there’s honestly nothing like it if you can find a quality, heavy button down. Brands like J.Crew have some great options, or if your pockets are a little deeper, you can go for the Levi’s Vintage Clothing. It’s not
Driver/Flat Cap
At any other time, for any other style guide, we would steer way clear of any kind of driver or flat cap. This isn’t the ‘90s, and you’re not in a ska band. But, if you’re going to experiment with them, fall is the one and only time of year where you can make it work.
We know, we know… You may not even believe it’s possible. You may be reading this suggestion and thinking to yourself, “Okay
Yeah.
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