My TOP 7 winter garments
I often post pieces of advice, reviews, experiences, but what really finds a way into my everyday "ordinary" life? My closet is slowly being built with garments that I am keen to try, pieces that are worth it and pieces that pride themselves to be one of the best in the world (if not best). It doesn't always mean that it has to cost a lot of money - it means that quality comes first for the manufacturer.
But which one of them do I use fairly often? It comes to me that I should write about my favourite things to wear, this time in winter (or in cold weather in general) and perhaps next time in warm weather.
If you are building a wardrobe or looking for a great piece to buy, this could hint at what is being used more often than other stuff.
1) The first will be obviously coat. Here I include two of my favourite at the moment. It is my Suitsupply double-breasted cashmere, which, despite its formal look, I tend to wear more with casual wear. It is also because it's cut close to the body, and a more structured suit doesn't fit underneath.
The second one is my new Berg & Berg raglan coat - I have wanted a raglan coat for a long time, and I must say, it's practical, warm and dangerously addictive to wear. Despite my initial fear and displeasure when I unpacked it (read more here), it seems we are very good friends now.
2) Loafers. Am I crazy? Perhaps. But this point is closely related to point 3.
3) The correct socks. This is something I repeat every winter, and perhaps I'm starting to be a bit annoying. But there is a good reason. Read this - My Ultimate Socks Guide - a comprehensive post where I explain myself.
Cold starts from the feet, and you can build even a good closet regarding socks. And such wool or cashmere socks allow you to wear loafers also in... yes, the winter.
If you are lazy like me, you just slip in, and that's it. And besides, it looks excellent almost with everything. If there is a layer of snow outside, I opt for boots.
4) Flannel trousers, which are a part of my suit by The Owners. Yes, it's a suit but trousers I wear much more often, and it only confirmed how versatile this piece is and how convenient is flannel in colder months.
5) Flannel shirt with considering cashmere blend from Shirtonomy soon. Dunhill flannel shirt proved to be more versatile than I initially thought. Barbour jacket, thick sweaters or suit, everything is covered with a cosy and warm feeling. The structure is your friend.
6) Colhay's shawl collar cardigan. Costly, planned purchase made it to this list as expected. I'd be surprised if it didn't. For a year, it has been amongst mine most favourite garments out there. Versatile and super warm. Read the post to find out more.
7) I cannot miss the cashmere scarf. Perhaps the cheapest creation made of cashmere is reachable for everyone, and boy, that could warm the neck very good.
If I have a feeling that it's going to be cold, I'll put this around my neck before slipping into coat and voilá. Cold no more.
This, of course, is closely related to knitwear; that is, I recommend reading my series about knitwear, but cashmere scarf can be enough for the beginning as it is definitely for me.
You can notice I mentioned the word "versatile" several times, which is the key when building a wardrobe.
Anyway, I hope you enjoyed my post and my first TOP X ... whatever, and I'll add them definitely more in the future.
Have a lovely day,
Denis
