The start of a new season always brings changes. Every four months, there is an opportunity to close the door on the past and look forward to something new. Autumn is also particularly suited to refreshing your wardrobe, as the cooler weather is a perfect excuse to sort through your closets. Today, we wanted to inspire you to spend chilly autumn weekends comfortably yet stylishly. Whether you are heading out for the day to enjoy breakfast and coffee or tea at your favourite café, you can still apply these tips to a quick grocery run, grabbing a coffee to go, or taking a stroll around the neighbourhood. Let’s get started.
Warmth to the Neck
The classic turtleneck has long been associated with bohemians and artists. We have even used this comparison in the past, advising creative types to swap their work shirt for a turtleneck. Now it is time for the turtleneck to make its way into everyone else’s wardrobe too. Accountants, carpenters and bankers no longer need to shy away from it. We know that a turtleneck might not be everyone’s first choice, but it is hard to find a more practical winter garment, whether you are heading to work, browsing city cafés or strolling through the park. Not only will your neck stay warm, but you will also look effortlessly stylish. Complete the turtleneck outfit with a cropped bomber jacket for the perfect smart casual look.
Just Like Home
Few things evoke a rainy, lazy weekend quite like a classic sweatshirt. Wrapping yourself up in a plush hoodie and lounging on the sofa in front of the TV... what could be better? And if you do need to get off the sofa for a moment, why not swap your old promotional sweatshirt for something newer and more modern? Fit is important, and while oversized is currently in, a well-cut slim fit will be in fashion for much longer. Throw on a cropped bomber jacket and slim jeans, and you will look just as good doing the groceries, at your favourite café or out for dinner.
Winter in the City
When the frost sets in, we all tend to reach for our puffer jackets, often looking a little like snowmen. But there is one perfect alternative that will miraculously transform you from a lost skier into the best-dressed guy around. A double-breasted shearling jacket looks great with jeans and a sweater, whether worn open or fastened – simply perfect.
A Splash of Colour
If smart casual (read: shirt and jeans) is part of your everyday workwear, you might wonder why you should never wear it. But change is life, so why not shake up your weekday routine at least on the weekends? Leave your classic jeans at home and try something completely different instead, like a classic corduroy shirt. You won’t feel the chill on a trip out, and you’ll look great too. If you’re feeling adventurous, add something interesting to any outfit, whether it’s a patterned shirt or a bold-coloured sweater. You’ll end up with a smart casual outfit that you might just love so much you decide to wear it to work on Monday too.
But Classics Are Always Classics
We can talk about bold colours all we want and encourage mixing them, but the truth is that blue is always a safe choice. So if you really can’t be bothered to figure out what to wear during the week, let alone on the weekends, you can never go wrong with blue. And if you don’t want to look like a complete sports enthusiast, try breaking up jeans and a jacket with a cotton sweater with a crew neck – it looks much better.
Thank you to the café DANJEL ´S coffee & more for providing the space for our photo shoot.
