Men’s Outerwear

// February 3rd, 2010 // Male Fashion

With the winter season comes new fashion and trends, but the same essentials remain the same. You still need a good coat or jacket to get you through the harsh weather. When you are shopping for your next coat, remember that mens jackets come in a variety of styles and fabrics, so you don’t have to settle on the first one that fits. Have a jacket that suits your personality, tailors to your specific build, is a critical part of your wardrobe, especially since it will be getting so much use.

You should consider several factors when shopping for a new jacket. For example, the fabric can change the way it hangs on you, and therefore can flatter your body type, or do the opposite. If you have narrow shoulders, try to go for a fabric that is more stiff, so it gives some shape to your shoulders, without excessive padding. If you are short, you should try to go with a cut that will lengthen your frame, particularly be aware of where the jacket hits on your body. There are cuts that span from hips, to mid thigh. The color is also another detail where you can choose wisely to accentuate your best features.

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