The three winter wardrobe essentials

1. Flannel sports coat

LGFG recommends that every man have at least one flannel sport coat/jacket for the winter months. If it’s for a special occasion, you should opt for true wool flannel but if it’s your everyday jacket then go for worsted flannel – it helps you get more wear out of the blazer you plan to wear a lot.
Flannel sports coats are warmer which make them more suitable for fall winter wardrobe.

It’s usually a good idea to opt for a sport coat that contrasts your existing wardrobe. For example, when your everyday suits are usually navy or grey, your flannel jacket could be brown or something even more colourful. Sport coats are a great place to expand your look into something a little flashier than your daily wear suits.

2. Water resistant wool suit

The continued evolution in textiles technology has made it possible to create rain and storm systems from traditional cloths. For example Loro Piana: Rain system forms an invisible barrier around each fiber, protecting the fabric from rain, dust and dirt. As these substances are not absorbed, they can easily be removed, preserving the garment’s original look.

Storm system is even more powerful and has a double barrier offering protection against wind and rain. In addition to the Rain system it has an exclusive hydrophilic membrane that are breathable, water resistant and windproof. The micromolecular membrane is applied to the reverse of the fabric through a lamination process designed by Loro Piana.

It’s pretty obvious why these specialty fabrics quickly become irreplaceable in your wardrobe once you adopt them.

3. Overcoat

In many parts of the world winters can be exceptionally cold, making you want to snug into a big fluffy The North Face jacket. Unfortunately, while exceedingly warm and comfortable, these types of jackets don’t really fit into the look of a well-tailored suit. This is why it pays to invest in a suitably-styled winter overcoat – the only truly acceptable overwear for a suit in winter.

An overcoat is a type of long coat which usually extends to or below the knee to keep the worst of the weather outside off of your delicate garments underneath. They are specifically designed to be worn over a suit. Modern overcoats are also extremely warm, and most are usually at least water resistant or even completely water proof! Now you don’t need to sacrifice style to stay warm and dry in the cold winter months.

All three options for winter wear are, of course, available from LGFG Fashion House – just ask your executive clothier.