Men’s fashion must-haves

As the fashion world devotes more column inches to women’s style, for men interested in staying stylish it can be difficult to know where to turn. As a general rule, boost your wardrobe by worrying less about trends in favour of choosing high quality pieces in versatile styles that will last you several seasons.

This article features a run down of those must-have essentials as well as some helpful hints for dapper dads everywhere who need some advice on selecting seasonal staples.

Knitwear

The idea that fashion can’t be trendy and comfortable is a myth. An essential for any winter wardrobe is the jumper. If you pick a great style that suits your body shape there is sure to be no limit to its versatility.

As a general rule, knitwear should be an investment piece made of quality yarns: wool and cashmere for example. You will instantly see the difference in how your whole look changes with the right materials, and you’ll certainly be able to feel the difference in quality! Edinburgh Woollen Mill’s menswear range is a great place to start for inspiration.

A smart suit

In the interests of economy, it might not be practical to have a three-piece suit for every season but if you pick the style wisely you should be able to wear all the components as separates throughout the year. To get the most out of your purchase try tweeds, cord or flannel in winter and swap for linens or seersucker in summer.

A neutral coat

Stick to a palette of grey, camel or navy (black is a touch too formal) and choose a coat that will fit happily over a suit jacket. This should mean that your coat can work in causal or formal settings and will stand the test of time no matter what is ‘trendy’.

A pair of ‘go-to’ shoes

Although most dads have trainers for the park and smart leather shoes for the office, it pays to get one pair of high quality shoes that can take you smoothly from day to night. Pick something sleek and expertly stitched with a chunky sole to ensure they work with jeans as well as suit trousers. Try brogues for the ultimate office to work drinks shoe.

A classic watch

On the whole, men’s fashion tends to be less about the accessories. However, whether you’re dressed to impress or simply kicking back on the weekend a stylish timepiece will serve to unify any outfit. Pick a classic simple pin design with leather straps that can be changed to correspond with the colours in your outfit.

Disclaimer: This post is in association with Edinburgh Woollen Mill