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Tony Gorga
Tony Gorga is an writer, sartorial fanatic, and common contributor to quite a lot of publications documenting way of life for the trendy man.
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Choices for Winter’s Most Luxurious (& Essential) Accent
Maybe I’m giving freely my classic, however I bear in mind GAP’s “Give Stripes/Love Practice” advert from 2002. Because of that wildly profitable advert marketing campaign, I requested for and obtained a type of scarves for Christmas that yr. It was darkish brown with a beige block stripe, and completely complemented my highschool varsity jacket. Whereas, like many individuals, I ended sporting the jacket after highschool, that scarf stayed with me and I wore it for the subsequent decade-plus.
Since then, my tastes have advanced and, with a lot of my sartorial bases coated, I’ve begun to contemplate higher-quality equipment. An upgraded winter beanie/watch cap. Nearer-fitting gloves. And, the headscarf. Acrylic and nylon variations are plentiful and low-cost; a few of them might even look good. They’ll actually hold you heat. However, that’s about it. Synthetics don’t correctly regulate your physique warmth and truly lure it inside. This ends in overheating and sweating. The moisture in your pores and skin then will get chilly…which defeats the aim of the headscarf within the first place.
A shawl is sensible, sure. However, it additionally covers type in addition to perform. It’s a bit of one thing to raise your winter match. So, let’s contemplate the headscarf as an important element of any seasonal outfit and have a look at seven viable choices for winter scarves for males.
Fishers Finery Cashmere Ribbed Knit Scarf
Uncle Jeff’s Web Emporium is a good place to search out readily-available and sensible winter neckwear. This explicit model is two-ply cashmere and it’ll be lots tender for most individuals. Colours, on the time of this writing, can be found in black, brown, navy, heather gray, a taupe-y ‘cappuccino’, and olive. As a bonus, they’re supplied in a hat and scarf set, so you possibly can select to put on one or the opposite.
Ralph Lauren Purple Label Examine Cashmere Scarf
Transferring from utilitarian to one thing distinctly extra luxe, Purple Label is the very best of the very best from Ralph. This checked scarf, in 100% cashmere, is kind of giant. At 80”x 20”, it would put on as very similar to a blanket as it might a shawl. However, going for one thing this huge would give loads of styling alternatives for a chunky scarf.
It helps the verify is in a fantastically versatile colorway, too. You would strive it in a flight jacket with a shearling collar for a extra informal look, or with a camel overcoat for a dressier one.
Polo Ralph Lauren Reversible Wool Mix Scarf
As somebody who values versatility in the whole lot from denims to ties, I’ve a pair reversible scarves to rotate out and in. The wool/nylon mix makes it maybe extra of a workhorse decide. It’s particularly helpful within the gentle gray/charcoal combine. Attempt it with a parka whenever you hit the slopes, or use it in medium size automobile or topcoat pairing.
Billy Reid Wool Ribbon Scarf
Not solely are you able to fluctuate sample with scarves, however you can even fluctuate size. This one from Billy Reid is a bit of shorter, and would work properly paired with coats with increased button positions. Take, for instance, styling with a basic Navy Peacoat as a part of a capsule wardrobe the place you want most versatility in all items. This one is available in merino wool and has a novel shaker sew sample, designed to lure warmth with out overheating.
HSS Inexperienced, Crimson & Orange Fashionable Tartan Cashmere Scarf
A shawl may also be a statement-making hero piece. With a shiny, daring fashionable tartan sample, our New Inexperienced, Crimson & Orange tartan stands out, however nonetheless slots properly right into a basic, versatile wardrobe. Made in England with 100% cashmere by Joshua Ellis, it’s simple sufficient to type with a gilet or discipline jacket for an informal weekend look, but additionally to decorate up with our charcoal greatcoat.
HSS Darkish Fawn Chalk Stripe Scarf
It is a versatile colorway, however with a bit of twist from the chalk stripe. Attempt it with a favourite black (sure, you completely can combine black and brown) turtleneck to actually carry out the stripe. Softer, powder blues could be sudden, but additionally an attention-grabbing pairing. Like all scarves from Joshua Ellis, the cashmere is minimize in a shorter pile. This not solely makes for a slick, luxurious really feel within the hand, however reduces pilling. That’s particularly useful if you happen to put on heavier wool outerwear, or if you happen to’ve received coarser beard hair snagging finer threads.
HSS Chocolate Traditional Cashmere Scarf
It wouldn’t be a publish on this web site if we didn’t have one thing in brown! In case you’re in search of only one scarf, a strong one in a extremely versatile color-like brown-might simply be your greatest wager. Attempt it with the camel overcoat. Let it’s a complement to one thing bolder. All of our cashmere scarves are 180cm x 30cm, making them lengthy sufficient to type with an overcoat, however simple to tie in a complete host of the way. If I had been to present my high-school age self a shawl to go together with that varsity jacket, this might be it.
The Backside Line: Do Males Actually Want a Winter Scarf?
Briefly, completely. A shawl is, after all, sensible, in maintaining your neck (and the remainder of you) fairly heat. However, selecting one in an excellent material, like wool or cashmere, will make the funding that a lot better. Contemplate one in a basic sample and a flexible colorway and also you’ll be set for years to come back.
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