You have the opportunity to look a little better each morning

There are few men who would pass up the opportunity to look a little better each morning (and that probably includes you, seeing as you’re here). But most, understandably, want to do so without spending any more time in front of the mirror.shirt design are various it gets categorized in terms of the shape and size of how you wear it. 

Far from an impossible task, these eight low-effort, high-reward style hacks for the autumn/winter months prove it’s possible to upgrade your look and still hit the snooze button. You’re welcome.

Weatherproof Your Wardrobe

The cooler months aren’t all crisp leaves and pumpkin spice lattes. Coat-ruffling breezes can quickly turn into daggers that rip through your outerwear, and frosty blue skies can switch to monsoon season in a bus journey. So take steps to avoid a commute spent rushing between shop awnings by weatherproofing your wardrobe.

Polish doesn’t just get your shoes ready for inspection. Applied regularly, it also provides a sealant that saves you from side-eye, as you squelch around the office in wet socks. Of course, this doesn’t work for sneakers, which require a hydrophobic protector to avoid succumbing to the elements.

Your outerwear needs a similar treatment. A quality raincoat gets the green light straight off the peg, but coats made from porous materials like shearling will benefit from a dousing in a spray that locks water out, while leather should be looked after with a balm that also prevents cracking in freezing temperatures.

Men's fabric protector sprays and shoe care kits

Dial Down Your Brights

Now don’t get us wrong, there are plenty of colour-based fashion trends to try out this season. However, in a grey world, overly bright shades can be nauseatingly optimistic. To ensure you’re better-hued, look for deeper, richer versions of bright summer shades.

Neutral tones such as grey, black and brown make getting dressed in the dark (a real possibility some mornings) a breeze. But that doesn’t mean you need to go monochrome (although it’s rarely a bad move).

Alongside these, echo the changing leaves with rust rather than orange, moss green in the place of lime and mustard instead of sunshine yellow for an seasonally appropriate touch of colour that won’t look like you’ve just stepped off the beach.

How men should wear colour in autumn

Update Your Accessories

Accessorising against the elements means more than just buying a hat – though a wool baseball cap is far more stylish than a hood. Before you do anything, buy a decent, full-size umbrella. Bargain bin examples are a false economy. When they flip inside out, that’s a fiver wasted, and your suit ruined. Instead, look to specialist brands for something stronger and infinitely more sophisticated.

Extend your waterproofing efforts to luggage too, by grabbing hold of a bag that won’t soak through in seconds. Coated leathers beat just about anything during the rainy season, or pick nylon and treated canvas for something thriftier and equally water-resistant.

Helpfully, a bag is also a good place to stow the lightweight scarf you should also be buying when hopping onto public transport or into buildings to avoid overheating.

Men's essential rain accessories

Invest In Your Outerwear

There are plenty of pieces in the male wardrobe that are done excellently at lower price points. And remembering this for most other purchases should afford you a bit more money to splash out on a winter coat when the time comes. A premium piece won’t just last longer, but it’s also likely to perform better when the weather turns.

A wool overcoat is the most versatile option. Look for well-cut examples in neutral colours like navy, grey or camel. This style will slot seamlessly into your existing wardrobe, working just as well with tailoring as sweats; sending the cost-per-wear ratio through the roof.

For a more dressed-down option, consider a waxed jacket or one of this season’s puffed-up parkas which, particularly when fitted with a hood, can stand up to anything mother nature throws your way.

The best men's winter coats for 2017

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