THE ULTIMATE WINTER GUIDE FOR PLUS SIZE MEN

 Can you feel it when you walk outside? There’s a crispness in the air. The wind is picking up. The leaves are starting to turn all shades of yellow, orange, and red. You no longer sweat the minute you step outside. Wearing your favorite pair of jeans isn’t as unbearable, because the scorching heat is gone… Fellas, winters are here!

So, to help the people out there, especially plus-size men, to dress sharp this winter, we put together this style guide for you to total up to your winter fashion game this season.

When it comes to clothing for the cold-weather season, go for darker, richer tones like navy, charcoal, camel, forest green, burgundy, etc. And with fabrics, a heavier weight and more texture, and more insular.

FLEECE

As any hardened cragsman will tell you, a fleece jacket is essential during the colder months and can be dressed up with dark wash jeans and minimalist sneakers. Or, for a more entry-level move, pull on the fabric’s properties via a pair of fleece joggers or a lined sweatshirt.

MERINO WOOL

Nature’s base layer, merino with its ability to regulate temperature (it absorbs or releases moisture depending on humidity). It’s also good for knits.

WOOL BLEND

It is wool fibers blended with synthetic and/or natural fibers. A wool blend fabric doesn’t get damaged easily. Washing is easy, it's widely available, and is even pocket-friendly to obtain. The fabric variety allows you to pick different styles.

DENIM

Best used for middle and or top layers, along with jeans. Few items are as universally appealing as dark denim in the winter months with a smart casual outfit. Denim also happens to be a great choice as a middle or top layer in the form of a denim shirt or plus-size jackets for men. The trick is to limit your ensemble to one layer of denim at the most.

 

As far as fit, clothes should start slim and gradually become more roomy and relaxed. Plus size Men’s winter fashion requires you to work with thicker, heavier fabrics and do a bit more layering.

Remember these basic guidelines. Layers should go:

• thin → thick

• slim → loose / relaxed

• lightweight → heavy

So if you combine those three guidelines, the layers closest to your skin should be thinnest, slim fit, and lightweight. As you build your outfit, each layer progressively gets thicker and heavier and has a more relaxed fit to accommodate all the layers underneath.

There are two benefits to layering:

• It’s easier to regulate your body temperature. 

• Your outfits look way more interesting.

This also helps with overall comfort and fit. If you have thick, loose, and/or bulky pieces underneath layers that are slimmer, thinner, or more lightweight… that would be really uncomfortable.

Your winter outfit depends on the place you reside moreover your comfort level. So just start with your wardrobe and add warmer, thicker, and softer fabrics.