Autumn isn’t far away on the calendar and you may be yearning for cooler temperatures, falling leaves,
bonfires, and pumpkin spice sold everywhere.
The problem is that Mother Nature doesn’t always cooperate so your wardrobe is stuck in limbo from late
summer to early fall with you having no clue how to dress for the season.
Men’s Autumn Dressing Dilemmas
The difference in men and women’s fashion is that women have many more options. They can change shoes, put on a jacket and autumn-inspired jewelry over a summer dress and take it into fall.
Men’s clothes have four basic components: shoes, pants, shirt, jacket or outer wear. Then there are little things like socks, T-shirts and underwear.
So how do you create a fall look with such basic elements? It’s time to take a cue from the ladies.
Change Your Shoes
Go with a light boot instead of summer loafers or sneakers. You can go with brown, black or even navy. The men’s ankle boots always look classic with both casual and dressy outfits but don’t make your feet sweat.
Keep Pants a Light Material
You can buy cotton pants that are darker, Autumn colors like darker browns, olive greens, and deep blues. They have the look of fall without the thick weight.
Shirts Should Make a Statement
The focus of a man’s wardrobe should be shirts. One of the more interesting ways to go in the fall is to pick summer shirts in darker colors like blues, greens, or reds with small, subtle patterns like acorns or leaves.
Jacket Weight Matters
There’s no doubt a jacket can dress you up for the office or dinner. However, they can be hot. That’s why you should take the jacket’s weight into account. Buy a lighter tan or beige linen jacket. It will go with everything but won’t have you seeking a fan.
Final Thoughts
Think in terms of material weight and colors when looking for fall clothes while it’s still hot outside. Keep the weight light and the colors robust with the look of autumn.
