'Weather' it be for Fashion

With the weather in Winnipeg being consistently thirty below I thought it would be appropriate to blog about mens winter wear during the winter season and still be able to look stylish and stay warm.
Winnipeg weather is hard to predict. It can be cool one day then extremely frigid another day. For the past couple of weeks Winnipeg has had some intense weather where it has gone to minus twenty to minus thirty within a couple days; and that isn’t with a windchill of minus forty or minus fifty. With temperatures fluctuating all the time it is best to continually keep warm and wear the appropriate attire. Here are a few items that I’d consider using and wearing during these cold winter months. (Links are highlighted within the blog, which will direct you to the item or brand).

CASUAL WEAR
Casual wear would be clothes that everyone would regularly wear to accommodate their own type of style (shirt or sweater, jeans, and essential under garment that are necessary). A cable knit or turtle-neck sweater that is made out of wool, or part wool will increase your chance of actually keeping warm.
For those frigid days where temperatures go down to around -20 to -30, a nice down filled parka can keep you nice and toasty. Parkas come in a variety of sizes where they are able to hit just at the waist or lower than the waist. A good type of parka would be Northface or Canada Goose. If you’re worried about the price range there are other good winter jackets that you are able to buy. A fur trim anorak which I received for Christmas from The Gap has kept me warm during these past few weeks, and continues to keep me warm for the remaining months of winter (also thank you for for the jacket, you know who you are).
        As for foot wear I recommend having boots that can be worn in -40 degree weather (plus windchill). Sorels are great boots to wear during this time of the year. Sorels are able to keep your feet warm. Depending on the style type they can accommodate temperatures of -40 all the way to -50. They are a little pricey, however it is an wise investment to have and provide style and warmth at the same time if you live in Winnipeg.

FORMAL WEAR
If you choose to go more formal or classier look during this season, I would recommend using a double-breasted peacoat. There are many stores that would be able to help you find a double-breast peacoat; one of those stores would be Le Chateau. The peacoat provides some warmth to a certain extent that would be able to keep you warm from the cold. Unfortunately with wearing a peacoat you will have to layer up in order to keep from freezing if you were to be outside for a certain amount of time (i.e. waiting for the bus). However, the peacoat does provide a sleek, formal, and professional look when going to those big office meetings or special occasions.
When it comes to foot wear you wouldn’t want to wear boots that aren’t pleasing to the eye. Wear a boot that provide a professional and clean look and that makes people know you are being serious, or just trying to impress someone. It is a bit challenging to decide as to what kind of boot to actually wear while being formal, however there are different kinds of boots where you are able to still look dapper. An example would be ALDO. ALDO carries the best formal boots that I can imagine at an affordable price. When you do choose a formal boot make sure that the bottom of the boot are textured which will prevent you from slipping.

ACCESSORIES
To complete your casual or formal look, wear a knit scarf and gloves which will keep your hands and face warm and lessen your chances of getting frost bitten. A cotton blended scarf will also do the job if you find that the knitted scarves to be irritable. You can also wear different types of gloves other than a knit ones as long as the gloves have a lining called Thinsulate, which would allow moisture to be released and retain heat within the gloves, touques or hats. And if you decide that you're not a touque or hat type of guy then get a pair of earmuffs which can cover and keep your ears warm.

Living in Winnipeg all of my life has continued me to try to stay warm by wearing what is essential to be safe during those frigid days. These few items will be able to keep you warm during the winter months especially living in Winnipeg or anything northern part of the world. If you have any questions or comment please feel free to let me know.

STAY SAFE AND KEEP WARM!!