Jacket - G-Star
The seriously-tailored, tough-to-pull-off double-breasted jacket
scared off many imperfect Adonises a couple of seasons back. This
winter's evergreen wardrobe companion comes in the form of a sleek,
more easily-handled single-breasted jacket, with a nice grey being
the most adaptable smart-casual colour choice. Moving away from the
body-skimming, Mad Men-influenced silhouette, these loose cut
jackets are a smart and eminently wearable solution for the new
season. (Perhaps men have been learning from the way women have
been making longer, suit-style tailored jackets work so well with
trousers and jeans in recent times).
This relaxed approach to tailoring is also paying dividends in outerwear like duffle and trench coats. The other key theme in the autumn/winter collections' best outwear was the deep shoulder seam - which sits off of the shoulder to give the appearance of a broader shape. Burberry, Raf Simons, Giorgio Armani, Yohji Yamamoto, Costume National and G-Star all opted for this single-button aesthetic.
The more spacious of these tailored jackets aren't easy for everyone, as you can run the risk of looking like The Biggest Loser in his pre-diet clothes. (Talking losers, your cardigans might feel a bit forgotten this winter). Different jackets will add different degrees of volume to the torso, but in the case of the numerous single-breasted versions out there, the real key to keeping bang on trend is how you wear your chosen jacket. Wearing sweaters under it is one way and for the authentic art college slant, pop your collar and exemplify nonchalant, too-cool-for-school style.
