Men's Jackets

How to Buy the Best Men's Winter Jackets

A new men's winter jacket, just the thing for when the temperature gets cold, especially if you were unhappy with the performance of your current men's winter jacket. Men's winter outerwear has come a long way in style and function in recent years but the tried and true styles and materials, whether down filled, wool or leather are still on top.

Instructions
Step 1
The first thing you need to understand is the difference between a men's winter jacket and a coat. A jacket rests at the hips and is much easier to move around in than a coat. Men's winter jackets can either rest at the hip, or go down a few inches more. Anything longer is a coat which can go down to about the knees. Also, it is difficult or impossible to wear a thick sweater under a men's winter jacket unless you plan for it and choose the right size.
Step 2
You need to consider the style. A huge puffy men's winter jacket may keep you toasty, but might be a bit inappropriate for the office or a night out on the town. Use the parka for shoveling snow or daily activities, dressier men's winter jackets are better for business or pleasure situations.
Step 3
The material is important of course. Wool and cashmere are the best at keeping you warm. Cashmere is expensive and not very durable though. Wool men's winter jackets, preferably with a layer of thinsulate are the best. Leather men's winter jackets look great but don't breathe very well, and are sometimes difficult to 'seal' if they have buttons, so keep that in mind. Choose a wind proof shell with good insulation inside.
Step 4
The fit, when you go shopping for men's winter outerwear thick sweater since on the coldest days since that's what you'll be wearing. When trying on men's winter jackets, move around and check for binding, remember you have to perform in it, whether shoveling the snow or even just tying your shoe, you need to be able to move around in it.
Step 5
Remember, when all is said and done, you have to look good, feel good and stay warm! There are many styles and materials of men's winter jackets out there by great, well known merchants like The North Face, so stay open minded and consider your options.