Wtfoffers A few months ago, I wrote a guide to building a warm weather wardrobe on a budget. This was difficult. The concept of warmth differs from person to person, and proper dressing often requires layering, but this concept upsets many people who are just beginning to get used to the idea of dressing in warm weather. .
Fortunately, as the weather starts to get colder, people will increasingly follow the idea of dressing in layers. You should embrace the idea of têture: textured knitwear, textured shirts. Texture is a great choice, especially for casual wear.
Our previous article contained a lot of general advice to help you save money, especially on eBay, including advice on filtering and searching. Rather than treading the same ground again, I would like to use this article to build a new concept specific to autumn.
Again, this article contains many affiliate links, including my saved eBay searches. I support everything I recommend.
Therefore, the first tip is not to help you find good clothes specific to the cold season, but to help you appreciate the clothes you already have a little more.
If it’s cold outside and you’re not sure if the jeans or chinos you have are warm enough, but you like them and want to wear them, you may want to consider a warmer base layer.
For underwear or long underwear, I usually use Uniqlo’s Heattech. HEATTECH has 3 levels of warmth: “Normal”, “Extremely Warm”, and “Extremely Warm”. Regular is sufficient for most people even on the coldest days of fall, but the other two should come in handy in the winter. In addition to tights (long underwear), we also recommend a gray V-neck T-shirt (underwear). Gray is the least visible under shirts and on skin (paradoxically, it’s less noticeable than skin tone), and V-necks aren’t visible under button-downs (although long-sleeve V-necks are on sale It appears to have been discontinued). Neck heat tech, for some reason). Other brands offer similar products, but I had a good experience with the Heattech here.
Another option is to wear a “thermal” undershirt. This is just a type of undershirt as it tends to be worn visibly. It is most often white and has a waffle knit or similar texture. If you want something higher quality, this is a good option, but Uniqlo’s underwear is nothing to be ashamed of. I don’t wear this often, so the only name that comes to mind is Buck Mason. These are $88, but again, you can wear summer clothes in the fall and fall clothes in the winter, so there’s a value proposition there.
Personally, I think buying a few pieces for the days you need them is enough, but if you plan on wearing them all the time, feel free to stock up.
I’ll take this opportunity to say again that I like relaxed fit pants. Now, some of you still prefer a slim fit, and some of you may want larger pants than what I’m about to recommend. I hope that much of my advice is still useful.
vintage polo corduroy and chino pants
The ideal pair of pants for summer was a vintage polo. All the cuts described there are perfect for fall, but this time you probably want corduroys. For chinos, the search gets a little vague, so limit it by country of manufacture. You can also narrow your search by using the word “pleats” or by specific model name.
Flannel-lined chinos (and other pants)
Thicker chinos are generally warmer than lightweight chinos. You know what’s warmer than that? Chino pants lined with cotton flannel. The extra layer of fabric keeps the chinos extremely comfortable. It also affects the drape in a way that I think is cool, and cinching the cuffs makes it a little more special.
LL Bean is the first name that comes to mind, but you can search further on eBay anyway.
giant fit code
J.Crew hasn’t released one yet this season…but their Giant Fit Corduroy is really great. For now, here is a link to the Giant Fit Chinos. That’s good too.
jeans
Jeans are just as useful in fall as they are in winter. A vintage pair of Levis and Wranglers are great. The current pair is also solid. Last time I wrote about Levi’s, so this time let’s dig into Wrangler.
The Wrangler has two important cuts. A classic cowboy cut (13MWZ) and a higher rise, more flared 935NAV. These two are easy searches, as sellers often include the model number, but you can always try harder.
wool trousers
Again, Polo Ralph Lauren is a great place to go. These pants have a similar cut, but I can’t find them when I search by name. Unlike before, there is one recommended place that I like even more. It’s Oxford. My favorite wool pants are made from the company’s “Fawnskin Flannel.”
This eBay search includes these brands and several others. This is a relatively short list of brands that I know are worth thrifting. Each brand here has a good selection of well-cut pants, but Rota pants tend to be more expensive.
more pants
denim shirt
Denim shirts are nice. Denim is recognized by everyone as a casual material. And it ages very well. Vintage denim shirts become very soft with a little wear, giving them a special character. My personal favorites are the vintage shirts from Dickie’s “Vaquero” line. If you’re looking to buy a new car, I recommend the Wrangler. There are many other options, but be sure to buy one with a 100% cotton texture (there are also cooler cotton/linen blends, but they are more expensive and linen is usually a summer fabric) ).
OCBD
If you want a brand new OCBD for less than $100, I highly recommend Spier and Mackay.
Vintage OCBD from Brooks Brothers Makers, J. Press, or LL Bean. However, be aware that these searches can turn up a ton of shirts made from the wrong fabric or with the wrong collar style. Requires oxford fabric and button-down collar. OCBDs are usually either solid colors or uniform stripes called university stripes. Other patterns exist, but they may be red flags when shopping online. Good luck!
flannel and chamois
Let’s say you want something a little warmer than that. Two vintage favorites I’ll point out here are Pendleton flannel shirts (many of which are made from wool) and L.L. Bean chamois. In case it’s confusing, both of these options are more casual than oxfords.
First, I’ll link to Derek Guy’s famous Twitter thread about buying cashmere sweaters on a budget. I’ve compiled a list of his recommended brands with links to eBay. However, I’ve modified it a bit to suit my own tastes, and this is the place to start when looking for vintage knitwear. For example, if you want to limit your search to everything under $100, you can set a price cap. I bought my best knitwear, the Hawick of Scotland cashmere cable knit above, on eBay for about $30. Although not in great condition, this sweater has been used more than most new sweaters.
If you want cheap cashmere newI highly recommend Merino instead. It will last longer and be just as useful.
Even more valuable would be a Shetland sweater. It has a natural interesting texture and may be speckled. The downside is that many options are itchy or at least not as soft as flat merino…but my brand recommendations are pretty good in that regard.
If you’re looking to buy a new one, I recommend Bosie. Many brands that sell the much-loved Shetland actually use Harley of Scotland Shetland (and charge an extra margin). For a little more money, you can also opt for the 4-tier Blue Monagger line. These will last for years. If these options are too expensive, Uniqlo’s lambswool is only $50 (though it may still be available). It won’t last that long, but this teeth Budget guide.
If Shetland isn’t your thing, Spier & Mackay has a lot of merino knits, cotton knits, and generally good value. Again, new cashmere is not for those on a budget.
As a final option, if you want to try something more funky, consider a mohair sweater. It may be too late to buy this fall, as they’re perfect for milder climates, but some of these pieces are truly special. Also be careful with blending. Many of these contain acrylic, some of which is normal, but you need to know which blend is right for you.
Outerwear tends to be more expensive than you think. But good outerwear is important. So let’s take a look at your options.
General Tip: Some jackets have removable liners. Some people prefer to wear the liner alone. This essentially gives you three jackets. There are jackets with liners, jackets without liners (not as warm, but easier to layer over other things), and jacket + liner combinations (warmer). Therefore, such a combination turns out to be better value than buying a single-layer jacket.
Alternatively, a fall jacket can be used as a midlayer under a larger coat, while liner jackets often have a zipper closure and fit snugly inside a paired outer shell.
Waxed cotton (Barbour)
There’s something about Barbour’s waxed cotton jackets. It’s getting a little harder to be thrifty (I want to find something that doesn’t require waxing today) and find something cheap on sale ($200 is a good goal, but I spent almost $300 on it) If you’re looking for it in early fall, good luck).
This is a search I did on eBay, highlighting Barbour’s waxed models that I think are good. The “SL” in the model name stands for “super long” cut. This search will find several Barbour jacket accessories such as liners, belts, and hoods. We also cover some common misspellings and collaborations with Engineered Garments and Noah.
Quilted models are also a reasonable option, but the key is wax.
Here’s a guide to putting this on in different styles.
barn jacket
Recently, barn jackets have also been attracting attention. These are heavy canvas workwear jackets, so they age like this, ugly and beautiful at the same time. Yes, they are having a bit of a moment. Here are some options. Again, the star of vintage is LL Bean, but we’ve rounded up your search with a few more options that should all work. You can also narrow it down by looking for quilted or flannel linings (note that old flannel linings can pill over time). For new options:
Other outerwear
I usually recommend being frugal when it comes to direct tailoring, but if you prefer, search on eBay. We list some ready-to-wear brands below. As I said before, don’t be too perfectionist while thrifting and take your jacket to the tailor. Two things to remember: The shoulders must fit snugly. This doesn’t mean the seams have to sit exactly at your shoulder joints, but the sleeves do need to drape nicely over your shoulders and allow you to move comfortably. . And changing the length of the jacket is almost impossible.
Fall and winter usually call for heavier fabrics (at least 300GSM), but I narrowed down my search above to two broad categories: corduroy, flannel, and tweed.
you know corduroy. It’s a decidedly casual cotton fabric that can be worn as a suit or a sports jacket. Most corduroys are suitable for fall, but you may want something made of wool for the colder months. Avoid “Bedford” corduroy and other lightweight corduroys, which are usually associated with fine wale and tend to be lighter and more breathable.
tweed It is resistant to wear, sometimes hard, and sometimes itchy. This was worn by British aristocrats when they went hunting in the countryside, and after about 10 years, leather was added to the elbows and shoulders of the jacket, and they continued to wear it for the rest of their lives. the generally Used for jackets, not suits. Brown checks and gray herringbone are common and are quite versatile. Gray herringbone tweed pairs well with dark wash denim.
wool flannel This is a loosely defined category that can be further subdivided into worsted flannel and wool flannel. Permanent Style has a great guide, but be careful: Worsted flannel is smoother and lasts longer, while wool flannel is softer and fluffier. A gray flannel suit is pretty classic, a little more casual than a simple worsted twill, but it has some history and will keep you warm. According to Simon, the term “flannel” is generally only used to refer to milled fabrics used for suits and trousers. Freestanding flannel jackets are actually somewhat rare, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Cashmere, whipcord, and cavalry twill may also be good options, but they can be harder to find or more expensive.
Autumn shoes…are almost always going to be the same shoes you’re already wearing. You still want sneakers, oxfords are still great for formal situations, loafers are still my default shoe, and you probably already own a pair or two of boots. But there
shearling lining shoes
Sometimes you just want something extra warm or special. Anything lined with shearling (or faux shearling if you’re on a budget) will keep your feet comfortable. Here is a list of options.
