Style + Function Rolled in to 5 Cold Weather Necessities

2. The Scarf: You rarely wear a suit without a tie, right? Well, think of your scarf as your coat’s tie. It completes the look. And in this case, it’s going to make you a whole lot warmer. Luxurious cashmere and soft wool in rich colors or masculine patterns add just the right sartorial finish. Like this 100% cashmere black, white and grey check pattern from J.McLaughlin. It will add a distinctive look to your black, blue and grey top coats and jackets, and is a great length to wrap around your neck and keep you warm.

3. The Hat: When we were kids, we always tried to get out of wearing a hat. But we’ve smartened up over the years. And let’s face it, we don’t all have the same amount of hair that we did when we were kids, so a hat is just plain functional. Dressier and more casual options should be at your fingertips. On the sportier end of things, a knit hat is the go-to for warmth. So, we'll show you a few to choose from in Fashion Finds for walking the dog, heading to a football game, or getting that annoying shoveling done. On the more dapper side, fedoras are back and better than ever. Since made popular by Prince Edward of Britain in the 1920’s, fedora’s have been the standard men’s dress hat – and the answer to what hat a gent should wear with his topcoat. (Fun fact: "Fedora" comes from the name of a character in an 1882 Sarah Bernhardt play who wore a creased hat with a brim.) This wool felt fedora is by Hill-side, a Brooklyn based company, is water resistant and has a snap brim. Available in several colors, the black is an easy choice and perfect finishing touch.

4. The Gloves: From soft cashmere-lined leather gloves, to wools and polar fleece versions with touch screen technology we’ve got a lot of good ways to keep our hands warm and lookin’ good. These deerskin leather gloves with Thinsulate fill and a wool/cashmere lining from Polo Ralph Lauren will keep you warm up to the most frigid temperatures. They look great with a topcoat and a more casual jacket. You can’t go wrong with a classic black, but there are several classic colors to choose from.

5. The Boots: It’s not usually until we get ready to step out in to the wet or snowy or super cold day that we realize we may not have the right shoes. Be ready with a great pair of boots on hand. There are options at all levels – high traction soles, waterproof seaming and materials, as well as warm linings are seen in boots that range from stylish to sporty. So, there are ideal options to get you to work and to the park for a snowball fight. These wing tip leather boots from Timberland have plenty of style AND function. They look great with any casual wear – perfect for an easy dinner out, running errands, or a casual dress day at the office. The best part is that the grained leather is waterproof and breathable, all the seams are waterproofed, and the rubber lug sole makes for great flexibility and traction. Warm, dry feet and style, rolled into one.