Winter is almost here bringing with it chilly nights and cool mornings. You want quality clothes to keep warm but there’s no need to invest in a complete wardrobe overhaul. Get these winter classics for a stylishly warm winter year after year.

1. A Woollen Overcoat

A warm woollen overcoat is perfect for any occasion. Great as a formal look over your suit or even with jeans and trainers for a smart casual look, the woollen overcoat is effortlessly chic. A woollen overcoat will smarten up any outfit. Invest in a good wool blend overcoat for warmth and durability. With a great variety of colours and styles this winter from the duffle to tweed, the overcoat is a great way to add colour into your outfit. Choose a navy or charcoal version for a classical and timeless take on this perennial favourite.

2. A Woollen Scarf

A woollen scarf is the must-have winter/autumn accessory. The woollen scarf is versatile and stylish and perfect for layering or even adding texture or colour into a deary winter outfit. Choose a chunky knit to offset light cotton shirts or go for lighter woollies to compliment a heavy woollen overcoat. Just remember to compliment textures and colours by mixing them the whole way through. When selecting a scarf choose wool fibres and remember to steer away from acrylics. Acrylics will leave you cold no matter how thick they may seem.

3. The Leather Jacket

The leather jacket is your winter party essential. Light-weight but durable and warm, the leather jacket is effortlessly cool – think James Dean or Marlon Brando. The leather jacket can take you from the footy to that bar/club down the road. A perennial favourite, the leather jacket has been on the must-have list for the last few years and will stay for many to come. With so many styles of leather jackets available from the aviator to the bomber, there is no excuse to not get into the trend.

4. The V Neck Sweater

V necks are the ultimate undergarment for the style savvy man. Originally associated with the preppy college look, the V neck is now popular worldwide as a versatile garment great for casual or formal wear. Team it with a shirt and tie for work or on its own with chinos and loafers for a casual scroll in the park.

5. The Man Bag

The Man bag has received a lot of flack over the years but in recent times has been growing in popularity due in part to stylish superstars, David Beckham and Kanye West. Though it won’t keep you warm this winter, the man bag will certain carry your stuff in style from that woollen scarf to your iPad. Indulge in a man bag this winter and free your hands and pockets from all that stuff.

Your Winter Essentials Guide brought to your by the Hip Industries Team.