10 surprisingly affordable items every man should own this winter

Dressing like a gentleman on a budget is no mean feat. It’s not impossible however, and knowing where to look for those killer items is half the battle. Knowing exactly what you want, or indeed need, for the colder months can also be tricky, but luckily for you we’ve done the hard work. Here are the 10 surprisingly affordable items every man should own this winter.

CASHMERE ROLLNECK, , Cashmere is a famously luxurious and soft yet notoriously expensive. Uniqlo’s offering is surprisingly affordable though and, as always, is constructed to a very high standard. Of course, we’re big fans of the rollneck, which as we know is trending this season.

Uniqlo Cashmere Rollneck Jumper, £79.90 from Uniqlo

LEATHER GLOVES ,

Leather gloves are an essential come winter. Not only will they keep your hands warm, but if cut from a luxurious hide they will look immeasurably stylish too.

Zara Leather Gloves, £25.99 from Zara

TWEED BLAZER ,

The tweed blazer is another essential item that you don’t need to spend a month’s wages on. Choose a grey tweed, two-buttoned example for maximum versatility.

Uniqlo Tweed Blazer, £69.90 from Uniqlo

BOOTS,

Chelsea boots are a must if you’re in the market for sleek winter footwear. These ones from COS are some of the best on the high street.

COS Leather Chelsea Boots, £135 from COS

OVERCOAT,

There isn’t a single, smarter outerwear garment than the overcoat. This one’s finished in a wool-blend and comes with contrasting buttons, a ticket pocket and narrow peak lapels.

H.E. By Mango Wool-Blend Overcoat, £69.99 from H.E. By Mango

BAG,

For weekends away, a leather holdall is a must-have item. The pebble grain leather on this one adds a stylish twists to the classic design.

H.E. By Mango Pebbled Weekend Bag, £69.99 from H.E. By Mango

CORDUROY TROUSERS

For those times when chinos are too lightweight, and jeans too casual, corduroys will serve you well.

John Lewis Corduroy Trousers, £45 from John Lewis

SOCKS,

Pantherella produce some of the finest socks around yet their prices are highly accessible, which only makes us want them more.

Pantherella Lombard Merino Wool Socks, £15 from Pantherella

HAT,

We shouldn’t forget that the gentleman would once never leave the house without a hat. They are now a less common sight on the streets, but you can keep the old tradition alive with this felt number.

Zara Wide Brimmed Felt Hat, £25.99 from Zara

WATCH,

This classy timepiece from Timex boasts an enduring design, which is highlighted by its sun-brushed dial and suave brown leather strap.

Timex for J. Crew 1600, £100 from J. Crew