How to Survive the Snow In Style

As far as weather goes, few present a more difficult sartorial challenge than snow. The white stuff brings us not only the cold to contend with but treacherous conditions also – looking the part when the mercury has dropped below freezing and every step has to be carefully calculated is no easy feat. However, a few essential pieces can transform your wardrobe from worse for wear to winter ready in moments. Making that commute into the office or weekend trip that bit easier, despite what Mother Nature decides to throw at you…

CANADA GOOSE EXPEDITION PARKA

Canada Goose have become the name in functional yet stylish outerwear. The expedition parka is their best-known silhouette and was originally developed for Antarctic excursions; if anything is going to keep you warm in the snow in the city, it’s this. Throw it over a suit or your casual-wear; this parka’s got you covered, literally.

£825 from Harrods

GUCCI MEGURO TREKKING BOOTS

Channel your inner Gianni Agnelli and pair your tailoring with these Gucci trekking boots, just ensure you’ve got more suitable shoes to change into for the boardroom.

£450.00 from Selfridges

CHURCH’S ENMORE LEATHER BROGUES

Or save those boots for the weekend and don something that hits both a practical and formal note with some rubber soled leather brogues from esteemed British brand, Church’s. The synthetic soles will save you from slipping and sliding on your way to the office, an issue your usual leather bottomed footwear can’t help alleviate.

£290 from MrPorter.com

MATHIEU JEROME WOOL AND CASHMERE-BLEND SCARF

Handcrafted in Italy from a cashmere and wool-blend, keep your neck covered with the very best Mathieu Jerome has to offer. Accessories are the hallmark of any well-considered winter wardrobe, smart or casual, and a luxury scarf should be at the top of the list.

£285 from Matches Fashion

DENTS CASHMERE-LINED LEATHER GLOVES

A gentleman should never be caught out in ratty woollen gloves; keep your hands warm in some leather gloves at the height of sophistication. This pair from Dents, an English brand specialising in superb traditional craftsmanship, are ideal for keeping your fingers out of the frost. Lined with cashmere, you won’t want to forget these in a taxi anytime soon.

£75 from MrPorter.com

THE ELDER STATESMAN BUNNY ECHO CASHMERE BEANIE HAT

Another piece that won’t quite make it to the boardroom, this handcrafted cashmere beanie from artisanal American brand The Elder Statesman makes for great weekend wear. Plush and in a neutral colour, it will pair with anything, just beware of the dreaded hat-hair when the time comes to take it off – a gentleman after all, doesn’t wear a hat indoors.

£210 from MrPorter.com

UNIQLO HEATTECH THERMALS

What to wear over the top in the midst of a blizzard is the easy bit; it’s underneath where so many of us forget the necessary protection. Some good quality thermals are as good, if not better than an excessive amount of layers, keeping your look streamlined and stylish in the process. A pair of long johns in particular shouldn’t be dismissed; it’s better than wearing two pairs of trousers after all….

Heattech T-Shirt, £9.90 from Uniqlo

Heattech Long Johns, £14.90 from Uniqlo