Friday 16 May 2014

Men’s sweatshirts for the chilly season

Sweatshirts are one of the most comfy types of men’s clothing to wear during the winter. They are a type of sweatshirt with a hood to protect the head from the cold. Hoodies are a popular fashion statement in both women’s and men’s clothing. Here are few examples of hoodie men’s sweatshirts.

The pullover hoodie- They are called “pull over” hoodies because you need to pull over your head to wear them. They normally have drawstrings to adjust the size of the hoodie around your head. This type of men’s sweatshirt can be worn with sweat pants, track pants, jeans, and shorts. Hoodies are the perfect types of men’s clothing to wear when the weather is neither too warm nor cold. However, they are not water resistant so it is recommended to wear a raincoat over your hoodie if it's raining outdoors.

Zipper hoodie- A zipper hoodie is one of the popular types of men’s sweatshirts. It is mostly used by athletes who want to avoid becoming hypothermic while playing outdoor sports such as basketball or short distance running. Zipper hoodies usually have zips down the front of the sweatshirt for easy wearing and quick removal. Since this type of men’s clothing is so helpful to athletes it has been largely used for a various professional sports as a uniform, with jersey numbers and logos printed on the back.

Men’s jackets form an ideal alternative to sweatshirts during the winter. The most popular type of men’s jackets is the leather jacket. It is made from the skin of animals like cows, horses and lambs and is processed for comfort, visual appeal and robustness. There are various types of jackets available today which can be used for various purposes and occasions. For example, Bomber Style that Ideal for people with lean and broad shoulders, Straight Style- a simple leather jacket without zippers and multiple pockets that seldom accentuates your figure and helps you to appear lean and tall. Motorcycle Style and the Military Style- this type of men’s jackets was popularized during the World War II for airplane crew to keep them warm and comfortable during battles in cold regions like the Russian Moscow. 

Thursday 13 March 2014

Men’s Outfits; Simple Solutions To Winter Problems

This winter has been touted as one of the worst winters in recent history and the recent heavy rains that have caused so much damage in many parts of the United Kingdom are a clear testimony to this fact. No longer do people just have to deal with the normal winter problems of cold and blocked roads, they actually have to worry about damage to property and the potential loss of lives. So it would be nice to be able to find simple ways to deal with the more common problems easily so that you have time and resources to worry about the other major effects.

As a man, one of the simplest ways to deal with the winter cold is by investing in the purchase of men's socks. Granted, you probably already own many pairs of socks so you can’t really so you can’t really see how adding more would be helpful in any way. You are not buying ordinary men's socks that you can wear to the office along with official shoes; you are buying thick socks made of heavy material guaranteed to keep your feet warm even when you are not wearing shoes. The heavy mens socks allow you to take off your shoes inside the house and walk comfortably in slippers or even without them while still staying warm.

Mens outerwear will also come in very handy whenever you choose to venture outdoors, so they too should be at the top of your shopping list. Preferably you should go for mens outerwear made out of warm but non-absorbent materials.

Tuesday 14 January 2014

Men And Shopping Right



Shopping for clothes is not quite the same experience for men as it is for women. For starters, while most women will jump at the chance to go out and buy some new clothes, most men only shop for clothes when the need to do so arises. Well, the need has now arisen since it is winter and you definitely need something warm throughout this cold season. Below are a few tips to help you shop right;

-          Mens shoes; when buying mens shoes, consider the purpose of the shoes. Are they official or casual? If they are official, then they should be of the same colour as the mens belt you will have on when you wear the shoes. In general, buy shoes that are waterproof whether you will be wearing them to the office or not. On the same note, buy some warm mens socks, preferably cotton socks, to go with the shoes.
-          Shirts; for winter, mens polo shirts are a much better option compared to the conventional and more common mens cotton shirts especially on the colder days of winter. The reason for this is simple enough; it is because the former can provide you with more warmth.
-          Mens sweatshirts and mens jackets; both of these must definitely be part of your closet this winter. They are both great for wearing as part of your insulation cover since they rarely let any cold in nor do they let any heat or warmth out.