Get ready to inject a little autumnal colour into your wardrobe.

HOW TO WEAR FIG, NAVY, CAMEL AND WHITE THIS AUTUMN

Words: T. MacInnis

As the days get shorter and the temperatures get lower, you might be tempted to start wearing exclusively dark colours. We get that – black looks good on everyone. But, we also think autumn is a great time to add a little unexpected colour to your wardrobe.

The trick is to choose warmer, richer shades that still evoke that feeling of cosiness you want this season, and then offset them with complimentary or contrasting tones. Think deep burgundies paired with classic navy, or a slight off-white white with a neutral camel. The options for this colour palette are endless, but read on for a few suggestions.

Layering fig, camel and white

Autumn is the prime season for layering. When you spend the day moving from the chilly outdoors to super hot public transit to climate-controlled indoors, your outfit needs to be able to adapt. This is when you can get creative with different textures, prints and colours.

Our camel flannel gilet not only adds an extra layer of warmth, but it also brightens up a more muted colour palette. Or, when paired with a colour like fig, it makes a real statement that’s still understated. Same goes for choosing what to wear with a neutral, camel suit. Opt again for offsetting it with fig tones. That will work especially well if the pattern also has the same camel tone running through it, and a bit of white to ground the whole thing.

Embrace bold patterns

You might think printed shirts are meant to be reserved for warmer months or beach holidays. Think again. You can absolutely keep wearing printed shirts in the autumn and winter, particularly ones that veer more geometric rather than floral, and in tones that make sense for the season.

Our retro-inspired printed shirt (coming soon) ticks all those autumnal boxes. The print is approachable but still offers a little personality, and the fig, camel and white palette will go just as great with denim or joggers as it will with a navy suit.

Focus on the trousers

You might think colour is only for your top half, opting for more basic, pared back trousers in the autumn. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Opting for an unexpected shade on your lower half in the autumn can be a fun way to change up your look.

Our joggers come in fig, camel, grey and navy this season, and they’ll give you endless outfit options no matter where life takes you. Want to dress them up? Throw on a tonal blazer. Want to make a statement? Try a printed shirt or patterned jacket for maximum impact.

Winning outerwear

When it comes to coats and jackets, you might be inclined to reach for something neutral. But, a brighter shade can be equally as wearable. Our fig overcoat will go with just about anything, and it’ll let you (subtly) stand out in the sea of black and navy coats that dominate people’s autumn wardrobes.

Want to be super warm? Try layering a patterned blazer underneath your overcoat for just a hint of extra colour. And nothing will let those coats dominate your outfit better than a white merino knit.

We know adding colour to your look can be a bit intimidating, so always start with just one piece against more neutral shades and build it up from there. But, if you’re feeling adventurous, don’t be afraid to mix and match. Pay attention to what you feel great in, wear that, and you’ll always look your best.

The joggers you need for autumn ’22.

THE JOGGERS YOU NEED FOR AUTUMN ’22

Words: T. MacInnis

Most of us have office time built in to our usual routines by now. But, dress codes have changed, and we bet your personal style has changed, too. Maybe you’re considering comfort more than before, which might leave you looking for the right trousers that balance that comfort with an office-appropriate look.

Enter joggers. With a relaxed fit and tailoring codes built in, you’ll feel like you’re wearing sweats, but look like you’re wearing trousers. It’s a win-win. Below, meet the season’s best joggers, and find out where to wear them and what to wear them with.

Berry-hued flannel joggers

If you tend to gravitate towards darker colours or more neutral tones come autumn/winter, it’s time to add a bit of bright into your wardrobe. A great way to do that without taking too much of a risk is opting for berry-hued shades. They’re still muted, but will add an unexpected element to your basics.

These worker joggers are a great example. When joggers tend to come in darker or neutral colours, this berry colour plays off the relaxed-meets-tailored silhouette. If you’re not a big colour person, pair them with a camel zip-neck polo. Or, if you’re game for an all-over coloured look, go with a punchier petrol blue.

Cord joggers in a neutral taupe

Corduroy is set to be a massive trend again this autumn, and one of the best ways to wear it is via trousers. But, while everyone else is wearing a jean-inspired silhouette, do something different with our cord joggers.

With these joggers, the texture of the cord and its taupe colour make them a statement piece. So, when you’re choosing what to wear with them, think about what’s going to let them do the talking. A winter-white rollneck is a great option, finished off with white trainers or a leather boot.

Navy flannel joggers

Here’s something super easy to wear that you’ll reach for constantly: navy joggers. They’ll go with just about anything that’s already in your autumn wardrobe, while still offering an element of style thanks to their pleated front and drawstring waist.

If you’re going for these ones, don’t be afraid to add some colour or a print to your top half. A checked overshirt is a great way to do just that. A casual printed shirt with a bit of navy running through it layered under a neutral cardigan is also a great option when the temperatures drop.

Flannel joggers in a neutral camel

An unexpected alternative to your typical grey or beige trouser, camel is a neutral too that’s just as wearable. Try these flannel ones with a wine zip-neck jumper for an autumnal colour palette that’ll stand out, but won’t overdo it.

If you work in a more relaxed environment, camel joggers will help you show off your personal style. Otherwise, they’re great for a smart-casual dress code at the weekend, or really anything you’ve got going on.

As always, styling your joggers is down to your personal taste, and whatever makes you feel the most comfortable. Comfort is, as we’ve said, the whole point of these trousers.

Here’s what’s coming for AW22

THIS AUTUMN, EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED FROM MOSS

Words: T. MacInnis

It’s fashion’s favourite season: autumn. And for 2022, get ready to meet a whole new Moss. We’ve been around for 171 years, and we’re more ready than ever to bring you a collection with our tailoring know-how at its heart. That goes for everything, not just suits.

We’re on a journey, always challenging ourselves to stay true to our heritage while still moving forward. For AW22, you’ll see our evolution in action. You’ll find staple pieces like joggers, but in a winter-white cord. Or an on-trend overshirt, but in brushed boucle. Or a super warm puffer, but in grey flannel.

We’re doing new things too, with brighter colours and prints, elevated accessories, and more conscious fabrics. Every piece is still a classic, made with the tailoring expertise we’re known for.

Shackets and overshirts

There are twists, helping you be as creative as you want with your autumn winter wardrobe and dress for wherever life takes you. We want you to have those forever pieces for everything, from relaxing at the weekend to attending a black-tie event.

Take our incoming overshirts and shackets. The one above, made in a super soft, Donegal-style flecked fabric, will take you right from the warmer September days into colder October ones. And, when you pair it with the matching worker joggers, you’ll have a relaxed version of a suit, perfect for whatever the weekend throws at you.

The return of corduroy

Corduroy was a huge trend last autumn, and it’s back again this year. But we’re not just doing a pair of straight leg, cord trousers. Instead, we’ve taken this sometimes-casual fabric and made it into a super smart suit. It’s relaxed and comfortable, thanks to the cord, and the cut of the work joggers.

Then, we’ve kept it casual with our teal cord jacket. It’s a pop of colour amongst those seasonal earthier tones, offering some personality and visual interest to autumn wardrobe staples.

The art of layering

And of course, we have loads of great suiting separates, prime for all your formal occasions but also for some on-trend layering. Pair any of our jackets and blazers with a tonal gilet, jumper and pair of relaxed trousers to maximise their versatility.

This autumn, we want to help you be as creative as you want with your wardrobe and dress for wherever life takes you. We want you to have those forever pieces for everything, from relaxing at the weekend to attending a black-tie event.

This season, expect the unexpected from Moss. Get ready to shop our fall collection, coming soon.

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If you need something to wear over your outfit and you’re unsure whether a blazer, jacket or waistcoat is your best option, here’s when and how to wear them.

What are blazers, jackets and waistcoats? 

When it comes to layering, adding a blazer, jacket or waistcoat is one of the best options. You can put it on or take it off depending on the weather and it can seriously style up your outfit. If you’re looking to make a casual outfit smarter (or vice versa), you can easily change it with what you wear over the top.

Men’s blazers

Men’s blazers are sometimes thought of as a smarter style, but they can just as easily be casual wear too. It depends on how you style them and what you wear with them. Generally, a blazer looks a bit like a suit jacket but has a more casual cut and a more relaxed fit. You’ll usually find blazers are made out of less formal fabrics, too, making them as easy to wear with a t-shirt and jeans as a shirt, tie and chinos.

With a blazer, you can pair it with matching trousers for a more relaxed suit style or you can wear them with a more casual look. Because you can pick them up in different fits, cuts and colours, choosing one that’ll complement the rest of your outfit is easy. Cotton and linen blazers in lighter colours are a great choice for spring and summer, whereas wool or tweed in darker blends suits winter way more.

Men’s jackets

When it comes to men’s jackets, the possibilities are endless. You can go smart with a blazer or a suit jacket or you can keep it casual in a sports jacket, puffer jacket, leather jacket or bomber jacket. What you wear, how you style them and what you pair them with is totally up to you.

To style a men’s jacket, take a look at the rest of your outfit and think about where you’re headed, along with what the weather’s doing. Sometimes staying dry is the most important thing when it comes to choosing what jacket to wear! If the rest of your outfit is pretty casual, and you’re wearing jeans or combats, then it makes sense to wear a more casual jacket. If you’re dressing up for a date or an event, choose a smart jacket or a blazer.

Men’s waistcoats

A little like men’s jackets, waistcoats can be worn for casual or formal events. Traditionally, they make up part of a 3 piece suit adding an extra layer to this smart ensemble. They usually button up, have no sleeves and are designed to match the other parts of your suit, though sometimes they intentionally contrast too. However, waistcoats are actually standing out on their own a little more and making up their own 2 piece suit style without a jacket. Especially in the summer months for events like weddings and garden parties where you still want to look good but not get too hot.

Waistcoats are also more common in less formal settings now too, you’ll see them worn for dates, dinners and work where there’s a middle point between wanting to look like you made an effort but not going the whole way with a suit. Try a tweed waistcoat or a linen waistcoat for a more casual look, and experiment with lighter colours away from traditional navy and black. Waistcoats also come in different fits and cuts, so if you’re taller, or bigger, or you’ve tried one on before and haven’t been keen, try changing up the style you’re going for.

Are there other jacket styles out there?

In short, there is definitely a lot of variety in men’s jacket styles. Even within a certain style, you’ll get different fabrics, fits and embellishments that totally change up the look. That’s why it’s usually worth trying stuff on, ideally with the type of outfit you’d wear it with, to get a feel for what actually suits you. You might just be surprised with some types of jacket or coat that you’d never have normally worn.

Formal events, like black tie dinners, for example, usually mean dinner jackets, dress jackets and tuxedo jackets in traditional colours. Less formal events might mean a more casual suit jacket in less traditional fabric. A shacket, bomber jacket or overshirt is a great layering choice if you’re going for a more casual look without resorting to a hoodie or a jumper. Sometimes you need a little extra.

In need of some men’s jacket ideas to update your look? Check out men’s jackets at Moss.