Men’s winter fashion made effortless

Let's get one thing straight — winter fashion for men is not about wearing every warm thing you own at once. Gone are the days when throwing on a sweater over a random shirt counted as layering. Winter 2025 is about smart layering, textured fabrics, and tones that make you look like you meant to walk into that café looking this put-together.

The humble hoodie has officially graduated from "lazy weekend" to "low-effort cool." It's the ultimate winter staple for men who want comfort without looking like they have given up. Go for clean, solid colours — grey, navy, or beige — and avoid the oversized, faded college ones that have seen too many laundry cycles. Pair it with jeans or chinos, throw on some sneakers, and you've got that effortlessly casual vibe that says, "I didn't try too hard… but it worked anyway."

Photo: Adnan Rahman

We know the real winter MVP, right? The jacket. A good jacket can instantly elevate any outfit, no matter what's underneath (even that questionable T-shirt you refuse to let go of). For Dhaka's mild chill, lighter options like denim, bomber, or suede jackets strike the perfect balance between warmth and style. The key here is not layering for survival but layering for style.

For evenings or when you want to look sharp without going full suit, slip into a blazer in a rich seasonal hue — chocolate brown, deep olive, or even bold burgundy have been gaining traction this winter. Pair it with dark tailored trousers or chinos, a high-quality shirt, and minimal accessories: a leather-strap watch or a refined scarf in a complementary neutral should do the trick.

Photo: Adnan Rahman

Shoes matter too! Suede loafers or clean derby boots will take you far beyond standard "jeans-and-jacket" territory.

Denim still earns a place — dark washes, minimal distressing — but skip the ultra-loose fits unless you are intentionally going streetwear. Interestingly enough, there's noted tilt back toward slimmer, tapered trousers this season.

Colour is no longer the enemy. While classic black, charcoal and navy remain safe bets, winter 2025 is showing a willingness to embrace richer tones and subtle contrast. Olives, whiskey-browns, berry-deep reds and even pastel accents are creeping in, giving you options beyond monochrome.  Against these colours, accessories like knitted scarves, leather gloves, and textured boots give your outfit a very fresh depth.

Photo: Adnan Rahman

Above all, remember this: fit is everything. No matter how high-quality the fabric or how on-point the colour, if your blazer drops down your shoulders, your trousers puddle around your boots, or your layers balloon out at the sides, you are undermining your own effort.

Tailoring your pieces, even just hem adjustments or a nip at the waist, makes winter dressing look intentional instead of bulky.

Photo: Adnan Rahman

In short, for winter this year, gentlemen should be aiming for thoughtful layering, outerwear, rich colour accents and impeccable fit. Forget your usual bulky everything and wash-and-wear mentality — this is about showing up and feeling absolutely amazing about your choices. Dress like you mean it, and the cold never stood a chance.

Model: Abdullah Al Mahfuz

Styling & Direction: Sonia Yeasmin Isha

Wardrobe: Cats Eye

Makeup: Sumon Rahat

Location: Chefs Table Courtside