The Importance of a Winter Wardrobe

Michael Pascalis • June 22, 2023

The Importance of a Winter Wardrobe

When the cold winter months roll around, it's essential to have a wardrobe that not only keeps you warm but also allows you to maintain your style and sophistication. Unfortunately, many men tend to neglect their winter wardrobes, opting for practicality over fashion.

At Pascalis Bespoke Tailoring, it is our mission to not only provide our clients with practicality, but we want them to exude style all year round.

Heavy Trousers: Flannel and Corduroy

While jeans are a staple in any man's wardrobe, they often fall short of insulation during colder months. This is where wool flannel and corduroy trousers come into play. Wool flannel trousers, made of 100% pure wool, provide excellent warmth and comfort, ideal for chilly days. Corduroy trousers, with their distinctive whale ribbed texture, add sophistication and warmth to any outfit. By incorporating these heavy trousers into your winter wardrobe, you'll stay cosy and elevate your style.

Winter Topcoats and Quilted Jackets

Another crucial element of a well-rounded winter wardrobe is suitable outerwear. A stylish topcoat is a must-have during winter. Opt for a classic wool or cashmere topcoat in neutral colours like navy, charcoal, or camel. These coats are warm and versatile, making them perfect for both formal and casual occasions.

For more casual outings or outdoor activities, quilted jackets are a fantastic option. Quilted jackets are filled with down or synthetic insulation, providing exceptional warmth without sacrificing style. They come in various styles, including bomber jackets, field jackets, and parkas. Choosing a quilted jacket in a dark, neutral colour will ensure that it seamlessly integrates into your winter wardrobe. It can be paired with a wide range of outfits.

At Pascalis Bespoke Tailoring, we proudly offer a selection of exquisite Corneliani winter top coats, made in Italy, and expertly crafted with the finest pure wool.

Layering Essentials

Layering is the key to staying warm and comfortable during winter. It allows you to adjust your outfit according to the temperature and provides a stylish way to add depth and texture to your look. Invest in high-quality knitwear such as merino wool or cashmere sweaters. They are not only soft and luxurious but also incredibly warm and insulating. Layer them over luxury tailored shirts for a sophisticated and polished look.

Accessories for Added Warmth

No winter wardrobe is complete without the right accessories. A cosy scarf, a beanie, and gloves are essential items that keep you warm and add a touch of flair to your outfit. Opt for wool or cashmere scarves for maximum warmth. Additionally, invest in leather gloves lined with cashmere or fleece to protect your hands from the biting cold.

Building a Winter Wardrobe at Pascalis Bespoke Tailoring

If you're looking to build a winter wardrobe that truly reflects your personal style, consider consulting Pascalis Bespoke Tailoring, your trusted Australian bespoke suit tailor. With our extensive knowledge and experience in creating custom-made garments, Pascalis Bespoke Tailoring can help you curate a winter wardrobe that fits you perfectly and showcases your individuality.

Embrace the winter season with confidence and style by investing in a winter wardrobe that meets both your practical and sartorial needs.

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Why Good Tailoring Beats Shorts In The Summer Heat

By Michael Pascalis • October 24, 2025

Smarter tailoring, breathable fabrics, and better cuts keep you cool and professional—without resorting to shorts at work.

Eight Things to Consider for Your Summer Suit

October 22, 2025

The conversation about summer dressing too often circles back to gimmicks. Shorts in the office, polo shirts in the boardroom, but these are symptoms of a deeper problem: we have forgotten how to make and wear proper clothing for the climate we live in. A summer suit, chosen with care, remains the most elegant answer. But not all suits are created equal. If the heat leaves you dreaming of linen drawstrings, it’s not the suit’s fault. It’s the wrong suit. Here are eight considerations that turn summer tailoring from punishment into pleasure. 1. Fabric First The single most important decision is fabric. Natural fibres are non-negotiable. Polyester and other synthetics trap heat and suffocate the skin; they are cheap in every sense of the word. Tropical wool, with its fine yarn and open weave, has been the quiet hero of summer tailoring for decades. Linen, either pure or in a wool blend, brings unmatched breathability and texture. Cotton offers a crisp alternative for the more casual office. The principle is simple: fabric should breathe. 2. Lightness of Weave Weight is not enough; weave matters too. A dense cloth, no matter how fine, will feel like armour in January. Fresco, hopsack, and other open-weave constructions let air circulate without sacrificing drape. They prove that you don’t need to bare skin to keep cool. 3. The Case for Unlined Jackets Every layer in a suit traps heat. A fully lined jacket in the peak of summer is as unnecessary as it is uncomfortable. Half-lined or unlined jackets offer structure without insulation. Stripped back to its essentials, the jacket still frames the shoulders, flatters the waist, and gives shape, only now it does so without suffocating the wearer. 4. Rethinking Fit The tyranny of the skinny suit has done more to ruin summer dressing than the thermometer ever could. Narrow lapels, shrunken jackets, and trousers cut like leggings may look sharp in shop windows, but in the real world they cling, sweat, and stifle. A summer suit demands room to breathe: a touch more fullness in the chest, pleats in the trousers, a slightly longer rise. These small concessions to airflow make all the difference. 5. Freedom of Movement Tailoring was never meant to be restrictive. The best summer suits allow ease: side vents that open as you walk, trousers that fall cleanly without gripping the thigh, shoulders that move without resistance. Comfort is not the enemy of style, but rather it is its foundation. 6. The Role of Colour Summer is no time for charcoal and midnight navy. Dark cloth absorbs heat and looks heavy against the season’s light. Pale grey, beige, sky blue are shades that reflect the sun and signal ease. Seersucker, with its puckered surface, even lifts the fabric off the skin to create tiny channels of air. If ever there was a fabric designed for August, this is it. 7. Care and Longevity Summer is unforgiving. Suits face sweat, humidity, and relentless sun. The careless solution is cheap rotation: buy more, wear them out, throw them away. The wiser approach is investment. A well-made summer suit, rested between wears and hung to air, will last for years. Quality not only looks better, it endures. 8. Dressing with Intent The final consideration is not technical but philosophical. A summer suit is more than cloth and cut. It is a statement that professionalism need not wilt in the heat, that respect for the occasion is not seasonal. To wear one well is to prove that elegance adapts. Shorts may make headlines; tailoring makes an impression. There is nothing radical about suggesting that a summer suit can be cool, comfortable, and dignified. It has always been possible. The knowledge is there, in the choice of fabric, the looseness of cut, the restraint of lining, the play of colour. What is required is not reinvention but remembrance: a return to tailoring that understands climate rather than fights it. Eight considerations for made to measure suits for summer, then, but really one principle: good clothes work with the body, not against it. And in the heart of summer, a well-made suit is not a contradiction. It is liberation.