Our Winter Clothing Essentials

Winter dressing is all about finding pieces that work as hard as we do, layers that feel intentional, materials that hold up to cold city days, and silhouettes that move seamlessly from job sites to meetings, dinners, and everything in between. When we’re building a winter wardrobe, we look for timeless staples with thoughtful details, clothes that feel just as good worn casually at home as they do styled for a day out. These are the brands and pieces we keep coming back to when the temperature drops.

Todd Snyder

Todd Snyder is our go-to for polished winter pieces that still feel easy to wear. From cozy knits to statement outerwear, everything strikes that balance between classic and modern. Their flannels feel right at home on renovation days, while tailored trousers and outerwear easily carry us into meetings or date night. These are investment pieces we wear on repeat all winter.

Donegal Cashmere Turtleneck: The cozy, yet sleek, look of this turtleneck is perfect for both work from home or days full of meetings in the city. 

Boiled Wool Full-Zip Sweater Jacket: This simple but retro feeling jacket is the perfect for layering with any shirt. 

Portuguese Flannel Shirt: We’re home renovators… we love a nice flannel. 

Italian Casentino Upland Coat: If you were to modernize a hunter jacket, that is this, and we could not be more obsessed. 

Italian Wool-Alpaca Car Coat: Guaranteed warmth on cold NYC winter days. 

Straight Japanese Selvedge Stretch Jean in Worn Indigo: Perfect everyday jean that aren’t too slim nor relaxed. 

Italian Flannel Striped Hollywood Trouser: Date night pant of choice during winter.

Buck Mason

Buck Mason excels at well-made basics that feel broken-in from the start. This is where we stock up on layering essentials, flannels, and outerwear that can handle real life (and real job sites). The silhouettes feel timeless with just enough vintage influence. Functional, comfortable, and endlessly wearable.

Vintage Thermal Henley: Our favorite for layering. 

Cabinessence Flannel Camp Shirt: Another flannel that we love because you can never have too many flannels as a home renovator. It’s our job site uniform basically. 

California Cashmere Polo: Ideal for winter, but we love wearing this all throughout the year. 

Felted Shawl Coat: Perfect to throw on when you need to run down the street to grab coffee or something from the bodega. 

Thundercloud Quilted Bomber Jacket: Obsessed with the design of this jacket. 

Cloudloom Cotton Wool Romeo Pant: The perfect vintage touch to your work or date night look. 

Craftsman Corduroy Ford Standard Jean:A pant that will go with any outfit. 

Boondocker Boot: Designed for functionality. 

Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie has become a reliable source for cozy, everyday winter staples. Their knits, hoodies, and outerwear are easy to layer and perfect for cold-weather routines. These are the pieces we reach for on walks, quick errands, or slow weekends at home. Comfortable, versatile, and no-fuss.

A&F Essential Crew Sweater: Feels like a warm hug in the winter. 

Essential Popover Hoodie: Perfect for layering during winter walks in Prospect Park or walks to the gym. 

Wool-Blend Double-Breasted Coat: Simple, warm, and everything you could ask for from a long winter coat. 

A&F Aircloud Mockneck Puffer: Our favorite for when it is snowing.

YPB neoKNIT MAX Relaxed Straight Bottom: For when the workday is over and we are ready to sit back and watch some TV. 

Boucle Cardigan: You can wear it with sweatpants or a nice pair of trousers. Versatility at its finest. 

Short Beanie: If you are looking for a daily essential beanie, this is for you. 

New York Yankees ‘47 Clean-Up Hat: Need we say more?

Madewell Mens

Madewell nails timeless essentials that only get better with wear. Their denim is a standout, paired perfectly with classic knits and outerwear. These are the kind of pieces that work for both casual days and dressed-up moments. Simple, dependable, and seasonless.

The 1991 Loose Straight Jean: Nobody does jeans like Madewell…

Sweater Polo in Heritage Merino Wool: The simple polo your closet has been asking for. 

Leather Flight Jacket: Whether it is nice dinner out in the city or running errands, a leather jacket will have always have you covered.

Shaker-Stitch Sweater Polo: Timeless. 

Ribbed Crew Socks: Everyone needs a nice colorful pair of socks in the wardrobe.

Round Acetate Sunglasses: A great pair for all year wear.