What to wear
What to wear on your first day at a new job when it's cold: men's
A men's smart outfit for first day at work in cold weather, picked from real pieces, with why it works and the one change that matters.
Roll-neck
Trouser
Overshirt
Boot
Scarf
GlovesCharcoal Cashmere Roll-neck, Olive Corduroy Trousers, Olive Overshirt, Brown Hiking Boot, Grey Wool Scarf, Brown Leather Gloves. A smart combination for first day at work in cold weather, with the lightest colour sitting closest to your face.
Your first day sets the read. Dress one notch above the office norm, because you can always relax afterwards and never the reverse. Cold weather is about layers you can shed indoors: a knit under an overcoat does more for warmth and polish than one thicker piece. The men's read of this day comes down to a clean silhouette and a quiet palette; the fit does more of the talking than any single piece here.
- Meet or slightly beat what the team wears in public.
- The innermost layer is the one people see; make it a good one.
- A proper collar and a leather shoe carry more formality than any label will.