Men's Fall Fashion Guide: Layers, Colours and Wardrobe Essentials

Quick Answer: What Should Men Wear in Fall?

  • Layers: a long-sleeve shirt, a sweater and a jacket you can add or remove.
  • Colours: olive, rust, brown, burgundy, navy, charcoal and camel.
  • Patterns: plaid, check and herringbone.
  • Essentials: long-sleeve sport shirts, quarter-zip and full-zip sweaters, casual pants, a sport jacket and a fall coat.

Fall is the best season for menswear: layering, richer colours and patterns you can't wear in summer. Here's how to build a fall wardrobe that works from September through November.

Master Layering

Fall mornings are cold, afternoons warm and evenings cool again. Layering lets you adjust:

  1. Base layer: a long-sleeve sport shirt or a tee.
  2. Mid layer: a quarter-zip, full-zip or Johnny-collar sweater.
  3. Outer layer: a sport jacket, field coat, shirt jacket or vegan leather jacket.

Shop our fall layers collection.

Embrace Fall Colours

Swap summer brights for olive, rust, brown and burgundy, anchored by navy, charcoal and camel.

Add Pattern and Texture

Plaid shirts, herringbone and check sport jackets and textured knits make fall outfits feel seasonal.

Fall Wardrobe Essentials

Fall Outfit Ideas

  • Weekend: plaid long-sleeve shirt, 5-pocket pants, boots.
  • Office: dress shirt, navy quarter-zip, grey dress pants, cognac oxfords.
  • Date night: herringbone sport jacket, black long-sleeve shirt, dark pants.
  • Cool evenings: shirt jacket over a long-sleeve shirt, with jeans and sneakers.

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FAQ

What colours are best for men in fall?

Olive, rust, brown and burgundy, anchored by navy, charcoal and camel.

How do I layer for fall?

Start with a long-sleeve shirt, add a quarter-zip or full-zip sweater, and finish with a jacket you can take off as the day warms up.

What should I wear to a fall event?

A suit or sport jacket in a textured pattern like herringbone, plaid or check.

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