The feeling
A bookish look from old universities: tweed blazers, knit vests, pleated skirts and trousers, white collars, loafers and long wool coats, in brown, bottle green, burgundy and charcoal. Moody, intellectual and good in the cold.
Rank #11 of 25 looks
Evaluated across versatility, timelessness, effort-to-impact, physical comfort, and weather adaptability on a calibrated 1.00–5.00 scale.
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Three ways to wear it
Day
Cable cardigan over a shirt, pleated skirt or trousers, loafers, satchel.
Work
Tweed blazer, knit vest, collared shirt, wool trousers.
Night
Black turtleneck, long wool coat, burgundy lip, boots.
Stylist's tip. Second-hand shops are full of this look; tweed and wool age well.
When to wear it
Works from 0°C to 14°C (32–57°F) outdoors.
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