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Fashioning a cold weather wardrobe

By Becky Raspe

When trading in iced co ees for warm spiced lattes to match the seasonal shift, so ushers in a changing of the wardrobe. As Northeast Ohio weather calls for thicker clothing, multiple layers and function over fashion, one does not need to sacri ce looking good for feeling good. Fall and winter fashion is here, along with the overabundance of trends that promise to provide something for everyone this year. Think chunky knits, leather jackets, bold and rich colors, black accents, quilted vests and bomber jackets, all with a slightly oversized t when searching for those staple pieces this season. Both Ticknors Men’s Clothier in Beachwood and Kilgore Trout in Woodmere have you covered – literally.

TICKNORS

Left: Leather jacket paired with a heathered gray sweatshirt, blue jeans and black tennis shoes. Above: Knit zip-up cardigan, gray crew neck T-shirt and dark wash jeans. Opposite page: Black quilted jacket, white crew neck T-shirt shirt and light-wash khakis. Photos / Ticknors Men’s Clothier

KILGORE TROUT

Clockwise from above: Color-blocked cream, brown and tan oversized knit sweater styled with silver pants by Barbara Bui. Photo / Barbara Bui. Red knit cardigan paired with a white and red ringer-style T-shirt, blue jeans and brown leather belt by Dorothee Schumacher. Photo / Dorothee Schumacher. Quilted blue jacket with o -white knit sleeves and accents, styled with a red and navy blue striped T-shirt and light-wash jeans by Veronica Beard. Photo / Veronica Beard