Stylish men can look forward to an exciting winter 2011/12 of strong colors as fashions take on a very practical look with versatile basics and beautiful accessories. You can select your style from the suave but genteel designs to the macho military look, but with an inclination towards the classical styles, beautifully updated. Fabrics in vogue this season are wool, velvet and leather, adapted to present gorgeous conservative ensembles or audacious masculine outfits. No one can get through the season without a lot of plaid in the wardrobe, at minimum a plaid jacket and several plaid shirts. With the wonderful colors and fabrics, and varying lengths seen in jackets and coats, it is not surprising that layering is back in fashion. A classic style means that suits are big news but only when exhibiting bold geometric patterns in soft fabrics, beads or jewels on the front of the jacket or other visible trimmings. Tight fitting jackets and coats that show off the waistline are very much in vogue. Colors make the clothes. Depending on your taste, skin tone or even mood, you can dress in exciting cherry red jackets, coats, shirts and even trousers. Burnt orange and sunshine yellow brings a cheer to the dark season in sweaters, jackets and accessories while the time-honored achromatic colors of black and grey accentuate soft beige coats. The militia look will appeal to all the macho men who seek the latest styles. Dark blue and black are the colors to look for in these ranges. Bomber jackets meet the quest for figure-hugging waistlines while the oversized jacket adds bulk to a man’s appearance. Heavy boots, long scarves and metal-framed sunglasses finish the ensemble. Trench coats in black, dark blue or even beige continue the military theme with long jackets being popular. The short trench coats, however, add a fresh young appearance to these stylish coats. The voguish man looking for a smart casual look will step out in a preppy ensemble of a classic pair of designer jeans, perhaps with turn-ups and a tweed jacket, fitted snugly to the waist. The crew-necked sweater and padded jacket is essential for cold days and the outdoors. For those who prefer something a little more formal than jeans, chinos are also very popular this winter. The well turned-out gentleman will also enjoy the English country look. Tweed jackets that hug the waistline but have a slightly worn look and large elbow patches are the rage. Choose a pair of corduroys in beige, or a slightly darker shade and add a check, or plaid, shirt in earthy colors and a plain waistcoat. With the popularity of the Scottish tartan, the country gentleman must include a tartan jacket in his attire. Designers were divided about hats for this season but those who did add them to their collection focused on fedoras, trilbies and Homburgs in primary colors. The leather shoulder satchel and a wide selection of scarves adds the final touches to an exciting look for Winter 2011/12. If you liked this, try – Mens Clothes Shops