Winter date night outfit ideas for men

Whether it be for a valentines dinner out with your girlfriend or a first date with that cute tinder girl, if you are going for a date out this winter it always pays to dress to impress. Winter weather adds both a challenge and also an opportunity to dress nicely that will make you your date happy to have you across the table for two.

The challenge comes from the need to keep warm and dry from snow and winter slush but at the same time not being buried under a pile of thick coats. You will want an outer coat or jacket perfect for the exact weather conditions, but probably not your ski jacket. Footwear can also be a challenge since you might not want to ruin your nice leather oxfords walking back from the restaurant over salt and snow slush in the sidewalk

However these same conditions offer some opportunities also. This comes in the form of layering and adding accessories such as scarves and hats. The colder weather will allow you to add a little more personality to your outfit using these accessories and extra layers which will be visible once you go indoors.

Wear a scarf with an open coat

Scarves are an underutilized styling accessory for men. Thick over-sized scarves will keep your neck and chest warm which allows you to keep your overcoat open. This shows the layering you wore while also keeping you comfortable. You can opt for a lighter scarf too if you want. Remember to pick a scarf which contrasts and complements the rest of the outfit. If you are mostly wearing dull colors, opt for a colorful scarf. If you have solid colors in most of the other stuff, the pick a patterned scarf

Check out more masculine ways to wear a scarf.

Use layering effectively with contrasting colors and textures

Layering effectively requires some fashion sense but the basics are simple. Try to make each layer different in color and/or texture. A sweater over a shirt is obvious but try something different like vests and turtlenecks. You can even pick lighter materials and thus have many layers like 4 or 5. 

Leather boots are often perfect for a winter outfit

Leather boots are perfect for a winter date outfit. A good quality boot will add class and style to an otherwise generic outfit. If the weather is supposed to be wet, remember to waterproof your boots with some quality boot oil or at least a fresh coat of wax.