It’s Getting Cold Outside, but MR PORTER Has You Covered

With winter in full swing, now’s the perfect time to hone your layering skills. From shirt jackets and classic cardigans to relaxed hoodies and quilted puffers, this approach to building an ensemble means you can easily make adjustments, maximising your comfort as you move from facing the elements to the unpredictable temperatures found indoors without breaking a sweat or catching a chill.

Fortunately, no one has a greater selection of layer-ready clothing than our favourite online retailer, MR PORTER. With its enormous array of brands, you’ll find everything you need to stay chic while maintaining adaptability.  With that, read on and discover some discerning picks to inspire your next immaculately layered outfit. 

MR P. – Suede Jacket

The kind of jacket that will last you a lifetime (provided you give it the love and care it deserves), this beautiful suede number’s dagger pleats, flap pockets, and silver-tone buttons make it a nostalgic example of pure Americana. Offering a classic boxy shape that ensures it’ll look immaculate over the top of your favourite knit, it’s constructed using at least 50 per cent lower-impact materials, meaning it not only looks the goods but also has a conscience.

Price: Approx AUD$1,448

Barena – Visal Wool-Twill Overshirt

With its textiles being produced in and around Italy’s impossibly beautiful Laguna di Venezia, it’s no wonder this designer frequently captures the laidback spirit of life by the bay. This highly adaptable overshirt provides a perfect example of this ethos. Constructed using tropical wool-twill—a light, wrinkle-resistant fabric with a crepe-like handle—and cut straight through the body, it’s an ideal addition to your winter wardrobe that will continue to receive plenty of wear even after the sun comes out. 

Price: Approx AUD$875

Polo Ralph Lauren – Logo-Embroidered Honeycomb-Knit Cotton Half-Zip Sweater

Few items are more perfectly suited to the layering game than the half-zip sweater, and this effort from Polo Ralph Lauren is a primo example. Available in classic blue and green options, this number comes knitted in a honeycomb pattern for superior warmth, while the subtle stripes along the collar match the iconic embroidered pony emblem on the chest. It’s everything you could want from a layer-ready knit. 

Price: Approx AUD$383

Moncler – Tibb Logo-Appliquéd Quilted Shell Down Gilet

Modelled after archival designs from Moncler’s iconic ‘80s era, this gilet offers a welcome touch of retro cool (or perhaps that should be retro warm) to any outfit. Boasting a durable shell, it’s quilted and filled with insulating down that’s perfect for keeping the heat in when the mercury takes an unwelcome plunge. An ideal mid-layer, it’s a timeless and sophisticated addition to your winter wardrobe. 

Price: Approx AUD$1,704

MR P. – Cotton-Blend Hooded Coat

The perfect top layer for when the winter weather takes a drizzly turn, this coat from MR PORTER’s in-house label offers much-needed protection from the elements. Cut from a cotton-blend with a water-resistant finish, it will help keep you dry and boasts the kind of roomy fit needed for a top layer. Plus, the hood can be detached when the sun comes out. 

Price: Approx AUD$1,031

NN07 – Ollie 1874 Organic Cotton-Twill Overshirt

Drawing inspiration from practical workwear, this cotton-twill overshirt features precisely the kind of boxy fit we look for when it comes to layering. Against its classic ivory shade, the dark buttons provide a smart point of contrast, while the dual hip pockets are a classic menswear staple. 

Price: Approx AUD$502

Rick Owens – Organic Cotton-Jersey Hoodie 

An essential part of any layering wardrobe, the classic hoodie comes in many forms, and this Rick Owens option combines elevated quality with a minimalistic design that makes it easy to love and even easier to fold into your daily rotation. With the label’s signature design elements on full display, including a slouchy shape, horizontal shoulder seams, and an elongated drawstring, this Italian-made organic cotton-jersey will add some extra comfort to your layered look.

Price: Approx AUD$923

John Smedley – Tibor Merino Wool Cardigan

Few items lend themselves to layering quite as elegantly as a classic cardigan, and even fewer designers can claim to have mastered this timeless piece of menswear quite like John Smedley. The embodiment of versatility, this knit of extra-fine merino wool uses a 24-gauge stitch for heightened softness and breathability, making it your perfect layering accomplice.

Price: Approx AUD$504

Tom Ford – Leather-Trimmed Quilted Shell and Wool Down Jacket

The perfect statement piece to top off your next layered outfit, this jacket from the masters of luxury over at Tom Ford combines high-end materials with strategic construction. Knitted in Italy from naturally insulating wool, it’s reinforced with leather trims along the placket and stand collar and packs a quilted shell front panel that means the down remains evenly distributed for balanced warmth. 

Price: Approx AUD$6,617

Mr P. – Wool-Blend Twill Peacoat

Every man’s wardrobe should have a high-quality peacoat at the ready to act as the perfect final layer, and you won’t find a finer example than this entry from MR PORTER’s Mr P. label. Every element is timeless, from its traditional notch collar and slanted side pockets to that wool-blend twill construction, double-breasted front, and tonal horn buttons. They don’t come any more classic than this. 

Price: Approx AUD$948