It’s a new year and for the first time you actually feel like that means something. You feel, dare we say, refreshed? There’s only one problem—your wardrobe hasn’t quite caught up yet. While you’re ready to fall back into the hustle with a more level head, resolutions as poised as your corrected spine (this year you take yourself out of the running for premature scoliosis) your closet is still filled with misshapen sweaters and shoes that ran out of mileage long ago. It’s time to snag a winter coat that actually keeps you warm without being an eye soar, a sturdy pair of jeans, and a plush pair of slippers that’ll handle a corner store run in stride—all without sinking your savings account. Below, we’ve rounded up 21 of the hottest steals from favorites like Everlane, Todd Snyder, J.Crew and more, that’ll set your closet straight for the rest of 2023.
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Everlane merino-blend crewneck sweater
When a quality wool sweater is on deep sale like this one right here, it’s wise to snap up a few. After all, you’re going to be layering up for the foreseeable future.
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Uniqlo seamless down long coat
Sure, you could splash a few hundred bucks on a designer down coat. Orrrrr you could get one that’ll keep you just as warm for a literal fraction of the price.
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Levi’s 559 relaxed straight fit jeans
Starting the new year with a fresh pair of jeans is almost poetic. Sturdy, rip free, the options for how you’ll wreck them is endless.
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Diemme “Roccia” vet boots
Snow boots tend to lean on the bulky side, far from anything you’d want to throw on when you need to look put together. For a waterproof option with more style and less clunk, we’re rocking with these Diemme boots which are crafted from buttery smooth nappa leather that can even take a shine should you really need to impress.
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BYBORRE logo-patch jacquard messenger bag
A mini messenger bag is the answer to your newly downsized “essentials” (with room to spare for a couple of necessary additions).
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J.Crew cotton-cashmere shirt
You thought your flannel shirt couldn’t get cozier—sorry to burst that bubble.
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Todd Snyder Italian corduroy trouser
A casual twist on the traditional trouser, this pair features a relaxed waist with subtle pleating at the top to keep things comfortable yet neat.
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Walden “River” sunglasses
You could wait until spring to finally get around to replacing the shades you regrettably broke last summer or you could leave procrastinating in 2022 and get it together.
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Nike Yoga Dri-FIT full-zip fleece hoodie
Whatever fitness resolution you settled on this year, this sweat-wicking fleece hoodie will pay for itself.
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Lululemon convertible hiking pant
Every guy needs a pair of pants that feel as comfortable as sweats but wouldn’t get you side-eyed from across the office floor.
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Corridor technicolor crewneck
The grayest days call for the brightest sweaters. Trust us: vitamin D3 can take a minute to kick in but a bright sweater is an instant jolt to the system.
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Carhartt WIP “Flint” pant
The cotton pant is like toast: it’s great on its own but even tastier when stacked with your favorite toppings.
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Sebago “Dan” triple fringe loafers
A pair of loafers for the dude who always has to be different and, ahem, on the fringe.
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COS brushed alpaca beanie
It doesn’t matter how many times you defuzz your ratty beanie, it’s time to donate it to the bin and replace it with this ultra soft, ultra textured alpaca number.
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UGG scuff slipper
These shearling slippers will give your feet the break they deserve but, as the name suggest, can handle a few outside scuffs.
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Ralph Lauren rugby shirt
No, you do not play rugby. But yes, you can wear this rugby shirt and you will look pretty good.
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Ninety Percent organic cotton-jersey crewneck
No more mysteriously-stained crewnecks this year, please we beg.
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TheOpen Project x SSENSE stitched western trousers
Oh yes, you know exactly what you’ll be wearing to the first office function of the year.
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Bleu de Chauffe “Maillon” 3.5cm leather belt
Keep everything together with a belt that far exceeds your grade school jam.
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ASICS GEL-Sonoma 15-50 sneakers
If you’re over the ubiquitous Gel-Kayano 14 (kinda but not really), here’s a pair of ASICS that will set you apart from the crowd (but not too far apart).
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Lemaire boxy blazer
Doesn’t matter if you’d happily discuss the merit of poetry vs prose with anyone who will listen or can’t be bothered to flip a page. Everyone should have the blazer equivalent of a thinking cap.
