The Best Men's Overshirts Can Be Depended Upon on All Year Round
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The Best Men's Overshirts Can Be Depended Upon on All Year Round
A fun t-shirt collection may be gratifying, but it won't protect you from a formidable breeze. Which means it’s worth investing in some layers that you love; insulating pieces you don’t mind being spotted in ad infinitum.
For in-between weather, there’s nothing better than an overshirt, making it a must for autumn and spring. It’ll also keep you cosy on mild winter days (and harsh ones when united with additional layers), and is lightweight enough to throw on during the clement ends of summer. Which is to say, you wont need to relegate it from the rack to the loft during any given season.
Where does one discover a dependable, desirable, decently-made overshirt? Everywhere from Uniqlo to Arket to Mr Porter, as garment makers from across the gamut are proudly putting their stamp on the wardrobe staple. They’re fabricating them from all sorts of textiles – boucle, wool, cashmere and leather, just to name a few – pigmented in every colour under the sun, and, on occasion, printing them with patterns and graphics to satisfy those with a predilection for personality layers.
Whatever you’re into, we’ve got overshirt options for you, just below in our list of the best styles for 2023.
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1) Le 17 Septembre
Most overshirts lean towards either end of the smart-casual spectrum, yet some manage to strike a perfect balance. For that, look to rising Korean marque Le 17 Septembre.
£285; mrporter.com
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2) Veilance
Luxe Arc’teryx label Veilance centres on clean, minimal togs that belong in the year 3000, as illustrated by its ‘asteroid’ Fermat overshirt.
£400; arcteryx.com
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3) John Lewis ANYDAY
There’s something super reassuring about the ordinariness of John Lewis ANYDAY’s cotton ripstop overshirt, available in four classic colours.
£45; johnlewis.com
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4) Sunspel
Sunspel says 'he’s got his life together' – perhaps no piece more so than this overshirt crafted from the finest Japanese Chambray.
£195; sunspel.com
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5) Story Mfg
For an overshirt with star quality, look to Story Mfg – one of the buzziest labels of right now. This particular patchwork piece cumulates leftover fabrics from previous collections, meaning it’s as sustainable as it is fly.
£875; mrporter.com
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6) Frame
This punchy blue felt overshirt from Frame (available on luxury e-outlet, The Outnet) is a big boy power move, best reserved for those who revel in second glances.
£267; theoutnet.com
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7) Bottega Veneta
Like the last four years, 2023 belongs to Bottega Veneta. Hence, a Bottega overshirt – whether that be this neutral wool piece, or something similar – should be at the summit of your wish list.
£1,170; brownsfashion.com
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8) Eton
It’s common knowledge that Eton makes very nice dress shirts, but did you know the Swedish manufacturer is also responsible for some of the best overshirts on the market? Source A: this black, heavy overshirt crafted from extra long staple cotton.
£240; etonshirts.com
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9) Neem
London menswear label Neem has formed a recycled cotton overshirt for all the neckerchief-tying, matte pomade-scooping, iced latte-sipping legends out there. It even comes in their preferred colour: navy.
£134.10; neemlondon.com
Neem - 11/17
10) Uniqlo
At less than £40, it’s hardly worth thinking twice about this versatile Uniqlo overshirt inspired by vintage Japanese workwear. In fact, one in each colour wouldn't go amiss.
£39.90; uniqlo.com
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12) Outerknown
Outerknown, the sustainable menswear brand spearheaded by designer John Moore and legendary surfer dude Kelly Slater, has turned to organic cotton twill to craft this relaxed, baby blue button-up.
£135; mrporter.com
Mr Porter - 14/17
13) Portugese Flannel
Family-run brand Portuguese Flannel specialises in – wait for it, you’ll never guess – Portuguese flannel. And when we say specialise, we mean the business has been passed down through generations, so the quality of this soft cotton button down is assured.
£125; endclothing.com
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14) A.P.C.
If the army green of this boxy wool-blend overshirt from French brand A.P.C. is a bit too 'military' for you, then not to worry – it’s also available in lilac.
£225; endclothing.com
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15) A Day's March
Some of the entries on this list will work better as a middle-layer through the winter months, but this heavy wool offering from Swedish essentials brand A Day’s March is ready to stand up to the elements
£175; adaysmarch.com
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16) Carhartt
Super affordable and super clean, this pick from workwear dons Carhartt is characteristically resilient thanks to its durable cotton twill fabric.
£62; endclothing.com
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