The changes in this season's fall and winter collections don't require buying a complete set to try. A wool coat, a knit vest, or a scarf can all be paired with your existing clothes. The key is to see clearly how the brands use these pieces, then choose the parts that suit you.
Prada: Long Coats, Shirts and Knitted Vests
Prada's 2026 fall and winter menswear collection was designed jointly by Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons. When it was released in January this year, the brand emphasized slender, clean tailoring. As the season for fall and winter dressing arrives, coats and suits have also become pieces worth examining more closely in this collection.
The seasonal collection on the official website includes single-breasted wool coats, printed cotton shirts and Shetland wool knit vests, as well as padded nappa leather jackets and lace-up ankle boots. The pieces are familiar, but the difference in fabrics offers more styling options: wool is substantial, cotton shirts are relatively lightweight, and leather has a sheen.
Among these, the knit vest is a piece that is relatively easy to wear in daily outfits. Worn over a shirt with sleeves and collar still showing, and a coat on top, it can also reduce bulk at the arms. For people who need to wear shirts for work but don't want to wear a suit every day, this is a way worth trying.
If you like Prada's more slender silhouette this season, you can start with a coat with clean tailoring. Layer it with a shirt or thin knit underneath, choose straight-leg trousers, and it's relatively easy to maintain a neat look. What is mentioned here are daily styling suggestions; the specific weight should still be adjusted based on temperature and how you plan to get around.
Celine: A Sweater Over a Blazer and a Statement Scarf
The Winter 2026 collection designed by Michael Rider for Celine offers another way to wear formal wear. In the looks the brand presented, sweaters are tied over suits, shirt collars are layered together, trousers flare slightly at the hem, and boots show below. Scarves are also tied in a striking knot.
These details make suits less formal. With the sweater tied on the outside, the color can be seen directly; with the scarf close to the face, it's also easy to change how a set of dark clothes looks. Even if the coat and trousers remain simple, accessories can still have their own character.
Daily wear can start with one of these details. For example, a dark suit paired with a shirt, then tie a thin knit in a different color; when wearing a coat, save the focus for the scarf. Sweaters and scarves don't need to be piled on the shoulders and neck at the same time, otherwise it's easy to look bulky and inconvenient to wear.
The pairing of trouser legs and boots is equally worth noting. The slightly flared trouser hems in the Celine collection leave space for the boots. When choosing a similar way to wear, you can try the trousers and shoes together: let the trouser legs fall naturally, they won't catch on the top of the boot when walking, and the effect is usually cleaner than deliberately creating many wrinkles.
Men’s Winter Outfits 2026: Three Combinations to Try
If you want to dress more formally, you can pair a wool coat with a shirt, knit vest and straight-leg trousers. Each piece of clothing has a purpose, and even after taking off the coat, what's inside is still a complete outfit. You don't need many colors; start with the dark colors you usually wear, then add some variation with the shirt.
On weekends you can swap the shirt for a crew neck knit, keeping the coat and trousers. Choose shoes suitable for walking, and adjust the scarf as needed. This combination is suitable for people who want to dress neatly but don't want to spend much time styling.
If you already have a suit in your wardrobe, you can try adding a thin sweater. Worn underneath, it's suitable for colder weather; following the Celine collection's approach and tying it on the outside, it's more suitable for times with large temperature differences when you need to add or remove clothes at any time. Choose a soft sweater that ties easily; overly thick knits will bunch up on the shoulders.
When trying on a coat in the store, it's best to wear the layering pieces you plan to pair it with, then button it up, raise your arms and sit down. A coat that fits well with a shirt may no longer be comfortable after adding a sweater. Getting this step right is more useful than just looking at how you stand in the mirror.