Sparry's Selects: Outerwear Needs

After a very minute trip to NYC, where it only dipped down to the 50's, I was pretty convinced that the need for outerwear might be another month away. But all it takes is one cold front and snow flurry to change that mentality, sending consumers flocking to their nearest dud dives to pick up their winter gear. For the less panic prone, this list has the best of the best in the trending styles for FW15! Be sure to click on the images for more info.

Quick Note: The list is presented in order of warmth, so you can prioritize that bomber before your parka.

The Shacket

The lightweight shirt jacket is the perfect transitional piece for the fall and layers very well once the weather gets a little out of hand. Penfield is typically known for their outerwear prowess, which is why I recommend their cold-weather shirt!

The Jean Jacket

This piece is equal parts trucker and rock'n'roll and 100% badass! I'm a particular fan of selvedge as it will last longer, wear better, and become one with you; and you can't deny the expertise of Levi's here.

The Bomber

The true highlight of FW15! The choices are out there, so if you plan to dress it up, go streamlined. If its weekend route you choose, then add in all the bells and whistles (read zippers and buttons) and maybe a flashy shade of green or maroon. This Todd Snyder iteration is the perfect middle ground!

The Gilet

Gilets are the perfect fall-to-winter transitional piece and great as a layer in the winter. If you already have a techy puffer jacket, then I suggest an elevated vest with touches of leather or shearling detail. Coach's ready-to-wear collection is on point this season, be sure to check them out!

The Overcoat

Coming in hot is the overcoat; it must be everyone's obsession with longline menswear. Regardless, these coats re innately elevated in nature so I choose to have some fun with pattern and color, letting my suits take a back seat. Zara hits it home with an affordable pop of Glen Plaid.

The Biker

Guys, everyone needs to get on the biker train as soon as possible. Nothing makes quite a statement like pairing this rugged style with a shirt and tie for the work week and then the same piece on the weekend with jeans and a crisp tee. Versatility win from Schott NYC with this beautiful brown biker.

The Puffer

If the house banners of Game of Thrones had fashion symbols, this would be on the Starks creat as a true sign that Winter is Coming. When the snow partners with the cold to ruin your day, fight back with this as versatile top or middle layer, depending on how sleek it is. Luckily, the offering from Uniqlo is highly packable, incredibly tailored, and extremely affordable.

The Shearling

2015 is being dubbed the rebirth of shearling, with almost every designer getting in on the success of 2014 in this category. Whether is casually integrated into jean jackets or artfully crafted in a lux bomber, there's no reason not get some shearling. I can't stop thinking about this ranch coat from Ralph Lauren; so retro and so perfect for 2015.

The Parka

Once it comes to this fur-lined, down filled style, you can say goodbye to most attempts at looking stylish outside. This is the best way to look sleek and maintain some level of comfort when its below zero, just remember that fit is everything here. And as always, trust in the outerwear king, Burberry, to make this style truly spectacular.