What to wear with a down jacket?

Everything starts with the cut. Volume on top → slim bottom; volume on bottom → cleaner top.

1) compatible bottoms

• straight/flare jeans: natural balance, always readable.
• tapered cargo: clean street, pockets = utilitarian reminder.
• tapered joggers: comfort + clean line at calf/ankle.
  
  

2) tops that work

• heavy t-shirt (200+ gsm), turtleneck, thin fleece, hoodie.
• Choose density according to the down jacket (light ↔ warm mid-layer).
  
  

3) footwear

• sneakers: minimalist for clean looks, chunky to support oversize.
• boots: chelsea/work to add density in winter.
  
  

4) useful accessories

• tone-on-tone beanie, compact scarf, structured crossbody bag.
• thin touchscreen gloves for the city.

FAQ

1) Wide pants + down jacket, does it work?

Yes, if the down jacket is shorter and the top is cleaner (fitted tee, turtleneck).

2) What color bottoms with a shiny down jacket?

Matte bottoms (raw denim, wool, twill) to tone down the shine.

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