The Encyclopedia of Style

Having survived Friday the 13th relatively intact, the Calendar Department of this blog now prepares you for January 15th. And on this day in ancient history (well, in 2001, which only seems like a long, long time ago), Wikipedia, that Internet encyclopedia thingamabob, went live, online, into the electronically connected universe. And we learned this, of course, on Wikipedia itself. So, to review: Wikipedia tells us that Wikipedia presented itself to the public 11 years ago. We’ll take their word for it. Speaking of which, take our word for it when we tell you that these clothes are an essential part of your wardrobe encyclopedia:

Carhartt has given superb stylings to the clothing world for decades. And for this cold weather, the Carhartt Fleece Lined Jeans are the perfect way to stay warm and stylish. All-cottton denim on the outside pairs with all-poly black fleece on the lining to bring a layered definition to keeping your lower extremities safe from the extremes. They’ve tailored these to sit right at you waist and to relax on your seat and thighs. Available in Darkstone. Carhartt jeans. Winter. A great combination.

Meet Canada Goose. The Canada Goose Expedition Parka in particular. This premium choice of cold-weather parkas will keep you protected and warm, from the top of your head to the top of your thighs. It’s superbly insulated with duck down. You have handwarmer and cargo pockets on the outside and two utility pockets on the inside. You have a two-way locking zipper. You have a drawcord at the waist to guarantee a perfect fit every time. Available in Spirit, Black, Graphite and Navy.

And keep Timberland PRO handy…for your feet. The Timberland PRO Endurance Safety Toe Boot is the perfect marriage of comfort, safety and style. Handsomely crafted with full-grain leather and a rubber outsole, it’s also heat-resistant, puncture-resistant and with a waterproofing membrane inside. You literally have all-around protection with this one. The boot is designed to prevent foot and sole fatigue, so you’ll keep a spring in your step in the middle of winter.