Make a mental list of streetwear’s key items. Chances are it probably looks a lot like this: hoodie, high-top sneakers, coach jacket, puffer jacket, beanie, and so on. Now, what unites all of those things? Well, aside from the fact that most of it is probably being worn by Gully Guy Leo at this very moment, they’re all particularly well suited to staving off the winter weather in style.

That makes now the perfect time to start introducing more streetwear-inspired styles into your rotation. “Winter is about adding layers,” says stylist Joshua Meredith. “Using streetwear pieces allows for a unique look to be created. The wearer can combine individual pieces that would usually be worn separately, making the overall look something different entirely.”

In other words, not only will the streetwear essentials keep you warm when the weather turns sour, but the melding of styles that the term has become synonymous with presents an opportunity to mix things up and incorporate different elements from across menswear, creating a look that’s all you.

Still, in spite of the flexibility streetwear offers, there are still a few things to bear in mind this season. “Some of the key pieces this season are prints, chunky trainers and the colour beige,” says Meredith. So, with that in mind, here are a few foolproof ways in which you can tick of the trends and wear streetwear right the way through the winter months.

Colorful Flannel + Joggers + Dad Sneakers

Streetwear, at its very core, is about making a statement. And what better way to do that than by donning a vibrant overshirt to cut through the bleak winter weather? A thick flannel version is the perfect choice because not only is it a winter staple, it’s a bonafide streetwear essential, too.

However, there’s always the possibility that wearing a bright flannel shirt with a pair of jeans could see you mistaken for a technicolor lumberjack or time-traveling hipster from 2012. So, in the interest of balance, slap a pair of joggers on your lower half for a more laid-back, street-friendly option.