Jumper, £395
Trousers, £495
Christopher Bailey never fails to come up trumps. For the A/W menswear collection, beautifully tailored military coats were set against sheepskin-lined trenches, all referencing the Burberry archive and the original first world war garbardine Burberry coats worn by British soliders. Follow his lead and add a military-inspired piece to your wardrobe
All from burberry.com
Photographer: Jason Hetherington
Fashion editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons
Hair and makeup: Juliana Sergot
Model: Ty at nevsmodels.co.uk
Photograph: Jason Hetherington
This is astonishingly good value for what is a beautifully made coat. Oliver Spencer makes clothes for real men. Buy this now - we promise you will never regret it
From oliverspencer.com Photograph: PR
Based on the traditional full-length military coat, this Topman number will banish the winter chill. It looks best with heavy boots and a chunky scarf
From topman.com Photograph: PR
This is a very fine coat indeed and will stand you in good stead for many a winter to come. We like the instant streamline look it brings to a gentleman's physique
By D&G from my-wardrobe.com Photograph: PR
If the long-line officer's coat swamps your frame, opt instead for a flying jacket that sits well on a smaller build. Plus you get to pretend you are Tom Cruise in Top Gun, and what can be wrong with that?
Marc by Marc Jacobs from matchesfashion.com Photograph: PR
We are having a heritage brands moment on The Observer fashion desk, and top of our lust list is Woolrich. We are in raptures over this collaboration with To Ki To as part of the brand's 180th anniversary
By Woolrich from my-wardrobe.com Photograph: PR
This jumper has a wide neckline that will showcase your shirt in the style of Marni, and you can never be wrong in Marni
By Cheap Monday from urbanoutfitters.co.uk Photograph: PR
If you only buy one shirt this winter, make it this one. We guarantee that once you try it on, you'll be sold. Perfect for all ages, too
By Burberry from brownsfashion.com Photograph: PR
If you like the idea of genuine army surplus but aren't too keen on rummaging around warehouses, then there's good news. Urban Outfitters has done the hard work for you with its Urban Renewal collection. All items are unique and the prices are excellent for what are sturdy workwear pieces with a stylish edge
Renewal from urbanoutfitters.co.uk Photograph: PR
A fashion twist on a military staple, the carrot cut is more generous on the thigh then the standard skinny jeans. An ideal accompaniment to boots
From topman.com Photograph: PR
If going for actual army surplus is not your (kit)bag, how about a nod to the trend with easy-to-wear khaki chinos? Wear these with an indigo blue denim shirt, one of our favourite colour combinations
From massimodutti.com Photograph: PR
There is no better boot than a military boot - a perfect marriage of function and form. We like to wear ours with slack laces
By Neil Barrett for Palladium from brownsfashion.com Photograph: PR
These brown double-strap boots are a nice alternative to the standard black military style. They look great with fine-gauge cord trousers
From reissonline.com Photograph: PR
Never underestimate the usefulness of fingerless gloves. They are the multi-tasker's best friend: warm hands that can still count out change for a coffee and turn the pages of the Observer
From newlook.com Photograph: PR
A good across-the-body messenger bag made from durable waxed cotton, which will withstand even the most arduous commute.
By Paul Smith accessories from my-wardrobe.com Photograph: PR
Jazz up a vintage jacket or backpack with these button-on crest badges
Dries Van Noten from brownsfashion.com Photograph: PR
