Bought a Walmart hooded camo pullover that had a stretchy neck gator sewed into the back of it. The gator is what makes it, being able to pull it up over my mouth and ears for extra warmth.
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In my mind "casual wear" is not the same as work wear, so many of the suggestions above would be off base a bit. Casual would be puttering around in the unheated garage, raking leaves, watching a high school football game...stuff like that. It just needs to be warm and somewhat wind- and water-resistant.
Cotton is out if the weather gets wet. Synthetics are out if there's a chance of sparks. Wool is resistant to both, so it's always a good choice.
With an appropriate thickness shirt, I find that a good vest usually handles things. I've owned and liked puffy ones, canvas ones, wool ones, and fleece ones. I like fleece best, but have a warm spot (puns intended) for a Filson wool one. Vests zip or button to regulate temp, have two to four good pockets, and don't restrict arm motion while keeping your core toasty. Some are windproof in addition to warm. Canvas ones can be treated to be at least water resistant.
If it gets too cold or wet for a vest, just slip a coat or rain jacket on over the top. Now you have everything, except a good hat. But that's a whole different thread.
Agree with Mr. Raab - a vest does everything you wanted. LL Bean has wool one, I've worn mine for years and when it is wet weather pull a rain coat over it.
I like the Lands End T200 fleece jacket for fall casual wear. If it gets a little cooler, you can layer a vest over it. These jackets don't have a windproof liner, but I don't wear them in the field so it isn't a problem.
I passed on an olive drab US Army shooting sweater years ago. I got a new leather shoulder patch sweater last Christmas, it's too nice to kick about in, more church style.
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Two favorites, both Carhaarts that were gifts to me. One is the Duck material, the other is also a hoody that has been treated so it is water repellant. Pretty amazing, it looks and feels just like a hooded sweatshirt, but rain just beads up on it. Wouldn't want to wear it in a deluge, but in a light rain it's perfect. Big enough that I can layer under it if it turns colder.
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Someone on here recommended Just Sweatshirts a couple years ago. They are cotton so not the same thing as wool or fleece for weather, but they are great for around the house or running in to town. They are a little expensive for my taste but I ask for them for Christmas from the kids because its something I'll actually use. They are the "old" style sweatshirts with the thick jersey material and no cheap fleece inside. They last forever. You can only get them online.
Any quality med weight full zip hoodie is a good idea. The med weight for flexible layering and the full zip allows for quick heat loss if needed as well as easy on/off.
I shun expensive branded stuff as I DO NOT pay to advertise for Cabelas and UA, etc.
I appreciate all the feedback fellas ... at least I’ve got a starting point. I hate looking at clothing! Much rather be spending my time buying a new rifle or knife but it’s something that has to be done.
I don't generally worry much except when it's directly next to skin. I have one really warm, bordering on too warm, handmade beanie from up in the Juneau area. I bothers me enough I generally wear a bandana under it. I have another one from Ireland, don't know the type of wool, but it's nowhere near as itchy.
I've got a wool beanie I bought in Queensland, New Zealand. It is hands down the most comfy, non itchy wool hat I have. I have no idea if they threatened it with lawsuits or just gave it a good BJ, but it behaves.
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