There are certain essentials a guy needs on hand in the colder months, especially during the festive holiday season — this, of course, you know all too well if you read the blog. That includes dressy options like one of the best white dress shirts, and it goes for pieces that are both more rugged and refined in equal measure. Take one of the best shawl cardigans for men, one that you can find right now at The Tie Bar.

The silhouette has been embraced by everyone from Steve McQueen to Daniel Craig over the years, and it’s a piece I personally love. So, let’s up the ante even further with help from my friends at The Tie Bar. Yes indeed, the maker of some of the most affordable men’s ties on the market is now making one of the best men’s sweaters, and I’ve had the chance to check it out firsthand in recent weeks.

The Tie Bar Cable Shawl Cardigan is an impressive layering option in its own right alongside the brand’s crisply cut dress shirts and expertly fashioned, cost-effective ties. And it’s got plenty to love about it, starting with the richly crafted cable detailing, just like they used to make ’em in the old days.

That detailing gives it texture and depth, while the shawl collar frames the face and allows you to show off a dress shirt and tie (or a classic chambray shirt). Particularly in a classic burgundy color, it’s an especially seasonally friendly sweater to wear at home in front of a roaring fire or as a fine layering option at a holiday party. I haven’t even mentioned the best part — you can find it right now at The Tie Bar for a mere $98.

Plus, the cotton and wool blend should prove both toasty and yet not overly stuffy. When you want one of the best men’s cardigans to shake up your winter layering in essential fashion, reach for The Tie Bar’s handsome shawl collar sweater, my friends.