When brisk winter weather rolls into town, it’s sometimes a safe bet to trust the classics, the most reliable parts of your wardrobe as far as bundling up in style is concerned. In my experience, that’s where it pays off to have a brand like Taylor Stitch close at hand, with its emphasis on Americana classics with functional roots and modern style.

That ethos certainly applies to the Taylor Stitch Maritime Shirt Jacket, a tried-and-true fan favorite from the West Coast brand that seems to get consistently better every single year. Inspired by wool overshirts trusted by New England fishermen in frigid conditions, the Taylor Stitch Maritime Shirt Jacket is a seafaring staple made modern.

This rugged men’s shirt jacket is, in fact, made all the better for bundling up on cold winter mornings or for chilly nights out at your favorite brewery, with casually rugged style top of mind. It starts with sturdy fabrication, turning the Taylor Stitch Maritime Shirt Jacket into a standalone piece of outerwear atop a thermal henley or even a fisherman sweater (which the brand also makes, naturally).

The Taylor Stitch Maritime Shirt Jacket is built with an 11-oz. 80% wool, 20% nylon twill fabric blend, with all the features you’ve come to know and love from the modern favorite retailer — including its face-framing, stylish California collar.

Details like oversized chest pockets give it true shirt-jacket utility, while the design is hardy enough to layer up in all but the most frosty conditions. The Ash Twill finish pairs nicely with other rugged workwear staples in shades ranging from tobacco to burgundy and indigo, delivering a shot of style in the process. When adverse weather strikes, opt for a reliable modern classic like the Taylor Stitch Maritime Shirt Jacket as part of your outerwear rotation — it’s a standby in my own wardrobe for a reason, my friends.