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What to Wear to a Fall Bonfire for Men (6 Outfits)
Short answer: Wear a heavyweight hoodie over a tee, with dark jeans, sturdy boots, and a beanie. Pick layers you can unzip or pull off, because you will be hot on the fire side and cold on your back.
A fall bonfire is a mix of heat on your front and chilly air on your back. The easiest fix is one thick hoodie and a few simple pieces around it. Here are six outfits we would actually wear, each built on a hoodie from our shop.
Charcoal Fleece Hoodie with Dark Jeans and Work Boots
Start with our heavyweight 500gsm fleece hoodie in charcoal. It has a boxy, oversized fit with dropped shoulders, a big kangaroo pocket, and ribbed cuffs and hem. Add dark straight-leg jeans, brown leather work boots, and a gray wool beanie. Charcoal hides the smoke and the odd ash smudge. The thick cotton fleece is warm enough on its own for most early fall nights. Check the size chart first, since the cut is roomy.
Fleece 500gsm Heavyweight Boxy Hoodie for Men · Navy Blue · $189
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Hip-Length Hoodie with Olive Pants and Hiking Boots
Our 500gsm hoodie in charcoal or dark gray has a hip-length body and a roomy hood. Wear it with olive work pants, waterproof hiking boots, and a plain knit watch cap. The big front pocket holds your phone and keys, and the other hand can hold a drink. It looks relaxed and clean, with no logos. This is a good choice for a bonfire on a field or a lakeshore, where the ground is uneven and damp.
500gsm Heavyweight Boxy Hoodie for Men with Pockets · Navy Blue · $189
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Clean-Hood Hoodie with Dark Denim and Tan Boots
This 500gsm cotton fleece hoodie has no drawstrings, and the photo shows a clean hood with no cords. That is handy near an open fire, since nothing dangles. Try burgundy, one of the listed colors, with dark denim, tan boots, and a charcoal flat cap. The oversized body leaves room for a long-sleeve tee underneath. Keep a little distance from the flames anyway, because sparks pop.
Oversized Heavyweight Hoodie Without Drawstrings for Men · White · $79
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Brown Boxy Hoodie with a Vest for Colder Nights
For late October, when the temperature drops fast, pick our 500GSM boxy hoodie, which is listed for cold winter. Brown is one of the colors offered. Wear it with black jeans, lug-sole boots, and a lightweight puffer vest over the top for your core. Add a beanie and a pair of thin gloves. The drop-shoulder cut is roomy, so go by the size chart if you plan to layer a vest over it.
Boxy Heavyweight Hoodie for Cold Winter · Army Green · $79
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Boxy Zip-Up Hoodie with a Henley and Sneakers
Our boxy zip-up is a 350gsm fleece with a double-head zipper, a hood, and a kangaroo pocket. The zipper is the point: close it when the wind picks up and open it as you get close to the fire. Wear a gray henley underneath, relaxed jeans, and leather sneakers with some grip for a backyard fire pit. It is a simple, easy outfit that works for an after-work get-together.
Boxy Heavyweight Zip Up Hoodie for Men · Flower Grey · $119
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Heather Gray Zip-Up with a Black Tee and Boots
This heather gray full-zip hoodie is a plain, relaxed basic with a metal front zipper and two kangaroo-style pockets. It looks like a mid-to-heavy fleece, though no GSM is listed. Wear it with a black tee, faded jeans, brown boots, and a ball cap. Throw it on over a flannel if you want. It is an easy outfit for a casual bonfire with friends where you do not want to think too hard.
Heavyweight Zip Up Hoodie for Men with Pockets · Grey · $69
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You will heat up facing the fire and chill the moment you turn around. Wear a tee or thin long-sleeve under your hoodie so you can adjust. A zip-up makes this simple. A pullover works fine too if you leave room for a vest or jacket. Add a beanie and warm socks, since cold feet on damp ground end the night early. Skip anything loose or dangling near the flames, and keep a little distance because sparks pop.
Get the Fit Right Before You Order
Most of our heavyweight hoodies have a boxy, drop-shoulder cut, so they run roomy. Check the size chart and compare it to a hoodie you already own, because all sales are final and we cannot do fit exchanges. If an item arrives damaged, defective, or wrong, we replace or refund it within 14 days of delivery. Shipping to the US is free and takes 7 to 14 business days, so order before the first cold weekend.
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Questions, answered
What shoes should I wear to a fall bonfire?
Sturdy boots with good grip are the best choice, such as leather work boots or hiking boots. Fields and fire pits are often damp or uneven, and boots keep your feet warmer.
Is a hoodie warm enough for a fall bonfire?
For most fall nights, a thick hoodie is enough, and the heavyweight cotton fleece ones in our shop are made for that. On colder nights, add a vest or jacket over it and a beanie.
Should I pick a zip-up or a pullover hoodie?
A zip-up is easier to open and close as the heat changes. A pullover has a cleaner look and fewer parts to snag. Both work, so pick the one you like wearing.