Ninety minutes on a freezing terrace tests any wardrobe. The trick isn't one big coat — it's layering, so you stay warm without looking like a marshmallow. Here's the cold-weather matchday formula.
Start with the base
A heavyweight cotton tee traps warmth better than a thin one. Layer the Early Doors tee as your foundation — you'll be glad of it by the second half.
Add the mid-layer
This is the workhorse. A faded quarter-zip or a heavyweight crewneck over the base does most of the heavy lifting. For the coldest games, the heavyweight hoodie doubles as mid-layer and hood.
Top it off
When the rain comes — and it will — the packable anorak goes over everything and packs away when it stops.
Don't forget the extremities
Most heat escapes from your head. A cuffed beanie and the classic spectator scarf are non-negotiable for a January kickoff.
The full kit
Base, mid-layer, outer, beanie, scarf — that's the formula for staying warm from kickoff to final whistle. Build yours at Early Doors, and get 15% off your first order with EARLYDOORS15.