These black wool trousers from Bode pay homage to a 19th-century wagon-building workshop in Cincinnati, Ohio, which often finished its commissions with hand-engraved fauna and flora.

Not just a pair of winter pants—Filson’s Mackinaw Wool Field Pants are practically winter gear. Made with 100% virgin wool, these pants provide the most comfortable warmth we’ve ever tested.

Is it ever possible to have too many pairs of black pants? I can honestly say that I have almost 18 to 20 pairs, ranging from casual, everyday pants to dressy, tailored wool trousers with side zips.