Find the balance
Look at panel shapes, pocket placement and fabric texture as well as the colour. A technical-looking piece can sit alongside simpler cotton layers, but its appearance alone does not establish weather resistance or sporting suitability. Check the particular item’s specification for those details.
Read the garment, not just the label
Check the composition, garment measurements and care instructions for the particular piece. Similar names can describe different cuts across collections. Measure a garment you enjoy wearing laid flat, then compare the chest, length, waist or inseam as appropriate. Keep any care treatment consistent with the label.