Men's wardrobe essentials.. what are they?
There was a time when many men ( not all men) didn’t care too much about fashion and clothes but shopped for hardworking garments that would last well.
However modern men tend to have so many clothes now that often a second wardrobe is needed to house them, but it is said that we only wear 20% of our clothing 80% of the time.
So what are the essentials a man needs in his wardrobe and how can he make his wardrobe work hard for him, without needing to buy half the high street!
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Some men now worry much more about not having all the wardrobe essentials in their closets, it can become overwhelming shopping for stylish & versatile menswear.
Many gentlemen want stylish clothes that work well together, don't take too much thinking about and don't need to be constantly changed to keep up with the latest trends in menswear fashion.
Thinking about the colours you buy will allow for an interchangeable wardrobe and will decrease the need to have lots of unworn items in your wardrobe.
If you buy well, you can have a much smaller wardrobe but look twice as stylish.
Forget about the latest fashion trends and first build a classic wardrobe of clothing essentials. This way you have a good background to add small trendy accessories if you so wish keeping your wardrobe bang up to date without the cost of a new wardrobe every season.
A guide to wardrobe essentials for men, the basics every man should have in his wardrobe.
Dark suit, a dark suit ideally navy blue / dark grey is highly versatile and can be worn at the office, for social events and business meetings.
Good quality formal shirts, a few good quality shirts will outlast many cheap shirts. Pick a few colours that suit your skin tone.
Ideally you need whites, subtle stripes and pastel or neutral tones for a good versatile mix.
A good quality shirt can then be worn with your suit or to smarten up a pair of jeans or trousers.
Classic blazer, a stylish blazer with a good cut will last years.
Again these can be dressed up or worn casually with jeans.
Pair your blazer with a nice shirt, pocket square and trousers for an effortless elegant look or wear it with jeans & t-shirt for a smart casual look.
Tweed jacket, a good tweed sports jacket can be worn in so many ways. Hard wearing, versatile and adds an air of rustic elegance to an outfit. A tweed jacket is an valuable addition to any mans wardrobe
and can be worn with slacks or jeans.
Well fitting trousers / slacks, smart slacks can go almost anywhere and can be worn with just about anything. Grey, black and browns are very versatile colours.
Jeans, the fit of your jeans can make all the difference in how they look.
Buy a couple of good quality pairs that fit you well, don't buy high fashion jeans, go for a classic cut that suits you, they will last for years.
A straight cut jeans offers a more versatile choice for the wearer, dress them up or down.
Belts, at least two good quality leather belts, one black, one brown. These should always match your shoe colour.
A quality leather wallet, always use a wallet. There is nothing worse than ruining the silhouette of a good suit jacket or trousers by stuffing everything in your pockets.
Ties / bow ties and accessories, a small selection of neck ties is all that is needed. Stripes and small patterns work well with most garments.
Pick colours that compliment other items in your wardrobe and maybe buy a couple of pocket squares in complimentary colours to add a touch more elegance.
For more formal occasions you will need an evening dinner suit and ideally a morning suit if you are to be attending a wedding or a day at the races. Rather than hire we offer an extensive collection of ex-hire suits for sale that will ensure you are correctly dressed whatever the occasion and at an affordable price.
Interchangeability is the secret to getting the most from your wardrobe.
The best dressed men wear men's clothing that looks as though they have simply been well put together, but often it is due to a well thought out wardrobe.
Here at Tweedmans we offer a huge range of high quality second hand modern classic & vintage clothing and accessories for men, do browse our online shop for YOUR wardrobe essentials!