Top 10 men's wardrobe essentials
Are you also tired of having tons of clothes, but nothing goes together? Would you like to rebuild a base for your wardrobe with fewer pieces, to be able to create more looks? This is possible if you make a selection of simpler, more timeless, more essential pieces. These pieces will be the foundation for building your looks.
The basic t-shirt
The t-shirt, is a basic that we should all have (and that we certainly all already have anyway). Choose it with a crew neck, it will be easier to wear and also easier to match with other pieces of your outfit. For the color, white is a safe bet. It will match all colors and serve as a starting piece for building your outfit.
Little tip: choose a t-shirt fitted at the chest level, but not tight at the stomach level.
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The classic shirt
Obviously, the shirt makes it into this top 10. You might not be required to wear formal shirts every day, but you might wear more casual shirts. From poplin to oxford, there's something for all tastes and all styles.
Little tip: choose your shirt according to your body type, but also according to its fabric (poplin for formal shirts and oxford for casual shirts for example).
The chino pants
We thought about putting jeans in this place, then finally, we found that chinos had more of a place. Lighter, more flexible and more versatile than jeans, chino pants can be used for a large number of outfits. They can be worn in casual style with a t-shirt and an overshirt, as well as in a chic look with a shirt and dress shoes.
Little tip: choose a fitted cut, but without being too slim. There should also be no excess fabric at the thigh level.
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The crew neck sweater
When it's cold, and you're too lazy to layer 3 t-shirts and 2 sweaters to be sure you're warm, opt for a good knit. A crew neck sweater preferably with natural materials like wool or cashmere for the best quality. Like for the t-shirt, prefer a crew neck to start with, it will be easier to match.
Little tip: the crew neck sweater can be worn as easily with a t-shirt underneath as with a shirt.
The polo
A bit like chinos, the polo is very versatile. It's a mix between the elegance of a shirt and the comfort of a t-shirt that can be worn as easily for a casual outfit as for a slightly more chic outfit. You can therefore easily wear the polo for all types of occasions.
Little tip: the polo can be an all-season garment. For winter for example, think about the long-sleeved polo.
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The suit
We see it less and less in daily life with the increase of remote work for example, but the suit is still an essential piece. You might not need it for your work days, but we all have an occasion where a suit is required. Whether it's a wedding, or any other event, a suit can prove useful.
Little tip: if you don't wear suits daily, go for a color like navy that will go with everything.
The overshirt
In mid-season, we're not safe from a gust of wind or a slightly cooler morning so the overshirt jacket is ideal. In addition to being ideal for cool weather, it's also the perfect piece for layering and layering your clothes.
Little tip: worn most often as an outer layer, choose it rather sober, solid and in a shade that will go with a maximum of other pieces in your wardrobe.
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The belt
The belt, is a small accessory that we don't necessarily think about, but which nevertheless plays an important role. In addition to making sure your pants don't fall to your ankles, the belt creates a certain linearity to your outfit.
Little tip: for your first belt, prefer a rather smooth or even matte and solid belt so that it goes with everything.
The tie
Certainly, it's likely that you don't need a tie or a bow tie every day. But, like the suit, you might need it for occasional events so might as well be prepared.
Little tip: for more originality in an outfit think about matching your socks or your suit pocket square to your tie/bow tie.
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The socks
Being comfortable in your socks, that's still the basics. To avoid sweating in summer or being cold in winter, favor materials with characteristics adapted to your needs. Blend of linen and cotton for summer or cashmere for winter. And then for sensitive skin, favor organic cotton.
Little tip: for more fun, have fun matching your socks to your other accessories.
Of course, this list is not exhaustive. You can complete it or simply adapt it according to the seasons and key moments of the year. Sometimes, a simple change of materials can be enough or simply switching from long sleeves to short sleeves (and the same for pants/shorts).
