There are a few basics to consider when you are building your wardrobe and in Part 1 we went over the general guideline to consider: material, cost/investment, function, and trends. Now we’ll start working on what are some basic pieces to start building that classic wardrobe.
You could say there are three schools of thought on buying clothes:
- Buy inexpensive (ie: cheap)
- Buy good quality at a price you can afford
- Buy expensive high-end brands
It takes awhile, sometimes years, to build a timeless, good quality wardrobe. You want to have pieces that will look nice, keep their shape, and not “max out” your credit cards. It’s important to understand the basics of clothing so you can spot great values and not waste your hard earned money. (We will be speaking on this topic soon.)
A good quality wardrobe takes time to build and you should enjoy the process – yes, guys, you too can enjoy shopping. 
If you really like what you buy, you’ll wear it, take proper care of it, and it will last you a long time – and that’s a great investment. (We will also be discussing how to take proper care of clothes in the near future.)
So where does a guy start? Let’s start with some basics pieces.
1. Black Suit
2. White shirt
3. Casual jacket (denim or canvas)
4. Merino wool sweater (v-neck or crew)
5. Navy blue blazer
6. White polo shirt
7. Leather belt
8. Trench coat
9. Khakis (black or beige)
10. Leather dress shoes (black)
Keep in mind there aren’t the only pieces these are just some ‘starter’ items. In future articles we’ll continue to build on to your wardrobe. One last point, you might be thinking that these items aren’t your ‘style’, keep an open mind – they’re basics – your style is how you put together your clothes, how you mix and match, or accessories you add. Remember the goal: To build a classic wardrobe of fashionable, reasonably priced, functional, good quality, clothes that will be stylish, no matter the season or current trend, that will last for years to come.
So, go look in your wardrobe and see how many of the 10 basics you already have!
In Part 3 of Men’s Clothing: How to Build a Classic Wardrobe we’ll go over how to spot ‘good quality’ clothing construction. Another piece of ‘homework’ go to the links below read about the qualities of the different garments and Customer Reviews. This will be a good introduction to Part 3.
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