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Business attire fashion can be tricky, especially when you are trying to convey a message of confidence, but you want to look terrific.  When meeting new contacts it’s crucial to leave a great impression and what you wear has a impact.

This one outfit will become your “go-to” business attire when you want to make a great great impression!

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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:

1. Buy inexpensive (ie: cheap)
2. Buy good quality at a price you can afford
3. 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!

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Building a classic wardrobe – the concept is great, but where do you start? Good clothes are expensive and then there are the trends, and what about the seasons?? Not to mention the items you already own, can you incorporate some of those pieces into a ‘classic wardrobe’?

In this series of articles we’re going to conquer this together.

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.

OK, so where do you start? Let’s start with what makes a garment ‘classic’.  A piece of clothing is classic if it can ‘stand the test of time’.  This covers both color and clothing.  A few examples of classics pieces are black suits, white button-downs, wool sweaters, denim jeans and jackets, leather shoes, polo shirts, and trench coats.

Another factor in a classic wardrobe is material.  You want to stick natural fibers as much as possible.  Read the labels and find out the percentage of fiber content go with natural fibers as much as possible: cottons and wools are your best bet. Natural fibers breathe better and if the fabrics are good quality they’ll last a long time, if properly taken care of.

So, next let’s talk about how much to pay for clothes.  Start looking at your wardrobe as an investment.  The money you spend on a garment should give you an ROI (return on investment) of many, many wearings [I don't think that is a real word, but you know what I mean].  If it doesn’t last a long time or goes out of style quickly, then you just wasted your money.  Some clothes you will splurge on and others you won’t.

Your wardrobe is an investment in yourself. If you don’t love it, don’t buy it! My rule is: if I’m not absolutely thrilled with how the clothes look on me, I don’t buy it because I know I won’t wear it.  Take a little time when trying something on look in a mirror where you can see your self from all angles. Does it lay well? Does it fit properly? Does it make you feel great? Take it home and try it on again – do you still have a ‘yes’ for all the questions above?  This might seem silly at first, but remember clothing is an investment that should pay off for a long time.

A classic wardrobe is also functional wardrobe.  Functional means that each piece will mix and match together.  You want each item to be able to be paired up with at least three others.  This way you are not spending more money on other new clothes to have something to wear with a new purchase. When you are considering buying a new garment think about your wardrobe and how that piece will work with what you already own.

The last area we’ll cover is trendy clothing. If you spend a lot on an item that is fashionable ‘right now’, next month when the trends have gone in another direction you’ll probably not want to wear your ‘dated’ garment. Trends are hard and expensive to keep up with that’s why you build a classic wardrobe that will work for you for a long, long time. If you want to buy an item that is trendy, don’t invest a lot of money into it and realize that you’ll probably only wear it a couple of times before it end up in the back of the closet.

In Men’s Clothing: How to Build a Classic Wardrobe Part 2 we’ll start working on what are some basic pieces to start building that classic wardrobe.

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When dressing business casual, a man should wear:

• A jacket
• Dress shirt
• Comfortable shoes
• Nice slacks

Dress business casual by keeping cuff buttons undone and not wearing a necktie.

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In women’s business clothes dress pants are very important. Learn how to pick out women’s dress pants for work with tips from a fashion stylist in this free women’s clothing video.

Expert: Harmonie Kreiger
Bio: Harmonie Krieger is co-founder of Uniquely Chic, and image consulting business in Hollywood, California. She is also a trained TV host.
Filmmaker: Nili Nathan

Duration : 0:2:13

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WSJ’s Christina Binkley talks with Schematic CEO WPP Trevor Kaufman about the new direction he is taking when it comes to Business clothing and how he presents himself. (Sept. 26)

Duration : 0:2:39

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