Mens Closet Staples: Basics every guy should have in his wardrobe
New year, new wardrobe? Even though we’re over a month into 2024, it’s never too late to start a New Year’s resolution. Maybe you’re not loving your current style or you just want a closet refresh, either way we’ve put together a list of essentials that every guy needs in their wardrobe.
Fancy Options
Starting off with clothing that you’d wear for events and nice dinners – we suggest going for a nice button-up shirt, some straight-leg trousers, and any style of tie that you like, maybe with a fun pattern. Ideally, you should pick pieces that are comfortable and flattering on you which might mean changing up colours from what's considered normal or even the shape slightly.
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Casual Staples
Casual clothes are a little bit harder to recommend because it’s such a personal choice but we’ve done our best to put together this list which is a great place to start. Choose colours and prints that you like and suit your style. We are going into summer so you don’t want to forget about your warm-weather options like shorts and swim trunks.
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Winter Layering
There are a few staple winter layers that are key in every wardrobe so we’ve got a few examples down below. Firstly a good hoodie that fits perfectly is a must, as well as a comfy sweatshirt so you have the option of a hood or not. You’re also going to want a knit sweater as it’s an easy way to dress up any outfit for a special occasion. You may want at least one good jacket. Whether you decide on a puffer jacket, a fleece jacket, or a canvas jacket, you will want something warm, comfortable, and big enough that you can fit other layers under if you need to.
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You may also want at least one good jacket. Whether you decide on a puffer jacket, a fleece jacket, or a canvas jacket, you will want something warm, comfortable, and big enough that you can fit other layers under if you need to.
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Shoes
We love talking about shoes and while it’s hard to pick just a couple of staple options, I think we’ve got it narrowed down for you. Firstly you need one pair of nice shoes for when you’re dressing up, or going out or anything where you want to look more put together. Secondly, you want at least two pairs of casual shoes, one which would be your favourite comfortable everyday shoe, and the other should be a white sneaker. Lastly, we suggest adding a pair of easy slide-on shoes like a Croc or a Birkenstock to give you a super casual option for when it’s warmer or when you can’t be bothered to tie up your laces.
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A casual everyday shoe:
A white sneaker:
A comfy option:
Accessories
Accessories are always a hard one to pick out with thousands of options on offer. We’ve decided on four main essentials which we think everyone needs. A good pair of sunglasses and a nice baseball cap are great for adding a little something to a plain outfit or obviously when it’s sunny. A fun tote bag, maybe with a print or in a plain colour, is handy when you need to carry things around but also adds an extra element to an outfit. Lastly, we think everyone should have a good belt in their wardrobe, which you can wear with your more formal outfits or just with a pair of jeans.
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