10 Items all men need in their Wardrobe – as by ME

Think of these items as the essential building blocks.  This is you minimum and you add pieces as you see fit that work in your style and taste

1. Suit. For wedding, funeral, and important business meeting that come up for everyone guy. If this is your first of likely you only suit stay in the dark tones, black, dark grey, or dark navy blue. Choose a classic two or three button jacket.

2. White Button shirt. Classic staple all men should have at least one. Pick on that fit you neck properly and had a lot of structure and well tailored. Can be worn with the top buttons undone or with a tie for a more formal look.

3. Casual shirt. This is a little bit of a two parter or two items in one. T shirt is one side and then a true casual shirt. For t shirt something classic, nothing with a big slogan and childish picture (those are for the addition extra pieces in the wardrobe). Casual shirt are things like polo or shirt with easy patterning and collars. Each option can be worn on it own or under a blazer.

4. Jeans. Many choices of jean out there, for a primary pair try something in a dark wash, boat cut low to mid rise and low to mid ride.

5. Cashmere sweater. Cashmere is the top of the line but any good quality classic sweater will do fine.

6. Trench coat. Many colours, varying lengths and styles. Pick one that applies to you and yours taste. (a Pea coat is also a great alternative to the trench)

7. Sweatsuit alternative. Sweats are get for bed that is all. Alternative are still very comfortable and wearing at the gym or doing physical activity but do not look sloppy. Sweatsuits are a little too informal and one looks like a slob wearing them.

8. Dress pant. For those days when the suit is just too much but you still need to look polished. Classic black pants with or dark colours with or without pine striping is a great options. Khakis are also in this category. Dress them up with a button shirt and tie for a night out or dress down with a next plan t shirt for everyday look.

9. Blazer. Can also be known as a sports coat. So many options; colour, pattern, style, fabric, on and on. General rule for your first blazer (after you have more you can break the rules) 2 or 3 buttons. Stick with a neutral colour; greys, blues, khaki, browns, or single patterns or textures and are not too busy like a pin stripe or corduroy

10. Dark tie. Easy and classic. Ties are usually inexpensive compared to anything else on the list so good idea it you can pick up a couple in a dark colour they will go with anything.