There are a few things that everyone should have in their wardrobe. It isn’t so much about splashing the cash as simply having things that you know WORK for you no matter what you do, how late you are running.
When you have an almost capsule wardrobe, or a really great set of essential items – they will work with everything else you buy in the future.
So here are some of the things that you should consider as your base for the rest of your wardrobe.
SHIRTS
Shirts will be in fashion forever. They are classic, clean, and can go from the office to the bar. Not all jobs require you to wear a shirt nowadays, but if you like to give a great impression to clients and in general then a shirt from time to time is a winner. There are, of course, many styles of shirt. The Oxford shirt is the most common. If you purchase a few in different materials, you are going to find that they work the whole year-round. If you like a more relaxed shirt for the summer, something with shorter sleeves then Bamboo Cay is probably your jam.
JEANS
Well-fitting jeans are a must. Thankfully there are so many styles there is bound to be one to suit you. If you love a throwback moment, then the bell-bottoms are always around in thrift stores. For a more modern take, then a skinny fit or a straight cut will work with shoes or trainers. If you take care of your denim, then you’ll find that it will outlast pretty much any other item of clothing that you own. They age well too. Lightly distress denim has been in fashion for years – so you can’t go wrong.
T-SHIRTS
Stocking up on good quality t-shirts in white, black and grey will mean that no matter what it is you have to do, you’ll have something to go. White t-shirts paired with a sports jacket and well-cut jeans are ideal for smart-casual meetings, while a plain black t-shirt and skinny black jeans it effortlessly cool.
BOOTS
Black or brown Chelsea boots are great. They go with almost anything, and you can get a belt to match – which will tie in your whole outfit. When you are looking for a great pair of boots, consider following the lead of Antony Bourdain. While he traveled the world, he wore a pair of Clarks Originals Desert Boots. They’re timeless, stylish, and last well.
SPORTS JACKET
Throwing on a well-cut sports jackets can change the look of your whole outfit in a second. They are ideal when the weather starts to cool down and can be layered well with a jumper and a scarf – perfect Fall layers. As well as making you look more presentable without too much effort.
When you are buying or sorting through your basics, try to make sure that there is a common color theme in things like accessories. Tan, brown, navy, and black all work really well.