FIND out the essential items every man should have in his closet and learn to successfully mix and match vital pieces for a variety of timeless, stylish looks.
*Boxers and briefs
Nothing much to be said here. A man’s underwear is a must- have accessory.
*A pair of good ‘solid’ black and brown shoes
The colours, black and deep brown, will blend with most fabrics. A man should have several pairs of shoes, but owning two pairs of black and two pairs of brown shoes is ideal.
*Wristwatch
Wristwatches are particularly important for meetings and appointments. There are some sophisticated ones that display the day, date, month and year. Some even have past and future dates and months. A few ones like Rolex also serve as status symbols. They differentiate between boys and men.
*Blazer
A cool blazer is definitely a must-have item, and the styles available really give blazers a life of their own. Do not go for wild colour, rather go for neutral tones that can easily be worn with jeans and as well as a dress shirt or with a printed tee underneath.
*Palm or flip flop sandals
This simple and comfortable men’s footwear goes well with casuals, but some men still wear the stylish ones for their formal outings. These slippers are essential part of a man’s wardrobe. They can be used to dress up or down, depending on the occasion. And they are also good for leisure and for moving around the house.
*Fitted carton-coloured chinos and black trousers
Fitted trousers are classic, perfect for formal or more casual occasions. The details on the pinstriped trousers will spice up what otherwise might be an ordinary ensemble.
*Ties
As we all know, ties are like ornaments because they bring out the best of men’s style and personality. We have to take note of the importance of putting the appropriate type of ties for the right event.
*Striped shirts
They are the best among the different patterns of shirts that we have. Plain shirts always look too official and are mostly worn on suits, but striped shirts could be worn as office or ceremonial wear. That is why most designers have some sort of striped shirts or another. Striped shirts are more fitting, elegant and cool than plain shirts. For leisure, you can wear a striped shirt without tucking it in, but if you try that with plain shirt, you will certainly look out of place. Just get one. It can be worn independently with jeans, with a suit or under a sweater. It is easy to incorporate into any ensembles.
*Cuff links
They are the rave and it is for a reason: nothing gives your shirt a classier look than a nice set of good quality cuff links.
*Jeans
The last few years have seen jeans take a greater portion of our wardrobe. And it seems every few months a new, high-end jeans company pops up. From dark to light washes, there is so much variety that there is no excuse for not picking up a pair that enhances your best features. Most importantly, jeans can be paired with just anything. With jeans, you just can’t go wrong.
