Oct 19, 2009 9:00 a.m.

A Man Has Needs

Guys, we’ve long been ignored and over-simplified on the fashion front. The days of sending your wife or partner into the wilderness to forage for your wardrobe are long-gone. Time to roll up your sleeves [which we’ll teach you to properly do]. Here’s the game plan… let’s get started with the necessities. Check out these 25 essential elements for every man’s wardrobe:
Shirts
1.     White button down […a no brainer. Stick to cotton.]

2.     Casual plaid or striped button down […a bit of a brainer]

3.     Polo shirt

4.     Basic T-shirt/undershirt […the best defense against pit stains]


Outerwear/Sweaters
5.     Fleece/sweatshirt

6.     Basic crew/V-neck […you have depth, show us your layers]

7.     Turtleneck

8.     Cardigan […no, they aren’t just for soccer moms]

Trousers/Shorts
9.    Dark denim jeans […in addition to that worn out pair you won’t throw away]

10.  Flat front khaki’s

11.  Corduroys […thick or thin, it’s your call]

12.  Shorts […not ‘70s gym shorts. Not ‘80s jam shorts. Twenty-first century, just above the knee shorts]

Suits/Jackets
13.  Black Suit […because a T-shirt and jeans are not acceptable for every occasion]

14.  Gray flannel suit […for something more modern. Don’t be afraid to wear it with sneakers]

15.  Navy Blazer

16.  Leather jacket […take a page from Brando’s book]

Accessories
17.  Watch […whether sport or luxury, always go for quality]

18.  Black leather belt […please, keep the buckles simple and classic]

19.  Brown leather belt […see #18]

20.  Black leather hard-soled shoes

21.  Brown leather hard-soled shoes

22.  Colored fabric belt […nylon or cotton]

23.  Sneakers

24.  Solid colored necktie […no cheap prints, it ages you]

25.  Wallet […the perfect item to go crazy with]

[Satisfy your needs]

 

CONFIRMED. Now exercise.

By markmilkint on October 19, 2009 at 09:52:17 AM

 

I totally agree with this list.

By jfulgencio on October 20, 2009 at 09:26:59 PM

 

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