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Clothing Essentials for Every Man’s Wardrobe

amomentwithfranca · 7 March 2022 · 16 Comments

The list of basic essentials that should constitute the wardrobe of every stylish man is not particularly long. There are a few vital pieces of clothing that every man should have in his wardrobe in order to ensure that you are ready for every occasion. These pieces are crowd-pleasing, versatile and easy to sell, and can be found at fantastic wholesale prices via Whispering Smith.

A white button-down shirt

There’s very little that won’t go with a button-down shirt. Worn with a suit for a more casual look, under a crew neck jumper at the weekend or teamed with a pair of chinos and a statement belt, this is the most versatile item in your wardrobe. Opt for a shirt cut from thick, soft cotton.

A navy blue crew neck jumper

A cotton mix crew neck in an adaptable shade of navy can be worn with pretty much everything and will act as a layer in winter and a feature piece in summer. A faultless piece that should be the staple of every man’s wardrobe.

Slim, navy chino trousers

A good alternative to jeans and great if you don’t want to wear suit trousers, slim navy chinos are ideal for summer or winter. Wear with a shirt, shirt and jacket, t-shirt, t-shirt and bomber – the options are endless.

A petrol blue suit

If you wear a suit to work you should always own more than one. A petrol blue, a single-breasted option is a great place to start. This darker blue colour is the perfect way to look professional, trendy and stylish.

A denim jacket

The denim jacket, it’s easier to wear than you think, worn under an unlined navy blazer, worn over a loopback sweatshirt or simple tee, or even worn with a pair of jeans in a different hue, the look you should go for is casual, but in control.

Slim indigo jeans

A good pair of jeans should be slim, but not too tight, stiff but not so stiff that you can’t bend your legs and they should also be blue, naturally. A pair of classic dark selvedge denim tick all those boxes and then some.

A good quality, white t-shirt

Because this will go with everything you own. Just be sure to invest in something cut from high-quality cotton. Not only will an expensive fabric feel better against your skin, anything sub-par will suffer at the hands of your washing machine.

Young man in trendy autumn outfit balancing isolated on grey

A beige trench

Perfect for spring, a proper double-breasted trench coat will keep out the rain and look as sharp when worn over your suit as it will with a t-shirt and jeans.

A bomber jacket

What was once a passing trend is now a bona fide menswear essential. A bomber jacket packs an outer layer that looks good on everyone, so invest in a simple, clean-cut in a dark, versatile shade.

A navy blazer

A navy blazer is the perfect piece of transition tailoring. For the colder months go for a darker shade in brushed cotton, but know that lighter fabrics will easily slot among other layers.

What are your basic essentials that should constitute the wardrobe of every man?

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  1. Hayley Todd says

    7 May 2022 at

    I really enjoyed reading your essential guide for men’s wardrobes. Whilst I do agree with many of the choices, I know for a fact my husband would never wear a denim jacket.

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  2. Emma England says

    8 May 2022 at

    My husband is missing a few of these! Good idea for a Father’s Day gift

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  3. claire woods says

    31 July 2022 at

    Chino’s, Jeans, Polo shirt.

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  4. sarah Prescott says

    31 July 2022 at

    Can’t beat a quality white t-shirt on a man

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  5. Laura Johnson says

    31 July 2022 at

    I do like a man in chino trousers with a nice white shirt.

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  6. Rebekah L says

    31 July 2022 at

    Would be great but hubby hates clothes shopping

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  7. Mo says

    1 August 2022 at

    What a great piece and so handy, really easy to understand and something i can use now!

    Reply
  8. Lisa D says

    1 August 2022 at

    An excellent list but I’m not a fan of denim jackets or beige trench coats!

    Reply
  9. Rebecca John says

    1 August 2022 at

    A great article, really love some of the items.

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  10. Heather T says

    1 August 2022 at

    I am going to show my man this blog, as I find him very difficult to buy clothes for.

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  11. hayley foreman says

    1 August 2022 at

    Bomber jacket and jeans.

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  12. Katie B says

    1 August 2022 at

    My partners essentials include a good belt! He definitely needs a refresh

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  13. Dawn Samples says

    2 August 2022 at

    I’m single at the moment but some nice ideas for when my dream man comes into my life! x

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  14. Lois Dobson says

    2 August 2022 at

    Nothing better than a man in a white shirt

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  15. Julie winward says

    2 August 2022 at

    I love a denim jacket

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  16. Jackie Patrick says

    2 August 2022 at

    I love choosing my husband’s clothes as he is so disinterested. Sometimes I wish he would take more interest. Some good ideas herewith.

    Reply

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