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3 Essential Wardrobe Staples Every Man Should Own

December 6, 2024 by Jenni

It can be hard to have a good selection of clothes to make great outfits if you’re not really into fashion, but the biggest problem is that if you do feel like that and still want to show you’ve made and effort and look (and feel) good while doing it, it can all feel like a bit of a chore. If that’s the case for you, there’s an easy solution that’s sure to help – invest in some great wardrobe staples and you’ll never go wrong. To get started, we’ve put together a list of three of the best ideas, but once you’ve got these ones in place, feel free to explore a little further and enjoy putting your versatile and fashionable wardrobe together. Read on to find out more.

The Perfect Pair Of Jeans 

If there’s one thing you’ve absolutely got to have in your wardrobe, it’s a great pair of jeans – they’re really the foundation to everything else you might want to do or put together. Jeans are versatile, easy to style, comfortable, and they can go from casual to smart (or at least smart casual) depending on what you wear with them, so they can fit all kinds of different occasions. Plus, they work well with trainers or smart shoes. 

The key is to find the style of jeans that suits your body type the best – you might want slim fit, straight leg, or perhaps relaxed (and there are plenty of other options too), and it’s a good idea to experiment with the styles to find the best one for you. It’s also good to think about colour – dark jeans are the most versatile, so you could try either an indigo or black as they’ll go with anything. 

A Good Shirt

No man’s wardrobe is complete with a selection of good shirts that fit nicely and are truly comfortable. You could dress up for a formal event or go to something more smart casual, and the same shirts for men should work either way, so they’re an ideal staple for mixing and matching with and using as a handy base. 

Start with something classic like a nice white shirt or a light blue option, and once you know you’re happy with the fit, you can branch out and try checked shirts, striped ones, or ones with a pattern or brighter colour. That’s the beauty of men’s shirts; there are as many styles and options as you could ask for, so you’re sure to find something perfect if you take the time to look. 

A Versatile Blazer 

You might not have considered a blazer before as they’re not everyone’s cup of tea, but if you’re looking for a wardrobe staple you can use for any occasion and that will go with pretty much anything you choose to wear, a blazer could be precisely what you need. 

Once again, it’s the fit that really makes the difference, so it’s worth paying a little more and getting a properly tailored blazer that fits perfectly across the shoulders and chest. It’s wise to try them on before you buy, and when you do, make sure you can move your arms properly otherwise you’ll never want to wear it and it’ll be a waste of money and potential.

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Hi, I’m Jenni, Mummy to Lucas and Morgana. I’m a virtual assistant living in Dordogne, France, since moving from Lancashire, UK. Read more about us

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