5 Pairs of Clothing Every Man Should Own

1. Dark indigo pre-washed denim

The epitome: Levi's 501















Timeless.

There can be an entire chapter dedicated to denim alone, but if you're going to own only one pair of jeans, make them a dark indigo wash, straight cut pair for that smart-casual look that you can don come day or night.

2. The Perfect Suit

We men have it relatively easy - one well made dark suit could potentially, and literally, last you a lifetime - just please, keep off the beers!



When choosing a suit, try not to skimp on material or tailoring. There is nothing else out there that can possibly make you look more attractive than the right suit - so think of buying a suit as you would think of buying a car. Yes, it is that big of a deal. Good off-the-rack suits can be found in Zara and Topshop, but if you're a little 'unconventional' in proportions, or if you can afford it, seriously consider having one made at any good bespoke tailor.

3. Polo Tees

An ageless classic. A nice, clean, crisp, well-fitting polo tee-shirt exudes understated style and elegance. Great colours that suit most skin tones include white and navy blue. However, polo tees come in a variety of interesting colours, so feel free to experiment with whatever suits you.

Lacoste and Ralph Lauren make arguably the best polo tees in terms of material and cutting.

The rightfully quintessential component of any man's wardrobe, pair a white polo tee with essential item number #1, a nice brown leather belt, brown leather loafers and enjoy the ensuing adoring glances.

4. A few good shirts

Vertically striped shirts are very much last-season material, but that doesn't stop them from being still very relevant. Nonetheless, the essential shirt every man should own is a white dress shirt, worn as a polo tee replacement for a dressier, smart casual look.

Wear your shirts untucked for a more laid-back look.

5. A Navy Blue Blazer

A blazer is essentially the top jacket portion of a suit. It's a good idea to own at least one navy blue blazer that you can wear over your dress shirts or polo tees to stay warm while maintaining some street-cred.