Having these basics will make getting dressed super simple and get you off to the perfect start on your dapper style journey. Here are the most classic and versatile essentials for almost all business casual and day to day social occasions.
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-Unstructured Navy Blue or Grey Sport Coat
Having a sport coat is perfect for a business casual work environment or can instantly dress up casual basics.
-Neutral Coloured Plain Casual T-Shirts Either V-Neck or Crew Neck Based on Your Preference.
You can’t go wrong with white, black, grey and navy, other colours can be added once you discover which colours best match your complexion.
Make sure they are of decent quality and fitted to line up with your shoulders and fit smoothly and comfortably.
Get slim fit if you have a trim waist or are of slight build, and regular fit if you have a fuller torso.
-Couple of Button Down Shirts
A white one, blue one, and a subtle patterned one with colors that flatter your complexion and reflect your personal taste.
-Quality Pullover in a Neutral Colour
Layer your heart out, this piece can be worn alone over a t-shirt, over a button down shirt, and you can even pop on a blazer for extra warmth.
-Dark Blue Slim Leg Jeans
The king of casual pants, even better if the stitching blends in with the denim, this is easier to match any number of outfits and can be made to look dressier.
-Classic Slim Fit Chinos
Slightly more refined than jeans, so versatile and can easily be dressed up or down.
Start with an earth coloured pair like khaki (especially good with sneakers and loafers in the warmer months) and add grey, navy or burgundy pairs for a deeper look. You can’t go wrong having a few pairs of chinos around.
– Minimalist Leather Sneakers
Black and/or white, can go with almost anything for a casual but put together look.
-Brown Brogues
Great from day to night, casual with a suit or dress up your jeans and chinos
-Loafers
An easy casual alternative that looks great with long pants and jeans as well as shorts, brown is most versatile.
-Chukka Boots
A dressier alternative to sneakers, and perfect for the cooler months.
Lighter shades are more casual, darker shades are more versatile and elegant.
-Black Oxfords or Derbys
A staple that adds formality when you want a more dressed up look.
Bonus Tip:
Some accessories are essential to complete your look.
The bare basics are:
Belts:
Brown leather belt
Black leather belt
(to play it safe, wear brown belt with brown shoes, and black belt with black, or white shoes.
Socks:
Dress and Casual Socks in neutral colours or patterns to be worn with lace ups and chukkas
Ankle socks to be worn with sneakers
No show socks can be worn with loafers in the warm months