TIPS PICKING THE RIGHT CLOTHES
- HAVE AN IDEA OF WHAT YOUR OVERALL WARDROBE SHOULD CONTAIN
This may be the hardest part initially. But you don’t need to fear the “W-word.”
When thinking about your wardrobe, a big factor to consider is your lifestyle—your environment, your job…What core clothing items do you need in order to look and feel great doing, well…what you usually do?
In general, for your base wardrobe items you want to think versatility so the items are as interchangeable as possible. To do this, you’re better off getting neutral colors—like black, gray, navy, and tan—as well as smaller, more muted patterns.
If you need more specific ideas about what to include in your wardrobe, blogs like Real Men Real Style, Dappered, Effortless Gent, and Style Girlfriend are great resources. I especially recommend reading about Effortless Gent’s lean wardrobe concept for thinking about the composition of your closet. You can also check out my style fundamentals course here.