While it may not at first seem like it, dressing well is easy. Yes, our entire website may be dedicated to helping you look your best, but when it comes down to it, you only really need a few key pieces in your wardrobe to look good, wherever you go.

The idea of the ‘capsule wardrobe’ has been floating around for quite some time now. But the concept is as appealing as ever. The idea is to curate a wardrobe where every garment complements the next. Essentially, you could get dressed in the dark, and look well put together. One less thing to stress about in the morning. Who wouldn’t want that?

Wardrobes take time to build though, as well as money – nobody could expect to have a closet full of iconic garments overnight. So, instead, we thought it more realistic to suggest the wardrobe heroes every man should own – by the tender age of 30. Trend-proof, long lasting and flattering on anyone – so how many do you have?

Hard Working Jeans

Mango
A pair of raw denim jeans are the perfect anchor for your entire casual wardrobe. ‘Raw’ essentially means ‘unwashed’, so the denim is left in its natural, dark indigo state.

Not only is dark blue denim the most versatile, in that it can be dressed up as well as it can be worn off-duty, but it’ll also age beautifully. The indigo in raw denim changes the more you wear it, so with time you’ll see unique fades, making the jeans highly individual and uniquely yours.

Although originally made for workmen and miners, jeans are an essential item regardless of your personal style. They’re the garment equivalent of a blank canvas, and can be worn in a multitude of ways, from mid-century mod to business casual office worker. The choice is yours.

Key Brands: APC, Levi’s, Uniqlo

Even Harder-Working Boots

Grenson
It’s no coincidence that many of menswear’s key items stem from the military or hardy manual jobs. There’s something endlessly attractive about clothes that were made for a purpose, and classic work boots are no different.