If you wanted to own the bare minimum number of shirts that would have you covered for any occasion, how many shirts would you need?

Minimalism may be super trendy right now, but that doesn’t mean the philosophy isn’t worth exploring, especially for those of us who like to dress well.

Having a minimalist wardrobe and minimal shirt collection is appealing for a few reasons.

First, it takes up less space. Second, it makes deciding what to wear much easier, as you don’t have as many options to choose from.

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Third, and often overlooked, it allows you to have a sort of personal uniform, as you’ll wear more-or-less the same thing everyday.

Of course, the minimalist wardrobe doesn’t really work if the individual items don’t work well together. For that reason, I recommend buying mostly neutral colors, especially for basics like shirts and pants. You can always add flare and personality with your accessories.

Being a stylish minimalist also requires a bit of thought about your lifestyle. Minimalist or not, a broke college student has a different set of constraints and needs than a corporate lawyer.

But if you do take the time to understand colors and your unique needs, you’ll be able to build a sparse collection of clothing and accessories that has you covered for any occasion.

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Minimalist Shirt Collection

For the sake of this article, I’m going to assume a few things about you:

• You wear business casual or smart casual outfits 4-5 days of the week
• You wear a suit once a month or less
• You live somewhere that has warmer and cooler seasons

It doesn’t matter if you’re a student, working professional or retired. The following shirt collection will have you covered for pretty much any season or occasion.