#5 (13) Men’s Classic Wardrobe Staples

13 Men’s Classic Wardrobe Staples

                                 “A guide to heritage, timeless pieces”

A Models | Men’s Style Guide | Everything You Need to Know about Men's Fashion. Dir. Paul Nagaoka. Perf. Paul Nagaoka. Men's Style Guide. You Tube, 18 Dec. 2015. Web. 11 Apr. 2016

1. The Tailored Suit:                                                                                   Every man should own at least one.  Three classic colors of gray, black, or navy.  However,  since a navy jacket is a must have my suggestion would be to buy a Navy suit as your firs suit.  You now have two must haves in your wardrobe (2 birds with one stone).  Buying Black and Gray could be your next investments.

   

   Sherman, Lauren. Last a Lifetime Mens Classics. Digital image. Forbes. Forbes, 27 Oct. 2009. Web. 11 Apr. 2016.

2. The White Button Down:                                              Wear it with your classic suit, wear it with your khakis/converse, wear it with your shorts, wear it with pretty much anything.

   

   White Button Down. Digital image. Looktastic. Cdnlooktastic.com, n.d. Web. 11 Apr. 2016.
3. The Dark Denim Jeans:                                                     Enough Said....A dark denim is denim that can look formal with an edge, and a more mature type denim style.

   

   Sherman, Lauren. Dark Jeans. Digital image. Dappered.com. Forbes, 27 Oct. 2009. Web. 11 Apr. 2016. .
4. The Khaki Chino Pant:                                                               When jeans are too casual, and slacks are too formal.  So light, airy, and comfortable.  The Khaki Chino can be worn for just about any occasion, and you can mix and match these pant to suit any mood.

   

   Khaki Pants. Digital image. Gap.com. Google, n.d. Web. 11 Apr. 2016.
5. The Blue Blazer:(note:  can be used                                     Can be mixed and matched with casual to dress up or down.  Wear with jeans, khakis ,or of course your classic suit.

   

   Sherman, Lauren. The Navy Jacket. Digital image. Forbes. Forbes, Oct. 2009. Web. 11 Apr. 2016. .
6. The short sleeve {polo type} shirt:

   A combination of formal and casual, and will prove to be a versatile favorite.                                    .

         White Polo. Digital image. Ginadomini,com. Google, n.d. Web. 11 Apr. 2016..

   

   Polo Shirt. Digital image. Rapolo.com. Google, n.d. Web. 11 Apr. 2016.

   
   
7. The Watch:
   Since 1854, Timex has proven why it is a classic. Just get a watch that is simple, manly, and clean lines.  

   
   

   Watch, Alan. Timex Military Watch. Digital image.Alanwatch.homestead.com. Google, n.d. Web. 11 Apr. 2016.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

8. The Alden Boot:                                                                                               A heritage piece that will prove timeless and quite versatile

   

   Alden Boots. Digital image. Styleforum.net. Google, n.d. Web. 11 Apr. 2016.
9. The White T:                                                                                 Comfort.   Wear it how you want.  Make it your own. Like play dough, the white t-shirt can be molded and worked to fit your own unique personal style.

   

   Olivera, Justin. Men's White T. Digital image. Pinterest.com. Pinterest, n.d. Web. 11 Apr. 2016.
10. The Converse Tennis Shoe:                                                           The chuck Taylor works well, but for a more mature selection, try the Jack Purcell. A great alternative, totally classic, and versatile

    

    Sherman, Lauren. Dark Jeans. Digital image. Dappered.com. Forbes, 27 Oct. 2009. Web. 11 Apr. 2016. .
11. The Hermes Tie:                                                                        An investment piece that is full of color , character, quality, and will remain timeless.  Hermes has patterns to give you that personal edge that lets your voice be heard.

    

    Heremes Tie. Digital image. Ebay.com. Google, n.d. Web. 11 Apr. 2016.

    
    

    

    Hermes Tie. Digital image. Luxury-insider.com. Google, n.d. Web. 11 Apr. 2016.

    
    
12. The Print Button Down:                                                             Man cannot live on (bread) WHITE alone.  Put a bit of color and character that can be worn formally, or casually.

    

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13. The Denim Jacket:                                                                                That same needed navy jacket, but in a denim.  As I have a post written solely on the Levi jacket, you know how I feel about this must have.  If you haven't read it, go check it out on my previous posts.

http://images.askmen.com/fashion/apparel/1248984763_levis-trucker-jacket_1.jpg

       

Guide to a Stylish Wardrobe

           How to Build a Stylish Wardrobe | Men's Style Tips. Dir. Teachingmensfashion. Perf. Teachingmensfashion. How to Build a Stylish Wardrobe | Men's Style Tips. You Tube, 4 Feb. 2016. Web. 11 Apr. 2016. .

#4 Levi Jeans

                        Levi Jeans by Levi Strauss

                              "Another iconic must have wardrobe staple" 

Levis. Digital image. Www.pinterest.com. Denimhunters.com, n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2016.

 Levi denim jeans….A truly iconic statement in the world of fashion.  They are your comfort, your voice, your style all wrapped up in a pair of true custom fit jeans that I know you will always love once you try them.  They can be ragged/torn, and your fav. pair of comfortable jeans.  They can dress up or down.  They can be your urban expression, or that durable jean you need for work. Whatever need you have for your Levis, they are sure to deliver what you need.

                                Levi Strauss History

OB. "Levi Strauss History." YouTube. Levi Strauss, 18 May 2009. Web. 28 Mar. 2016.

Customize a fit just for you!

Levi.com. Levi 501 Shrink to Fit. Digital image.Midwestraisedmidwestliving.tumblr.com. Www.pinterest.com, n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2016.

Levis have been around for many years, and many styles, and are sure to stand the test of time for future styles and generations.  A CLASSIC. An ICON. A WARDROBE STAPLE. 

According to Levi Strauss.com: "1950S & NOW"

In the 1950s, Marilyn Monroe showed the world just how sexy a woman can be in her Levi’s® jeans. Blogger Natalya rocks her own version on the streets of NYC.

http://www.levi.com/US/en_US/?camp=DRSearch:Google_TM&K_AFFCODE=747_11488

Levis Then and Now. Digital image. Www.levi.com. Levi Strauss, n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2016.

                           Levi's - America (Go Forth)

Homotography. "Levi's - America (Go Forth) Commercial." YouTube. Levi Strauss, 30 June 2009. Web. 28 Mar. 2016.

Levis Jeans. Digital image. Levis. Levi Strauss, n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2016.

So once again I am loving an iconic wardrobe statement that no closet should be without.

If your young, old, female, male, white collar, blue collar, worker, skater, rocker, hipster, or

Any personality….Theses jeans are a must have in my list of must have iconic, wardrobe staples.

If you don’t ALREADY have a pair, you are truly missing out.  Go out and grab a pair and see if

You don’t love them as much as I know you will.

#3 The Chuck Taylor Converse Shoe

              " THE CONVERSE SNEAKER"

                                    

The Converse story is quite interesting.  As stated by Converse.com

under Our Story, "Converse began in 1908 as a rubber shoe company specializing in galoshes. Soon after, we started using our rubber to make sneakers. In 1920, we renamed our canvas basketball sneaker the “All Star.” The name stuck."

                        A Brief History of Converse

H, A. B. "A Brief History of Converse." YouTube. ABH, 3 May 2014. Web. 07 Mar. 2016.

The article also explains that soon after that the shoe was intended for playing basketball.  The converse was used for that reason, but have evolved into something even more than a basketball shoe.  

Like the Timberland, and the Denim Jacket the shoe has been embraced by all types of people with immensely different styles.  Men, Women, Children, the young, and the older have come to make The Converse fit their style, and needs.  

The Converse is worn by the athlete, the skater, the rocker, the hipster, the cool, and the uncool.  

The "ALL STAR" now has become a canvas for art, your individuality, for making them your own style.

  

In Converse.com's own words, "You played music, made art, skated the streets and kicked back. You wore them as fashion. You wore them to work. You customized them with your personal style. You did everything to them, and in them. You saw our sneakers’ unlimited potential.To this day, this spirit continues with all of our sneakers and apparel for All Star, Cons and Jack Purcell. As soon as you put them on and start doing your thing, their true life begins. You define them. You determine their journey. They become a one-of-a-kind celebration of your individuality and self-expression. They become a part of you. They’re Made by you."

CONVERSE. "OUR STORY." Converse. CONVERSE, 2016. Web. 7 Mar. 2016.

           Converse Chuck Taylor All Star - Made By You

Chuck Taylor All Star Andy Warhol Floral. Digital image. Converse. Converse, 2016. Web. 7 Mar. 2016.

Chuck Taylor All Star Andy Warhol Floral. Digital image. Converse. Converse, 2016. Web. 7 Mar. 2016.

Chuck Taylor All Star Peached Canvas. Digital image. Www.converse.com. Converse, 2016. Web. 7 Mar. 2016.

Converse has partnered with The Institute of Contemporary Art and Artists for Humanity, plus the Boys and Girls Club of Boston.  I admire companies that use their clout, well known name, and quality product to support and inspire the young, the less fortunate, and the artist {of course}.  The artist lives in all of us... in our style, how we see the beauty, and using an unconventional palette. Art allows us to see things differently, and embrace the beauty of difference. An impact that Converse embraces, and hopefully more companies will follow in their "ALL STAR" footsteps.

Converse "ALL STAR" is now another ICONIC piece of Fashion that I strongly urge to be on your staple wardrobe list, and is already a classic must have. 

As always...."Express your style, and always do you"!!!