In my Wardrobe Essentials section, I'm going to show you all of the items you need to have a great capsule wardrobe no matter your age or your body type. All of the items I present are classics. They've been around for decades and are the core of any men's wardrobe. If you have these clothing items in your wardrobe you'll have everything you need for any event or weather condition.
I see a lot of guys getting interested in looking better and the first thing they do is go out and buy the first designer thing they see. What usually ends up happing is the outfit they just purchased ends up being worn once because it doesn't fit in with their lifestyle or the other items in their closet.
Take a look at our 33-Piece Capsule Wardrobe and you will see that every item in that capsule is in the essential wardrobe section because they all work together. The styles are classic, and the colors are neutral. Almost every piece in this wardrobe can be swapped out for any other piece. Check out my outfit ideas section or my Instagram account and you'll all the combinations that are possible with just the basics.
Also, a lot of guys think if you're not doing bold patterns or logos then you're just boring. I completely disagree. If you're dressing in classic styles with modern cuts that fit properly I guarantee you'll turn heads.
Get the basics down in this section and you'll have hundreds of outfit combinations for any situation. You won't have to break the bank buying a ton of clothes and you won't have to go out and replace your clothes every year because they're no longer in style. Keep it clean and cut right and you'll have pieces that you'll be able to keep around for years.
American Trench Outfit #7. Yes, you can absolutely go Sunday casual with the American Trench. We've utilized their navy offering in this outfit and paired it with J. Crew's Ebony Merino Wool V-Neck, and Grayer's Montague Gray Heather Joggers. The entire outfit is capped off beautifully by New ... More →
American Trench Outfit #6. Besides the beautiful American Trench, then main focal point is the Levis Trucker Jacket in Icy which helps lighten this outfit. We've paired these two with the Alex Mill Classic Oxford, and J. Crew's stretch chinos. Accessories include a two-ton wallet from Tanner goods ... More →
American Trench Outfit #5. This outfit features great pieces from Todd Snyder like his Knit Shawl Cardigan and his light blue oxford. Matched with J. Crew's Stretch navy chino and Alden Indy Boots and you have a great outfit for this coming fall. 1. Trench: American Trench Coat in Khaki ($795) 2. ... More →
American Trench Outfit #4. This outfit strives to keep it nice and light. The primary focal point are the white denim jeans from J. Crew. These are topped with a beautiful blue shirt from Todd Snyder and a Navy wool blazer. 1. Trench: American Trench Coat in Khaki ($795) 2. Blazer: J. Crew Ludlow ... More →
American Trench Outfit #3. This outfit is all about keeping it simple. All you need is J. Crew's classic V-Neck Sweater, their nacy chinos, and some crisp white kicks from Common Projects. 1. Trench Coat: American Trench Coat - Navy ($795) 2. Sweater: J. Crew Slim Merino Wool V-Neck Sweater - Navy ... More →
American Trench outfit #2 is a perfectly casual outfit for fall or winter. Of course, it features the navy American Trench with the classic J. Crew Merino Sweater as well as their denim shirt. Paired with Alden boots and selvedge by Rogue Territory, gets you an awesome outfit for the coming ... More →
Our next 8 posts will feature coats by the American brand aptly named American Trench. You can see a great article on the brand over at Well Spent. Our first #americantrench centric outfit features their navy offering. We're using it as an overcoat for the Bonobos linen Blazer. We've added the ... More →
I know, I know, it's too soon but I'm breaking out the cords. The J. Crew Vintage 484 Khaki Cord is one of my favorites. I paired it with J. Crew's classic Ludlow Legacy Blazer, their Midweight Denim shirt and a nice tie from The Tie Bar. The whole fit sits on a pair of beautiful Alden Indy ... More →
When you combine American Trench with J. Crew you can't lose. This outfit features the classic Navy American Trench Coat paired with selvedge jeans, a crisp white spread collar dress shirt, and a navy merino wool sweater to pull it all together. Combine with accessories from @rayban, @caputoandco, ... More →
Not sure how the day will go? Layer up. This outfit starts off with the beautifully crafted American Trench Coat, and continues with a shawl cardigan from the Banana Republic, and is capped off with the classic Grayers Breton Stripe Tee. 1. Trench Coat: American Trench Coat - Navy ($795) 2. ... More →
If you looking for an affordable bomber with loads of style, look no further than the Penfield Okenfield Bomber Jacket. The olive version will take any outfit and kick it up a notch. When paired with the Alex Mill Classic Oxford and some Rogue Territory Selvedge, you'll have the perfect outfit for ... More →
With cooler temperatures just around the corner, it's time to start breaking out the plaids in earnest. The latest J. Crew offering is a Slub Cotton Shirt in Blue Plaid. Pair that with an RRL Slim-fit jean and some awesome accessories and you've got a winner of an outfit. 1. Shirt: J. Crew Heathered ... More →
