Is it time to update your wardrobe but you fret at the cost? Is the man in your life still kicking around in gym shorts and tee shirts? This list is the ultimate guide for creating yourself, or the man in your life, the easiest capsule wardrobe ever....
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Foundation Pieces
Shoes and Finishing Touches
Foundation Pieces
The core clothing that does the heavy lifting: a blazer, chinos, shirts, and a couple of sweaters to layer over them.
A crisp button-down that works under the blazer or on its own with the chinos, in a fabric that holds up to regular washing.
J.Crew Ludlow American Pima Cotton Oxford Shirt
A classic pique polo for the days that don't call for a button-down, still tidy enough for a business casual office.
J.Crew Classic Piqué Polo Shirt
A soft cotton undershirt for wearing under the dress shirts, made to hold up to regular washing without pilling.
Bonobos Forever Soft Cotton Pocket Tee
An unstructured blazer that's easier to wear all day than a traditional stiff suit jacket, the one piece that turns the rest of this list into a real outfit.
J.Crew Ludlow Slim-Fit Unstructured Blazer in American Wool
A slim-fit stretch chino in a neutral color, the pants that go under the blazer or on their own on a more casual day.
J.Crew 484 Slim-Fit Stretch Chino Pant
A merino crewneck for cooler days, worn over the oxford shirt or on its own when a blazer feels like too much.
J.Crew Washable Merino Wool Crewneck Sweater
A cardigan version of the same washable merino, an easy layer for the office when a full blazer feels like overkill.
J.Crew Washable Merino Wool Cardigan Sweater
Shoes and Finishing Touches
The shoes, belt, watch, tie, and socks that pull the whole look together.
A neutral, versatile watch that works with both business casual and dressier looks, with an easy-to-read dial and a leather strap that pairs well with brown or black shoes.
Timex World Time Reissue Leather Strap Watch, 39mm
A step up from basic dress socks, in a length that stays up and colors that go with everything else in the wardrobe.
Bombas Men's Dress Calf Sock 4-Pack
A simple solid tie that works with the blazer for anything that calls for a little more polish than a shirt alone.
J.Crew Factory Solid Tie
A classic leather oxford that works with the chinos or dress pants, sturdy enough for daily wear at the office.
Cole Haan Grand Neoclassic Plain Toe Oxfords
A plain leather belt in a shade that matches the oxfords, meant to disappear rather than stand out.
J.Crew Italian Leather Dress Belt
A casual penny loafer for days when the full oxford feels like too much, still polished enough for a business casual office.