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Wardrobe Must Haves For Men

By Madhu Babu

In today's fashionable world, what you wear is what defines you. Men can no longer afford to ignore the trends and fashions out in the world. One has to be up to date with latest trends and etiquette. There are certain wardrobe essentials every man must have to be able to match up to the fashionable world. You can no longer depend on single attire to all the parties and outings. Not even your most loved girlfriend would approve of it.

Certain wardrobe must haves are essential to meet your party and professional needs. You cant wish to wear sneakers to a presentation with your bosses nor can you wear button up whites to a night party. Hence, you have to balance your wardrobe with all the must haves to meet most of your lifestyle needs. You don't want to be running to your fashion boutique each time there is an event.

Dressing to the occasion helps in making the right statement. It defines your personality and attitude. It tells the world about your knowledge about fashion and keenness to impress. Most popular celebrities like Hrithik Roshan, Shahrukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan etc are highly popular when it comes to their sense of fashion and the way they carry their outfits in the public. You can make such statements by carrying the right attitude and stepping out in the right attires.

Khakis and jeans

Khakis and jeans

These are the essence of casual dressing. No wardrobe can afford to ignore few shades of jeans and a pair of khakis to go for a casual outing.

Shoes

Shoes

You may need more than a pair of formal shoes to go with your formal attires like a brown or black laced and slip-ins. Have at least a pair of casual sneakers that goes with jeans and khakis.

White Formal Shirt

White Formal Shirt

Whites are not always for the political class. They look sharp and are versatile when paired with slim fit formal pants. White dress shirts look good on just about everybody.

Belts

Belts

You may need a whole lot of them. They are essential to complete your attire and also fun to collect. You will need casual and formal belts and choose to collect various casual and formal buckles to attach.

Casual shirts

Casual shirts

Sometimes you are confused about the theme of a party being casual or formal. You will need a casual shirt to take the middle path. Choose white or coloured linens, they make you look casual and sharp.

Watches

Watches

You will need at least 2 watches to complete your wardrobe. A sharp formal watch for your work or formal party and a casual watch that can be sporty or techno to go with your casual attire.

Suits and blazer

Suits and blazer

You will need a dark blue suit for most of your work and formal parties. A casual blazer for the night parties or choose white linen blazer for day time parties.

Tie

Tie

If you are executive class or business class, there is no end to tie collections. Ties are a great way of expressing yourself. Make sure you have enough collection to mix and match ones that complement your formal attire.

The Cashmere Sweater

The Cashmere Sweater

During those cold winter days you don't want to look all stuffed to feel warm. Have a cashmere sweater that is not too thick or stuffy to look classy and sharp even in winter.

T-shirt

T-shirt

You will need a lot of these to make sure you are covered for any type of casual outings or even parties. Have plain, striped and graphic printed collection in various colours as a must have suiting your skin.

Story first published: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 18:39 [IST]
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