Wardrobe staples are your absolute essentials in menswear, the pillars of every man’s wardrobe. They’re key for dressing up or down, they cover nearly every occasion and will be a regular feature in your wardrobe for years. But what should you be looking for?

It’s all about versatility with these pieces so it’s best to keep them quite simple. What is it we’re looking for then? For the casual outfits you want plain crew neck T Shirts and plain sweatshirts. For the smarter occasions we’re looking for plain shirts and smart knitwear. For your bottom half we need some denim that will be easily dressed up or down. So let’s get to it with our choice staples.     

1.Dickies Crew Neck 3 Pack

It’s all about the versatility with the plain crew neck T Shirt. You can’t own enough of them, wear them as a bottom layer, top layer in the summer and as part of a mid-layer when worn with an undone oxford shirt. Dickies ensure you’ve always got one to hand with their three pack.

http://theidleman.com/brands/dickies/dickies-staple-t-shirt-3-pack-9893.html



2.G Star’s V-patch Sweatshirt  

Dutch brand G Star is stepping up its game with this military style V-patch Sweatshirt. This is a comfortable item, that’s also quite easy to mix with colourful jeans be it red, green or white, just don’t be afraid to experiment. This is also a great transitional piece as we go from the colder months into Spring.

http://theidleman.com/brands/g-star/g-star-navy-r-sweatshirt.html

3. Nudie’s Thin Finns

A dark pair of jeans will ensure you can wear them as part of casual and smart/casual outfits. Nudie only use the highest quality and ethically sourced materials so you know they’ll hold their colour and shape for years.

http://theidleman.com/brands/nudie/nudie-dry-twill-thin-finn.html



4. Farah Vintage Oxford Shirt    

It’s time to switch it to formal and Farah’s Oxford shirt is definitely an office classic. Oxford shirts are great pieces for when you’re heading out straight from work. Worn with a blazer and trousers they look smart and sophisticated. Wear undone with a crew neck underneath and a pair of jeans and you’re looking effortlessly cool. Farah’s delivers that classic style you should expect from this brand with a rich heritage.

http://theidleman.com/farah-vintage-oxford-shirt-7435.html



5. Only & Sons Pique Crew Neck

 Your knitwear is where you can bring some classic sophistication whilst layering in the transitional periods between winter and spring. Wear with an oxford shirt underneath to dress it up and keep warm or your plain crew neck to dress it down and stay cooler in the hotter months. If you’re on a tighter budget then Only & Sons provide the quality you want at the price you need.

http://theidleman.com/only-sons-pique-crew-neck-jumper-navy.html