7 Clothing Items Every Man Should Own

While your Bob’s Burgers T-shirt might be comfy and look really cool, right alongside your ripped up jeans and 15-year-old Converse sneakers, maybe it’s time for a bit of a change. We’re not talking about full-blown business attire here — that would be a proper “uniform.” There are plenty of style guides out there covering the ins and outs of finding the perfect suit. We’re interested in a few essential items that will help you get from “grubby” to — dare we say — fairly respectable (but still cool), and in pinch even business casual.

For the discerning man with minimalistic tendencies, we offer seven clothing items that you really should own.

Blue and white dress shirts are standard office fare, but if you lose the tie, add a sports coat or sweater, you can look great with minimal effort. If you want to be a little more dangerous, leave a couple buttons open at the top, and become Mr. “Trés Sexy.”