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.

For days when the blazer is too much, like say, a casual first date, a denim jacket without any bells and whistles is the perfect aloof, but stylish piece that can be thrown over a t-shirt or button-down.