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.

Ties can be boring, or they can be art. A beautiful tie says a lot about you. When choosing a tie that's not for the office grind, pay attention to the quality of the fabric, and the decorative patterns. Nothing to gaudy, of course, but the right match can make a man who doesn’t normally wear a tie feel like a fashion god. Just don’t get too carried away.