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.

 

Straight-leg jeans go with pretty much every item you own. Denim lasts a long time, doesn’t get dirty easy, and comes in a variety of colors, which can help with your creative parings — provided you’re not color blind. Buy proper fitting jeans for normal life, and keep your extra baggy, low hanging denim for the skate park.

  • Solid Color T-Shirts and Sweaters
  • Solid Color Blue or White Button-Down Shirts
  • A No-Frills, Denim Jacket
  • A Couple of Really Great Ties
  • Straight-leg Jeans
  • Blue or Gray Blazer
  • Desert Boots or Leather Shoes

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