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How to Master Men's Fashion Basics. The key to looking up-to-date is to build your wardrobe
around these fashion staples. You will need Well-tailored suit White button-down shirts
Polo shirts and tees Cashmere V-neck sweater Updated ties Black leather dress shoes Brown
loafers Black and brown belts 7 kinds of pants Sports coat or blazer Trench coat Wool or
cashmere overcoat Confidence Tie bar (optional) and quality pair of men's shoes (optional).
Step 1. Invest in at least one well-tailored, medium-weight, single-breasted suit in black,
navy, or gray; splurge on a few if you wear a suit to work. Choose a classic cut that
won't go out of style, and have it professionally fitted. And no polyester, please! Step 2.
Get some timeless tops: a couple of crisp, white, button-down collar shirts; a few classic
polos; and at least one solid-color cashmere V-neck sweater. And always have a week's worth
of clean white crewneck T-shirts. Step 3. Keep up with tie trends so your classic suit
doesn't look dated. Invest in a seven-fold tie for days when you want to look really
sharp, and always have at least one well-made, solid-colored silk tie in the current style.
If you wear a metal watch, keep your neckwear in place with a matching tie bar. Step 4.
Have a pair of black leather lace-up shoes, a pair of brown loafers, and a good leather
belt to match each. Belts should be two to three fingers wide. A quality pair of men's
shoes can be re-soled several times, making them a good investment. Step 5. Follow the
rule of seven for pants: blue jeans, gabardine, worsted wool, cavalry twill, flannel, linen,
and tweed pants should be in your closet. Step 6. Buy a well-made sports coat or blazer;
it can be dressed up with pants or dressed down with jeans. Also, invest in a classic
trench coat and a wool or black cashmere overcoat for more formal occasions. Step 7. Wear your
clothes with confidence -- it's your most important accessory. Did you know The word
slacks was coined by the Haggar Corporation clothing company in the 1940s.