What should a man’s wardrobe include?
A well-structured wardrobe is not a question of quantity.
Rather, it is a question of proportion, consistency and timelessness.
The modern man’s wardrobe is not overcrowded. It is thoughtfully curated. It consists of pieces that work well together and remain relevant even years later. The good news is simple: you don’t need a lot of clothes.
With the right choices, you can dress elegantly and with variety using around twenty items – for as long as a decade.
The fund
Every elegant wardrobe is built around a single staple: a basic suit.
This is typically dark blue or grey. We prefer blue – it is more timeless, more versatile and more vibrant. Black is not a staple; its role is limited to a single, exceptional occasion.
The tracksuit
It’s worth choosing a second, complementary suit to go with your basic one.
Pair blue with grey, and grey with blue. These two alone provide a solid foundation for your wardrobe.
Sports jackets
A few sports jackets are essential for a less formal look.
Two or three will do, in different weights: light, airy fabrics for summer, and more textured, warmer fabrics for winter. Subtle patterns can also feature here – checks, for example, are a timeless choice.
Trousers
Sports jackets require matching trousers.
Two to four pairs, carefully selected so that they can be easily paired with the jackets. Light shades, classic blues and browns – or even bolder hues for those who wear them with confidence.
Shirts
The real fine-tuning of an outfit starts with the shirt.
A made-to-measure shirt provides the precision that ties the whole look together. Here, a greater variety is needed: white, light blue, formal and more casual styles alike.
Having around ten to twenty shirts gives you sufficient flexibility in the long term.
The missing piece
The ultimate addition to an elegant man’s wardrobe is a made-to-measure tuxedo.
It is indispensable for black-tie events – and that is precisely why it cannot be replaced by anything else.
Harmony
When every item in your wardrobe is made to measure, the result isn’t striking – it’s simply obvious.
That’s the difference you simply can’t achieve with off-the-peg clothing.
A well-dressed man doesn’t wear a lot of clothes.
He wears the right ones.
