There is no such thing as a complete wardrobe. Style and trends are always changing. In the foundation of an ever evolving repitoire, there are some luxury (and some not so expensive) items that needs to be in the younger mans closet. Collect..
All black loafers..
The reason this shoe made the list is because its an investment. Building a wardrobe doesn't neccesarily mean going to Saks and spending all your college refund money, a months salary, and a couple borrowed bucks from a friend. Its a process. So start out with something that'll last. The versatility of the loafers (Ferragamo, Cole Haan, Prada) is what makes them important. Worn in a semi formal setting is acceptable and in a social setting its even better. They usually start from $179 so your best bet is to get an all black pair to last for some time.
Suggested Buy: Gucci has some nice ones for around $230 but the favorite here is PF Flyers for $70
A watch perhaps..
Guadiness is your enemy. A watch almost symbolizes a social standing, not always because of the price. Watches range from sentimental value (i.e. generation hand downs) to hundreds of thousands. In a watch one should look for durability and class. Today more watches are available with the luxurious features for a fraction of the price. Some of the same features found in a Rolex Submariner can be found in many other companies who replicated it such as Omega, Tag Heuer, Citizens, Amitron, etc.. Along with the remarkable bezel, these timepieces feature the perpetual (No ticking) and automatic function. Even if you're not a big fan of the Rolex style its always good to look for an automatic watch because they run off of wrist motion and require no battery. On the contrary, some enjoy tasteful electronic watches and for that i would advise a
Nooka watch. Nooka watches are not as elementary as G shock and come in all assortments and styles.
Suggested Buy: Nooka $150-300
A fragrance..
A study was done as to where the most prevelent thing in memory recognition was smell. Pheromones are natural chemical scents the body produces in order to attract others. Pheromones are well documented in the animal kingdom as the force that controls all social behavior, including mating. Scientists are now finding that human behavior is also heavily influenced by these invisible social magnets.Basically if you smell like Brute or Barbatcheuse cologne you may remind her of her grandfather. Something subtle yet lasting may leave her with an impression of you longer than expected and a stronger attraction then you couldve hoped for.
Suggested Buy: Aqua Dio Gio $49.50, Issey Miyake
A suit..
At least once or twice a year (maybe even more) a suit will be donned for some important reason. To not look like you pulled it fresh from your fathers prom picture, you may want to grab a suit or two for these special occasions. Pinstripe is beginning to become a favorite, because solid black is too funeral (unless it is one, God rest their souls) Make sure it fits your body proportionatley so you look as comfortable as the double windsor on your neck and the beauty on your arm.
Suggested Buy: Brooks Brothers OR Bloomingdales $2-300
Luggage..
Imagine you were Rome..with all of your gorgeous architecture and timeless history that (as the adage states) wasn't built in a day. Now imagine protecting this city with a picket fence and some barbed wire. Ransacked. Pillaged. Destroyed. Pick one. Your wardrobe is just as important. It took (or is taking) quite a while to build. Placing it in a duffel bag through airport care is your picket fence. Luggage will not only say something about who you are, it will also save you from tattered rags that used to be your favorite shirt.
A coat..
It is cold outside. Put on a coat. Put on a damn coat, as my mother used to say. It took me a while to realize the difference between a hoody, a jacket, and a coat. A jacket is spring, early autumn wear. But when its so benumbed outside that your facial muscle mobility has slowed all the way up, and your inner bones are frozen over, a hoody really doesn't seem to cut it. It being the piercing windchill. So grab a coat. 2 main ones that I look for is a pique coat or a Northface. Both will keep an internal heater in the worst weather and with a scarf, you may forget you're in an arctic style climate.
Suggested Buy: Old Navy $60, North Face $399
Gucci belt..
Gucci has beeb a staple in fashion for a long time. Needless to say everything that glitters isn't gold. Just because its a name doesn't mean it makes the list. But there is something about that green red green moniker that makes one smile. So to satisfy your label whore palette, get a reversible Gucci belt. The tri color side will make sense at a social affair because its loud enough, but in a very unnoticable way. And when you aren't wanting to quietly stand out reverse it to the solid side to be totally oblivious. But you know what it is. You know...
Suggested Buy: Gucci $270
1 pair of designer jeans..
I can name at least 10 pairs of jeans that can fit in this section respectfully. I'll just do it in the suggested buy section. But at least one pair of designer jeans is needed because when you walk away you are still being watched. A pair of Citizens of Humanity or R&Rs can give those eyes something to gaze at. I say 1 pair being modest but 3 or 4 is more like it. A few pairs of Gap and Levi Premiums and your set.
Suggested Buy: Nudies $170, Paper Denim $148
