The key to dressing well, no matter your sartorial preferences, is buying quality clothing that suits and flatters your body type. Simple. Two things, quality and fit. And know this: one without the other doesn’t work. If a garment isn’t good quality, it affects both look and feel. If a garment doesn’t fit properly, it doesn’t matter if it was hand crafted in Japan, because the outfit will look sloppy and the wearer careless (or clueless).
The next step is stepping into style. When considering a new garment one hopes will last for years, look to understated quality as opposed to something flashy (colors or fits that are too trendy) or gimmicky (three-in-one pieces), then focus on the details. How do the legs of the pant taper? How is the collar cut and how does it fasten? What material is it made out of? Where are your pockets and how do they function? Do the textiles have interesting patterns? Careful selection allows for individual expression: the well-curated outfit.
Though there are countless garments for every taste, below are the top picks from some of the best brands, to sharpen both your professional and casual style. In each category, the upgraded wardrobe options are a coat, a layering piece, a shirt, pants, socks, shoes and sunglasses.
Professional
Office Wear Doesn’t Have to Be “Blah”
