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How to Build a Man's Fall Wardrobe

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Building a wardrobe means putting enough complementary basic pieces together to create a number of versatile outfits. Men's wardrobes consist of suits, slacks or trousers, blazers or sports coats, vests, sweaters, shirts, ties, socks and shoes.

From Quick Guide: Seasonal Style Guide
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Buy suits or slacks and jackets in a neutral palette: black, gray and beige for work in a traditional professional setting.

  2. Step 2

    Select khakis, jeans, corduroy pants or wool/flannel slacks for different environments, whether work or play.

  3. Step 3

    Have fun with shirts: oxford button-downs, denim, flannel, corduroy, polo and turtlenecks.

  4. Step 4

    Accessorize your shirt with a sweater or vest in lightweight wool, patterned or not.

  5. Step 5

    Keep one or two heavy wool sweaters in your closet, especially in black, dark green or brown, for layering.

  6. Step 6

    Consider leather or suede oxfords, loafers and a pair of boots for dress, work or casual needs.

  7. Step 7

    Find a good-quality trench coat. It will be versatile, especially with a button-in lining. It can go anywhere in any season, from the office to the theater.

  8. Step 8

    Have 10 pairs of socks for the week. That should take care of the workplace and leisure.

  9. Step 9

    Have fun with the dizzying variety of ties available all over. Texture, color and cost are at your discretion. Enhance any outfit, conservative or otherwise, with a tie.

Tips & Warnings
  • If a suit is required for work every day, most men find five suits in varying but subtle prints sufficient.
  • Your accessories count, too - perhaps one casual and one dress watch, a tie clip, cufflinks and some handkerchiefs should round out a nice wardrobe.
  • Keep your nails manicured.
  • Fall is a changing season; consider weather-appropriate attire.

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on 6/21/2009 Do men have seasonal wardrobes?

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on 3/22/2009 great article, we like trench coats too as well as hats, hats are great to add to your fall wardrobe to add a little fun.mensfashionsadvice.com

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on 10/28/2007 http://blog.whatsbuzzing.com/
Please check for more men's Fashion and for shopping guide!!

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on 11/22/2005 I highly recommend having a pair of dress shoe rubbers or over boots. They protect your shoes from water and salt stains from bad weather. It allows you to arrive with shoes as shiny as when you left the house.

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on 10/30/2007 Plain black suits are traditionally not welcomed in the corporate world. They are accepted instead at funerals.

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