How to Build a Man's Fall Wardrobe

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.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Blazers
• Dress Socks
• Men's Boots
• Men's Casual Pants
• Men's Dress Belts
• Men's Dress Shirts
• Men's Dress Shoes
• Men's Khakis
• Men's Suits
• Mens' Dress Pants
• Mens' Sweaters
• Sports Coat
• Mens' Watches

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.