Building a basic wardrobe starts with good basics. Clothes that are easy to combine for any occasion, make you feel good, and last a long time. Whether you want a completely new wardrobe, want to change your look, or want to make more conscious choices, it all starts with these items!

Building a basic wardrobe with shirts

Depending on your lifestyle, a good foundation for your upper body consists of: 5 T-shirts, 3 shirts, and at least one long-sleeve.

T-shirt

A nice white T-shirt cannot be missing from your basic wardrobe. Make sure it's not an undershirt, as we place those in the underwear category. A good white T-shirt is not see-through and has a sturdy round neck. For a casual look, wear the white T-shirt with chinos or smart joggers and boots. With a pair of smart leather shoes, you create a more formal look. The all-time favorite is, of course, combining a white T-shirt with jeans and sneakers. Black, gray, or dark blue are also excellent colors to have in your basic wardrobe. Going for a neat appearance? In the warmer months, you can also wear these shirts under a blazer.

Shirt

A basic shirt can be endlessly combined, making it a good choice for your basic wardrobe. A quality white shirt or blue Oxford shirt looks neat and can be worn all year round. Pair it with comfortable trousers and sneakers or loafers for a casual look. You can also get away with wearing jeans under a white shirt. Roll up your sleeves for a street style look or wear a jacket or waistcoat over it for a party.

Building a basic wardrobe with sweaters

In this country, we can't avoid having sweaters in our closet. Not only in autumn is the sweater a much-loved item, but also in spring or on a cool summer evening, this garment can be very welcome.

Pullover

A quality pullover belongs in your basic wardrobe. A pullover comes with a round neck and a V-neck. Choose gray or dark blue. For a neat appearance or a cool day, you can work with layers. Wear a white shirt under your pullover, comfortable trousers, and white sneakers, and your smart casual look is complete. Is it casual Friday? Then wear jeans under it.

What to wear when working from home? Wear this for better results!

Turtleneck

The turtleneck seems to be a trendy item, so our tip is to buy one good one, for example, made of organic wool. If a pullover isn't for you, then you can expand your turtleneck collection as far as we're concerned. A turtleneck is quite formal in itself. For a chic look, combine the turtleneck with a blazer or wear it with checked trousers and smart shoes.

Don't want that? A turtleneck can be easily combined with smart, dark jeans. Even if you choose a light turtleneck. Complete this combination with a leather jacket.

Sweater

Whether you're binge-watching your favorite series on the couch in winter or taking a nice walk in late summer, the hoodie has been embraced in fashion. In our opinion, it's a must-have item in your wardrobe.

Building a basic wardrobe with trousers

A well-fitting pair of trousers says everything about what you want to project. If your trousers are too long or just too short, you can completely miss the mark. Fortunately, rolling up your trouser legs offers a solution and is also back in fashion.

Chino or comfortable trousers

Maybe you wear both, but not everyone is a fan of chinos and prefers comfortable trousers. Also known as joggers or smart joggers. Such trousers can be worn for multiple occasions. A perfect item for your basic wardrobe. The combinations are endless, especially if you choose to buy a few colors. Formal, casual, business, chic, match these trousers with the items above and you'll save 10 minutes in the morning.

View comfortable trousers in various colors here. The ideal trousers for your basic wardrobe!

Jeans

There are two pairs of jeans that belong in your basic wardrobe: blue jeans and light blue jeans. For the basic wardrobe, we are not choosing a washed or ripped version here. If you have room for a third item, then black jeans would also not look out of place in your wardrobe.

Underwear

Underwear, socks, and undershirts should certainly not be forgotten in this list for building your basic wardrobe. Good quality underwear lasts longer, retains its color, and doesn't tear. The fabric can also mean a lot for the wearing comfort of your underwear. This also applies to undershirts and socks. Choose plain socks for your basic wardrobe, for example, in black, gray, or blue.

Shoes

Make or break it... To complete your outfit, the right choice of shoes is important. Essential are white sneakers, a pair of (Chelsea) boots, and leather shoes for a more formal look. These items can, of course, be expanded with colored sneakers, loafers, or other shoes that are currently in fashion.

Curious about the trends to supplement your basic wardrobe? These are the clothing trends for men for autumn/winter 2021-2022!