A capsule wardrobe is one of those things that makes every man’s life easier – no stressing about what to wear, instead you open a wardrobe in the morning to a co-ordinated rail of clothing that has been created just for you.

If creating a capsule wardrobe is something that you would like, you will probably need to do the hard part first – the clear out. If you are struggling for wardrobe space and have lots of clothes that you have never worn or have not worn for a while you probably do need a capsule wardrobe!

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One of the main things that you need to remember when putting a capsule wardrobe together is that the things in  it should be good quality – no more fast fashion and a wardrobe stuffed full of cheap but low quality garments. Clothing like these mens Farah Oxford shirts from EJ Menswear is ideal for a capsule wardrobe.

As well as this you need to get the items to co-ordinate. There is nothing wrong with injecting a bit of personality and having some patterned pieces, but the goal of a capsule wardrobe is to make sure that many combinations of outfits can be created from the same items so of course you need to consider colours and styles.

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Picking out some neutral tones to form a base for most of the wardrobe is a good idea. When picking out shirts and t-shirts pick one white and one in black as these are two colours that are easy to put with more or less anything.

Fashion changes constantly but style should always be timeless. There are certain important items that every man needs in his wardrobe – garments that will stand the test of time and changing fads. Here are some must-haves whatever the weather:

Smart Shoes

Smart brown or black shoes suit various purposes. When paired with dark denim or formal trousers, shoes are the epitome of timeless style. For an exciting range of Tommy Bowe Shoes visit a site like https://www.louisboyd.co.uk/brands/tommy-bowe.html

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Basic T-Shirt

A top-quality cotton tee in a variety of colours is an absolute must for every occasion. This versatile item can be worn in any season and paired with virtually any other type of clothing. Go for 100% cotton for a soft, relaxing feel that is also super absorbent for the busy modern man on the go.

Jeans

Jeans are probably one of the most universal and timeless garments in the history of mankind. Jeans provide the ultimate in flexibility, with the ability to be dressed up or down. Most people would be lost if they didn’t have several trusted pairs of jeans in their wardrobe, for all weather wear.

Chinos

A good pair of casual/smart trousers is another must-have for those times when you just cannot go with the old reliable jeans. Ideal to wear at any time of the year, they can be levelled up or down, depending on the occasion. A more formal shirt and sports jacket for an event that requires a bit of dressing up or t-shirt and pumps for a day out in the sun.

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If you are a fan of Farah T Shirts and have found your favourites at places like https://www.ejmenswear.com/men/farah/t-shirt  then you may be wondering where the TShirt actually came from. Here is a quick guide to the beginnings of the TShirt.

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The concept of the TShirt began around the time of the Spanish World War and a long one-piece garment was given to the US Navy to wear underneath their clothing. In 1902 this onesie style outfit was adapted to be a two piece item with the top having a round neck and long sleeves. They were still worn as undergarments.

By 1938 a short sleeved version had been designed and was being sold by Sears as underwear. It wasn’t until the 1950s and 1960s that the garment became popular in the mainstream and worn as outerwear. This was thanks, in part, to Marlon Brando who wore one in the film ‘A Street Car Named Desire.’

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Pop culture took the TShirt as its imagery during the 1970s and the 1980s and the popularity of these tops swept across the globe and we now have numerous different options available to us from plain simple TShirts through to the more stylish ones mentioned above as well as those emblazoned with quotes and sayings that are popular with movie, book and song lovers.

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