Ultimate 2024 Wardrobe Basics

"Started at the bottom, now we here..." Remember that? Well, we're starting at the bottom and this post is EVERY BASIC you need to own to build an enviable and versatile wardrobe that can go anywhere.

From work to date night to weekends at the Farmers Market to overseas jaunts to brunch/game day with the boys.

I double-dog dare you to find a piece that can't be worn to at least 3 different occasions!

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bananarepublic.gap.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 10, 2024

    Date Night Sweater (4) - BIG DEAL! The material for this sweater is sourced from Zegna's mill so it's TOP NOTCH and priced at $80 - and comes in 9 colors! Every color wouldn't be too much!

mrporter.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 10, 2024

    Adidas sneakers (2) - the Samba - the original soccer sneaker

adidas.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 10, 2024

    Adidas sneakers (2) - Adidas x Politics Samba - the original, more colorful and makes your regular black or blue POP!

us.burberry.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 9, 2024

    Camel Coat (1) - in your quest for the Ultimate Wardrobe, this Burberry cashmere coat is a clear first stepping stone

brooksbrothers.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 9, 2024

    Camel Coat (2) - very American (read: generous) in its cut but still a classic

us.sandro-paris.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 9, 2024

    Camel Coat (3) - this is by Sandro (Paris-based) and is similar to the Brooks Brothers but cut slimmer and a little less prone to pill (yay!)

theory.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 10, 2024

    Business-esuqe Collared Shirt - this Theory polo is pound-for-pound one of the best/most versatile polos around…

neimanmarcus.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 10, 2024

    Business-esque Collared Shirt (1) - an asymmetric-button polo that is a stroke of genius! There are lots of options but NONE with an asymmetric button! In 4 colors

neimanmarcus.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 10, 2024

    Business-esque Collared Shirt (3) - these are more generous in their cut but like the others don't have any markings or chest pockets

g-star.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 9, 2024

    Destroyed Denim (1) - G-Star Tennessee destroyed but built to last

mrporter.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 9, 2024

    Destroyed Denim (2) - some of the most basic but useful denim you can find

bananarepublic.gap.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 8, 2024

    Cardigan (1) - they used to be fuddy duddy but if the aim is a light layer that can go a lot of places and buttons up then you need this!

mrporter.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 10, 2024

    Cardigan (2) - yes, it 's wool but it's a temperature-regulating fabric! And that it's thin means it goes solo or layered over a shirt/tee.

tourneau.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 9, 2024

    Legacy Watch (1) - with some watches, you are paying for the multiple lifetimes over which it will be worn like this Patek Philippe Nautilus

mrporter.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 9, 2024

    Legacy Watch (2) - some watches are works of art to be shared lie this IWC Schaffhausen

chrono24.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 9, 2024

    Legacy Watch (3) - the Omega Speedmaster Alaska Project is simple and understated...except to those who know!

billyreid.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 8, 2024

    Date Night Sweater (1) - (I hope) you want something that says I’m confident, stylish, don’t care too much but I’ve got good taste…

clubmonaco.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 10, 2024

    Date Night Sweater (2) - you will never escape the ease, simplicity and sexiness of a turtleneck!

alexmill.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 10, 2024

    Date Night Sweater (3) - the rollneck is the new "casual" standard and Alex Mill is at the top of the knitwear game right now!

allsaints.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 8, 2024

    Leather Jacket (1) - the one you have in your closet from 2001 or earlier has to go…now! If you want a little more relaxed and less edgy, this leather bomber is your best bet!

mrporter.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 9, 2024

    Leather Jacket (2) - this is equal parts cool, stylish & functional. This shearling jacket is perfect way to level up weekend, date night, or short travel jaunts

jamesperse.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 9, 2024

    Elevated T-shirt (2) - the James Perse tees are the coolest 'everyday' tee I've seen and they go well by themselves or layered

cos.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 10, 2024

    Elevated T-shirt (2) - it comes in 4 colors and it wouldn't be too much to get ALL of them. An organic cotton shirt that your better half may steal often....

birddogs.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 8, 2024

    Every Occasion Pants (1) - you’re at the stage in life where pants should be comfortable but still look good enough to dress up (although you won’t!)

ministryofsupply.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 8, 2024

    Every Occasion Pants (2) - the ultimate ‘head fake’ when it comes to pants. These Ministry of Supply pants feel like pjs but with all the trappings of dress slacks!

rye51.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 9, 2024

    Every Occasion Pants (3) - another lovechild, a mix between jeans and tech pants done right. And as low as $77!

quince.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 8, 2024

    Grown Up Hoodie (1) - cashmere, priced under $100

neimanmarcus.com »
  • Blueprint for Style on Jan 8, 2024

    Grown Up Hoodie (2) - this one can go all weekend, but also for date night and travel