2. Wardrobe Essential’s – Shirts
• Shirts are staple in men’s wardrobe. For each working day , you must have one shirt so 5 Shirts for a working
week. Few White and Light /Pale Blue ones
• In case your choice is a patterned one , it is preferable to have a Pencil / Pin stripe one. But if you like a
check shirt , go for Gingham or Graph Check. You can wear it for both business and casual occasions
Pencil Stripe
Pinstripe
Gingham Check
Graph Check
3. Wardrobe Essential’s –Trousers
• Pleated Pants and Khakis in dark colours preferably
Black
Navy Blue
Dark Grey
Dark Brown
• They give a formal look
• Avoid wearing pants in loud colours at work not even on a casual wear day
Bright Blue
Dark Red
Green
4. Wardrobe Essential’s – Suits
• Grey and Navy Blue. They never are out of fashion and are considered primary in men’s panache
• Second best choice would be – Charcoal Grey and Dark Brown. Charcoal Grey is ideal for more formal
events and Dark brown gives you a elusive look
• These colour suits goes with every skin tone and gives you various shirt – tie combos
• Two or Three button suit looks good on every body type
Grey
Navy Blue
Charcoal Grey
Dark Brown
5. Wardrobe Essential’s –Shoes
• Good Shoes and good clothes go together and a great pair of shoes can help you save the most uncertain
apparel debacle
• Black and Brown Shoes are preferable in Oxford or Derby Style
• Cap Toes can also be added to the wardrobe depending on personal choice/style
Oxford Style
Derby Style
Cap Toes Style
6. Wardrobe Essential’s – Belts
• A Black and brown colour leather belt adds grace to a good pair of trousers and has never gone out of
fashion
• Leather Belts are most common accessory for most men in formal events. Buckle Belt is bigger in width and
they are a perfect accessory that goes well with denims and pleated trousers
• The belt colour should be of the same colour as of the watch band/strap
Leather Belt
Buckle Belt
7. Wardrobe Essential’s – Ties
• Silk / Woollen Ties preferably in solid colours and matching pocket squares
• Make sure the matching tie and pocket square are not from the same material
• A silk tie should have a linen pocket square
• Solid Grey or Navy Blue colour tie , thick diagonal stripes with a contrasting colour or a subtle print in dark
colour with light-coloured tones
Dark Colours
Diagonal Print
Diagonal Print
8. Wardrobe Essential’s –Jackets/ Blazers
• Blazers can be used for both casual and formal occasions
• Navy Blue and Black are preferable colours
• They can go with cotton pants / Khakis , denims and formal trousers
• Jackets / Blazers should not be very long in length
• Keep it simple . Avoid Blazers with gold / silver buttons or double breasted
9. Wardrobe Essential’s –Denims
• Denims for office wear should not be torn or shabby in look , preferably in dark and uniform colours like
dark blue or black
• They shouldn’t be too tight or baggy style
• They should be fit you well
Dark Blue
Black
10. Wardrobe Essential’s –Wrist Watch
• A watch is the single important accessory every man should own
• Any watch you possess determines your lifestyle, choices and personal preferences
• Metal and Leather Bands are simple and classic
• Black leather and white faces are more formal than others
Black Leather Strap
Brown Leather Strap
Metal Strap
11. Wardrobe Essential’s –Perfume
• Just like your clothes and shoes , perfume also plays a significant role in leaving an enduring impression
• It is preferable to go in for some lighter fragrance for the workday
• Always keep a fragrance /perfume in office
• You should use both perfume and roll –on in case you perspire a lot
• Avoid to use a strong cologne / perfume to work