9 Things Every Guy Should Have in his Wardrobe

By Molly Smith

1. The Classic Dark-Washed Jeans

Above, from left: Levi's 501 Original Jeans in Rinsed, $37 (were $46), at Levi's; A.P.C. New Standard Jeans, $155, at A.P.C.; Oak Indigo Straight Jean, $146, at Oak.

2. The Desert Boots


Above, from left: Clarks Desert Boot, $95, at Clarks; Vanishing Elephant Ferris Leather Desert Boot, $264, at Blackbird; Acne Dune Boot, $489 CDN, at Gravitypope.


3. The Cashmere Pullover




Above, from left: A.P.C. Pullover, $200, at A.P.C.; Brooks Brothers Black Fleece Cashmere Stripe Crewneck Sweater, $450, at Brooks Brothers.



Above, from left: Victor Glemaud Grunge Crew Sweater, $325, at Odin; J.Crew Cashmere Crewneck Sweater, $188, at J.Crew.


4. The Polished Top Coat


Above, from left: Topman Self Duffle Coat, $280, at Topman; J.Crew Sutherland Herringbone Topcoat, $368, at J.Crew.



Above, from left: Band of Outsiders Polo Coat, $2,070, at Opening Ceremony; Freeman's Sporting Club Pea Coat, $1630, at Refinery29 Shops.


5. The Good Go-to Belt



Above, from left: UO Solid Leather Belt, $19, at Urban Outfitters; Topman Tan Leather Plaited Belt, $40, at Topman; Tanner Standard Belt with Black Hardware, $87, at Blackbird.


6. Versatile Sport Coat



Above, from left: Marc by Marc Jacobs Wool Flannel Blazer, $394, at Ssense; Billy Reid Henry Patch Pocket in Brown Plaid, $625, at Billy Reid.



Above, from left: Nom de Guerre Woolen Blazer, $725, at Inventory; Shades of Greige Two Button Blazer, $198, at Ssense.


7. Plaid Shirt With the Perfect Fit


Above, from left: Gitman Brothers Tartan Button Up, $175, at Acrimony; Woolrich Cotton Plain Upland Button Down, $185, at Bird.



Above, from left: Steven Alan Reverse Seam Shirt, $168, at Steven Alan; J.Crew Secret Wash Button-Down Shirt, $59.50, at J.Crew.


8. A Classic Watch



Above, from left: G-SAR Dive Watch, $700, at County Comm; Simon Carter WT 1600 Watch, $175, at Blackbird; M&Co 5 O'Clock Watch, $95, at the MoMA Store.


9. Tailored Khakis



Above, from left: United Bamboo Twill Pants, $72 (were $238), at Acrimony; Chimala West Point Chino Officer's Pants, $325, at Bird; Ralph Lauren G.I. Flat Front Fine Chino, $98, at Ralph Lauren.