Timeless Way to Update Clothing Collection | Wardrobe Update Without Credit

This article will give you best advice on how you can add clothing to your collection regularly without having to buy on credit.

There are always certain rules to buying apparel without borrowing money from friends or banks| follow them or not! I won’t mind!

Decide what type of clothing you wear on regular basis.

As many man might need one or more types of following clothing| at least two types besides accessory.

1. Formal wear Suits| solid colour shirts| dress pants|
2. Semi-formal or Business casual Sports jackets| patterned shirts [Stripes or Checks]| Chino pants| Corduroy or flannel trousers.
3. Casual wear Denims| T-shirts| casual shirts [dark coloured or busy patterns]| khaki pants.
4. Jackets Leather jacket | denim jacket | bomber jacket
5. Accessory NeckTies | Belt | Watch | Pocket Squares | Socks
6. Shoes

How To Start

Select items from the categories given above and list them.

First you are going to buy essential garments, because you wear them daily. I am not mentioning here as you can do this on your own. It is a DIY project.

Why to credit embarrassingly when you can pay in cash with pride?

Don’ts

• Buying garments when you don’t need. It consumes your budget.
• Shopping articles after fashion but in reality they are not useful in everyday life, i.e. boots, waistcoat or expensive ties. Don’t buy if you put them on once in a year. By saving money you could purchase your signature fragrance that is running out.
• Having more winter clothing then you need. If your climate is warm most of the year and winter stays for 2-3 months- then buy only necessary pieces. These articles are two to three times costlier then everyday clothes and engage the money forever.

If you have budget for two trousers it is always wise to purchase two different trousers type then to buy same pair of trousers with different colour. same applies to shirts and t shirts. Else do as required.

• Unless you have freezing weather or regular snow fall in your region don’t buy overcoats and luxury fur items. They will bleed you dry.
• Neglect of maintenance. Gents, you need to admit it if you don’t take good care of clothes. Your wardrobe is messed up. Shirts are wrinkled, trousers are crumpled and shoes uncared for. Poor maintenance will spoil the quality and damage the wardrobe essentials. Finally, you will need to buy even expensive items before right time. Be Mindful of what you do.
• Don’t buy scarves or caps or sunglasses without the need. Accessory use up a lot of money and takes up extra space in both your mind and wardrobe.

Do’s

• Buy clothing in regular intervals, i.e. 4-6 months. If not needed then don’t.
• If there is a flood of discount offers at various stores, still buy necessary clothing. Mostly men overspend this time and have no money left for random events- friend’s marriage and they.
• Don’t buy brands that are expensive, don’t fit your body shape or offer a dull style.
• However in some cases you would like to buy expensive outfits- your own wedding or any other purpose [a business presentation which may boost your job position].
• If you have worn out essential pieces, update them first, for you can’t stand without them- shoes or a watch. Sometimes you buy clothes that you don’t need and ignore an article that represents your personal style or professional status, i.e. a white shirt or good quality leather shoes.
• Have your work out gears separate and use them for exercise purpose only. Don’t wear denims or shirts at gym.
• Have a quality watch that can last for years. Just like shoes. Check for quality, functionality, robustness and style. Inferior brands will serve you nothing.

Shoes

I will devote more words to the shoes section. You will know why.

If you have to compromise between quality shoes and a good watch. Buy shoes first. 

You don’t buy shoes everyday neither you can have an immediate alternative to a pair of shoes, if needed. Unless you are a celebrity.

Biggest style blunder among men is to ignore quality shoes and Next blunders is the colour of the shoes. A third blunder is the design and detailing of the shoes.

Let me explain.

Quality

A pair of shoes takes the maximum weight of your body then any body parts; moreover it combats all the friction of road, rubble and suffers damage from dirt, mud and water. Still men want to wear low quality shoes. What’s wrong buddies?

Branded shoes bought once, that cost you more than your capacity

• Serve you for years allowing you to spend on other essentials
• Save money in long run. You don’t have to spend every few months
• Saves effort and time of shopping around.

$40 Shoes ran for 5 years cost you $40/ 5 yrs*12 months=  $ 0.666/ month

$15 Shoes ran for 1 year cost you $15 / 1 yr*12 months= $ 01.25/ month

See what comes of buying inferior quality shoes. Just double the cost of a quality shoes.

Accessory

Buy necessary accessory first. 

Neckties

Avoid patterned ties and less functional colours in the beginning when you are building your wardrobe. Introduce ties colours and patterns that are in contrast with the shirt colours and patterns you have. Go for solid neckties black, navy or dark blue, dark grey or brown. Add as you grow collection.

Belt

Have best quality black and brown belts with different design buckles. Choose to buy fully interchangeable straps and buckles. Quality belts will last for 3-5 years and up the whole attire. Nice belt entices people to look at you and bring compliments. Keep the buckle simple, silver is better than golden as it will complement all other accessory colours. A poor quality leather belt will eat up your budget and need replacement every few months.

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Socks

Always wear better quality socks just like shoes. Get Black, Navy, Grey and White Colour socks first. Have two pair of black socks, have grey then. Keep White socks for casual wear and sports sessions.