Items one can cut out of his wardrobe

Mild Mannered · Jun 8, 2009

Originally Posted by mafoofan

One shoe, one shirt, one trouser, one square. That's all you need.

one shoe? are we supposed to hop?

bigbris1 · Jun 8, 2009

Ive found that one can trim one's wardrobe down considerably & still leave a vast array of combination/looks available. I have done this by limiting the amount of items I own at any given time in every category. I will often rotate some items out via donation or sale when looking to acquire another, often of higher quality. Hence, my wardrobe is dynamic, only increasing in quality not quantity, all the while looking more and more fabulous whist doing it.

Some examples: Suits: 10 (currently at 9) Shoes: 10 (currently at 10) Belts: 10 (currently at 8) Shirts: 25 (currently at 20) Ties: 25 (currently at 20) Squares:15 (currently at 15)

eg1 · Jun 8, 2009

Wellies.

JohnGalt · Jun 8, 2009

Originally Posted by David Reeves

Collar stays. Especially redundant if you heavily starch collars!

I buy the cheap plastic ones and keep them all over the place - some in my car, some in my travel bags, my laptop bag. Just in case I'm in a huge rush and don't put them in my shirt I can find a pair nearby. I used to travel a lot and was saved by my backups many times.

I don't starch my shirts at all.

whiteslashasian · Jun 8, 2009

Originally Posted by bigbris1

Ive found that one can trim one's wardrobe down considerably & still leave a vast array of combination/looks available.

I have done this by limiting the amount of items I own at any given time in every category. I will often rotate some items out via donation or sale when looking to acquire another, often of higher quality.

Hence, my wardrobe is dynamic, only increasing in quality not quantity, all the while looking more and more fabulous whist doing it.

Some examples:

Suits: 10 (currently at 9)
Shoes: 10 (currently at 10)
Belts: 10 (currently at 8)
Shirts: 25 (currently at 20)
Ties: 25 (currently at 20)
Squares:15 (currently at 15)

I like this approach.

Where do odd jackets and trousers fit in?

Any such budgeting for items like socks (in case you're a fan of fun socks), watches, tie clips, etc?

mkarim · Jun 8, 2009

Originally Posted by yachtie

He forgot one sock, one tie and one pair of undies.

Two pairs of undies...

bigbris1 · Jun 8, 2009

Originally Posted by whiteslashasian

I like this approach.

Where do odd jackets and trousers fit in?

Any such budgeting for items like socks (in case you're a fan of fun socks), watches, tie clips, etc?

I started to add those in but didn't want to seem OCD

Right now I'm down to the 2 essential pairs of trousers one would need; light gray flannel & charcoal flannel. I have 1 tweed odd jacket. I donated 2 other odd coats & a navy blazer which have yet to be replaced.

For the other stuff I don't really have a limit because I don't tend to go overboard with this stuff (although I have been on a manhunt for Incos as of late)

Chinos: 4 pair Incotex, a PRL pinstripe (replaced the Lands' End chinos I used to wear)
Jeans: 1 pair of Levis
Sweaters: 10; 3 cashmere v-neck, 1 cashmere cableknit crewneck, 2 pima v-necks, a few other in lambswool
Polos: 12
Raincoats: 3
Jackets: 4

I keep at least:

Fun socks: 15 pairs
Drab dress socks: 15 pairs
Watches: as many as my box can hold = 4
Tie clips: not a fan
Cufflinks: as many as my box can hold = ~8 pairs

My wife is the manager of my boxers situation so whatever there.
I have way too many t-shirts & will be getting rid of a bunch tonight.

Hope this answers your Q

Vintage Gent · Jun 8, 2009

Jeans.

Twotone · Jun 8, 2009

Spats.

dv3 · Jun 8, 2009

monogrammed shirts

gdl203 · Jun 8, 2009

I have no interest in cutting items from my wardrobe as a matter of principle or because of an arbitrary number. I like the diversity that a larger collection provides. I take stuff out only for three reasons (1) doesn't fit anymore (sometime never really did), (2) don't wear/like it anymore, and (3) there's physically no more room.

lasbar · Jun 8, 2009

My wardrobe is decided by different factors: Pure aesthetics ,need/practicality,accessibility ,economics,passion mixed with a need for compensation...
I tend to have phases and I tend to buy essentially shoes and suits...
I'm not into belts, socks ,underwears or pocket squares...

voxsartoria · Jun 8, 2009

Originally Posted by gdl203

I have no interest in cutting items from my wardrobe as a matter of principle or because of an arbitrary number. I like the diversity that a larger collection provides. I take stuff out only for three reasons (1) doesn't fit anymore (sometime never really did), (2) don't wear/like it anymore, and (3) there's physically no more room.

+1.

- B

TheFoo · Jun 8, 2009

Didn't any of you guys play Magic: the Gathering in middle school? I always preferred a one or two color deck with the fewest number of cards. A bigger deck with more diverse cards just made it harder to strategize.

greekonomist · Jun 8, 2009

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Didn't any of you guys play Magic: the Gathering in middle school? I always preferred a one or two color deck with the fewest number of cards. A bigger deck with more diverse cards just made it harder to strategize.

I didn't need to give kids any more reason to pick on me in junior high.

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