| If we all had unlimited budgets to build our wardrobe | | | | shoes of questionable quality are easily spotted. From |
| this list would not be necessary, We would simply | | | | the shape, to the way the leather wears, there is no |
| buy the items that are built to a standard and what | | | | hiding it. |
| ever they cost, they cost. In men's tailored clothing | | | | Start with a toe box (the shape of the shoe) in a |
| those prices can be quite exorbitant. For the vast | | | | classic and slightly modern shape. Too modern and |
| majority of us this is not an option. Very few people | | | | you run the risk of looking silly once the trend |
| are capable nor should they buy the best of | | | | passes, too classic and the shoe becomes too |
| everything when it comes to their suits and | | | | inconspicuous. Next, look for deep rich leather. it |
| accessories. Careful planning and investing on the | | | | should be supple and robust at the same time, with |
| pieces that truly matter can help extend your | | | | color that seems like it goes through the grain and |
| clothing dollars and give you the illusion of a much | | | | deep into the leather. |
| bigger and better wardrobe. | | | | Shirts: Most guys will gladly spend on a suit but will |
| Here are the top three things to invest money on: | | | | hold back on quality dress shirts. There is a perceived |
| Suits: This is the focal point of the out fit. A bad suit | | | | value that comes into play here. A great dress shirt |
| can be spotted from a mile away and what you think | | | | can run about the same as a mid range priced suit, |
| you are saving by going with an ill fitting and cheaply | | | | and that high price tag just freezes guys in their |
| made suit you will lose ten fold in the long run. | | | | tracks.This is not the place to hold back. Polyester |
| To get the best value out of your suit choose | | | | blend dress shirts look cheap. Bad dress shirts do not |
| quality. Opt for the best construction you can afford. | | | | hold their shape and tend to sag. It is just not worth |
| Opt for the best materials you can afford. And once | | | | it. |
| you find the suit, do your research. Take it to a | | | | When investing in a dress shirt look for fit and |
| great tailor and have it fitted to you. There is nothing | | | | materials. 100% cotton is always the right choice. A |
| worse than investing hundreds if not thousands of | | | | great option would be to find a reputable custom |
| dollars in a quality made suit only to skip on the fitting | | | | shirt maker to whip you up a batch. |
| and have it be ill fitting. | | | | If you splurge on these things and go ahead and hold |
| Shoes: This is the most overlooked area of men's | | | | back on the other details such as belts, cuff links and |
| clothing. A truly great pair of shoes changes the | | | | even ties, you are well on your way to creating a |
| texture of the outfit. Just like in suits poorly made | | | | truly great and balanced wardrobe. |