Wardrobe
Minimal, yet flexible.
The Core (Year-Round)
Shirts & Tops (~8–10)
- Oxford-cloth button-down — white
- Oxford-cloth button-down — blue
- Chambray work shirt
- Plain tee — white
- Plain tee — navy
- Plain tee — heather grey
- Henley
- Long-sleeve overshirt or extra OCBD (university stripe)
- Plaid sport shirt — tattersall, tartan, or check on a neutral ground
Knits & Mid-Layers (~3)
- Crewneck wool sweater
- Cardigan
- Sweatshirt
Bottoms (~5)
- Denim — dark / raw
- Denim — faded
- Chinos — stone
- Chinos — olive
- Chinos — tan
Outerwear (~3 Core)
- Chore coat — the spine; carries spring & fall
- Denim/trucker or field jacket — casual layering
- Winter coat — waxed cotton, wool topcoat, or insulated parka
Shoes (~3)
- Leather boot — moc-toe or plain-toe service boot (brown)
- Clean low sneakers — canvas or leather
- Loafer or chukka — the dress-up note
Seasonal Swaps (Share the Core, Swap the Extremes)
Summer Adds
- Chino or fatigue shorts
- Linen or breathable short-sleeve shirt
- Lightweight short-sleeve shirt or extra tees
- Madras plaid shirt — the summer-weight plaid
Winter Adds
- Plaid flannel shirt (1–2)
- Corduroys
- Heavier sweater
- Beanie / scarf / gloves
Stock Deep (Laundry Buffer)
These get funky fast. Own ~8 days’ worth, separate from the outfit counts above:
- Tees (undershirts)
- Socks
- Underwear