27 Crucial Wardrobe Items You'll Need To Start Your Very Own Boy Band

    You're gonna want to clear some closet space....

    Julie Gerstein
    by Julie Gerstein

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1. Fedoras

    Absolutely necessary for proper boy band head coverage, and apparently able to be purchased in bulk.

    2. Arm Bands

    Arm bands highlight your bulging man (or boy) muscles! Very crucial!

    3. Floppy Bowties

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    Standard-issue bowties don’t offer enough coverage: You’re going to need a floppy, standout number like the one worn by Harry Styles to the 2012 Brit Awards.

    4. Oversized Chinos

    Because you're going to need a lot of freedom to practice your wicked awesome dance moves. Right Nick Lachey?

    5. An Artfully Splattered Jumpsuit

    Do you own a well-splattered decorative jumpsuit, along the lines of K-Pop boy band sensation B.A.P? No? Get on that.

    6. Flamboyant Outerwear

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    Got a leopard-print coat stashed in the back of your closet? How about a really furry cap? A leather blazer? A velour scarf?

    7. Colorful Activewear

    You're never really off duty, even at the gym.

    8. Fur

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    It's not just for the ladies. It's also for Joey Fatone.

    9. Leather Pants

    The more pleats, the better.

    10. Ski Goggles

    Even the rest of the Backstreet Boys are like, "Hey, what's up with A.J.'s goggles? He's crazy for this one!" Random accoutrements are a boy band member's calling card.

    11. Actually, Leather Everything

    Full leather is ... a look. Why not?

    12. Skinny Ties

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    Do those even really qualify as ties, or are they just decorative shirt stripes?

    13. A Sequined Cardigan & Bowtie Set

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    Like the boys in Boyz II Men. Matching sequins is critical to maximum harmony.

    14. Embellished Denim

    The more studs, airbrushing or tie-dying, the better.

    15. Mesh Shirts

    Because man nipples need to breathe, right A.J.?

    16. Beige Sweater Sets

    What's sexier than beige? Not much—except when beige is worn in a group, to maximum beige-ness.

    17. Deconstructed Prep School Uniforms

    Nothing says "good guy gone bad" like a distressed prep school uniform, so says the boys from Busted.

    18. Baseball Caps Worn As Formal Wear

    19. Puppies

    Can you say, "emotionally manipulative"?

    20. Jewel-toned Suits

    Rich jewel-tones to accent your eyes and/or your 1993 Honda Civic.

    21. Bandanas

    As the guys in O-Town demonstrate, one in every color is preferable.

    22. Overalls

    Please, JC seems to say, join us in wearing the most amazing overalls ever. You're one of us now.

    23. Steampunk Gear

    If Take That can do it, well, then you can cultivate a strange steampunk personality, too.

    24. Silk Shirts

    Nothing says "sexy guy" like a garish printed shirt, guys.

    25. Vests

    Preferably without shirts (duh).

    26. Blazers

    Because you're now in the business (of show).

    27. Snakeskin Pants

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    Yep, A.J. again. Oh, A.J., when will you learn?