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1. A H&M regular fit Oxford shirt, because a well-fitted (in this case, with a gently tapered waist) button-down will always and forever look unquestionably good on you. Unless you stain it. Then that's on you, literally.
2. A Joseph Abboud "Modern Fit" puffer vest with a blue camo lining and fleece-lined hand-warmer pockets for those upcoming autumnal days when you have no idea how hot or cold it's going to be. Let's just refer to it as "jacket-with-no-sleeves weather."
3. A JoS. A. Bank tailored-fit, short-sleeve, button-down collar "flamingo" shirt made from a stretchy, woven cotton-blend sure to give you a leg up (get it?) when it comes to wearing something with a little extra flair.
4. A pair of straight-fit, flex khaki pants for a straight through the hip but still slim in the thigh and leg look with plenty of color combos. Make these pants part of your uniform!
5. A never-out-of-style Levi's "Signature" trucker jacket made with premium flex denim to give you just the right amount of give and stretch. Popping the collar is totally optional.
6. A slim, textured-cotton crewneck sweater that's light enough to pop over a T-shirt or under a blazer without making a big deal about it. Also, machine-washable so no fancy upkeep.
7. A pair of Gap "Easy" shorts for taking it, well, easy. Nice and easy, in fact, thanks to an elasticized waist with drawcord ties. Give that belt of yours a break.
8. A 100% cotton, machine washable rugby shirt which absolutely won't require you to know anything about its namesake sport.
9. A tailored-fit, full-zip baseball sweater jacket that pulls double duty when it comes to layering: dress up a T-shirt and jeans or dress down some business cas(ual).
10. A pair of Asos Design tall, skinny jeans which offer considerable legroom (in terms of length) for those always worried about wearing high-waters.
11. A fleece Champion full-zip hoodie so you'll never have to mess up your hair with a pull-over hoodie ever again. Zipped or unzipped it's a look that looks great with just about anything.
12. A pair of leather Everlane trainers which don't actually necessitate you doing any training in them. You can just chill out while wearing them, really. Plus, their rubber sole is 94.2% free of virgin plastic.
13. A pair of five-pocket, zip-fly H&M slim jeans made partly from recycled cotton for a more refined and streamlined look that won't cut off circulation to your calves.
14. Yipes! Stripes! A moisture-wicking, short-sleeve Gap "All Day" pique polo shirt, which can also be worn at night (24/7 really).
15. A pair of Amazon Essentials straight-fit jogger pants with a drawstring that offers a modern update on "sansabelt slacks" for just the right fit.
16. A long-sleeve shirt for nearly any occasion (before, after, or during work) in nearly any climate (sleeves rolled up or down, your choice).
17. A 100% acrylic loose-knit beanie to keep your the top of your head and ears warm without being droopy and leaving you looking like Jughead Jones. (Hand wash only, please).
18. A midweight, pullover, hooded Carhartt sweatshirt, because no wardrobe is complete without a go-to hoodie. Plus that handwarmer pocket has one job to do and it's going to do it real good.
19. A pair of Gap garment-dye slim jeans for that "lean, but never tight" look. They're also made with a heavier weight of rigid garment-dyed denim, which means they're built to last.
20. A H&M bomber jacket with a zipper front and chest pocket that's totally the bomb. No wait, that's totally fly. Ugh, no, listen it's a stylish jacket that's never wrong.
21. A Merino wool-blended Joseph Abboud "Technology" V-neck sweater made with special moisture-removing polyester fibers to cut down on sweat before it even starts so you'll not only feel cool but look cool as well (no sweat stains here!).
22. A handmade, 100% cotton gingham check tie, because there will once again come a time when a tie is required and this one goes with almost any white, gray, or blue solid-colored shirt.
23. A pair of Adidas Roguera sneakers for a modernized take on '80s fitness kicks with an added dash of comfort (especially if you're on your feet all day).
With a few affordable updates to your wardrobe, you won't be fishing for compliments but you will be reeling them in.
