Seasons come and go, and with them the notion of what’s in and what’s not. But certain things aren’t subject to the ever-changing tides of cyclical trends. Here we look at some such items of clothing that are essential for every man’s wardrobe. These understated, timeless wardrobe staples not only act as the foundation for the trendier outfits, but also work for majority of the situations that you’ll find yourself in.

Bottom Wear

1.    Dark Blue Jeans

A good pair of jeans is the most versatile item in your wardrobe. They are casual and can be worn consecutively more than any other pants. TheMard Recommends Levi's- Buy Now

2.    Light Coloured Chinos :  When you’re bored wearing jeans all the time and are looking for an alternative, the chinos comes in. They are more comfortable and the earthy tones work very well in matching with other clothes. TheMard Recommends - Jack&Jones

Top Wear

3.    Oxford Button Down Shirt :
Oxford is a fabric that is neither too light yet nor too heavy and is hence great to be worn year-round. The OCBDs come in all sorts of colours and patterns and are easily paired with chinos, jeans, and jackets. TheMard Recommends - Levi's

4.    Solid White Dress Shirt : The solid white shirt is the ultimate menswear staple and one simply cannot have a Men’s Wardrobe Essentials’ list without it. They are button-ups and are longer than other shirts for tucking in. While you can wear Oxford shirts with suits, the buttoned-down collar gives more of a casual vibe to the shirt and takes attention away from the formality of the suit. TheMard Recommends - Van Heusen

5.    Colourful Short Sleeved Shirt : When you want to wear something a bit less restrictive but don’t want to go all casual with a T-shirt, then the short sleeved shirt is the answer to your problem. If you dare to be bold and are willing to experiment, then go for colourful ones. TheMard Recommends - Arrow Sports

6.    Polo T-Shirt : Polo T-Shirts are timeless and are a cornerstone of any good spring or summer outfit.  It allows you to keep it casual and sporty with a bit of formal touch. TheMard Recommends - UCB

Outerwear

7.    Grey V-Neck Sweater : The grey sweater is very easy to pull off and can be worn with both casual and formal attire. A fine gauge sweater is the perfect in-between layer for when it’s not cold enough for a jacket but not warm enough for one layer either. TheMard Recommends - Kenneth Cole Reaction

8.    Versatile Navy Blazer

The easiest way to smarten up any outfit is to add a blazer. It is a perfect refined-yet-casual piece of clothing and compliments anything it is worn with. TheMard Recommends - Arrow

9.    Leather Jacket :
Jackets suffer the abuse of bad weather and keep you warm. From The Ramones to Indiana Jones to World War II fighter pilots, leather jackets have represented a rebellious and manly personality since decades. When Yves Saint Laurent famously said, “Fashions fade, style is eternal”, the leather jacket was probably one of the things on his mind. TheMard Recommends - Gordania

Accessories

10.    Leather Belt : You wear a belt almost every day, so ideally you should have two leather belts -one brown and one black. Your brown leather shoes need a brown leather belt to compliment them and the black belt is for everything else formal. TheMard Recommends - GAS

11.    Timeless Timepiece : A sharp ensemble is incomplete without a timepiece. To decide which watch to select, check out our article on ‘6 Must Have Watches’.

12.    Wayfarer Sunglasses : Ray-Ban first manufactures Wayfarers in the 1950s, and even six decades later, it is the pinnacle of cool. The frame suits all the face shapes and you can wear it with literally everything. TheMard Recommends - Ray Ban

Footwear

13.    Oxford Dress Shoe

A pair of oxfords is versatile and works for nearly all formal occasions and is the de-facto standard shoes to wear with a suit. To know more about when to wear which shoe, read ‘Rules For Footwear – The Not To Do List’. TheMard Recommends - Hush Puppies