Wardrobe Essentials Every Man Should Own by 30

Turning 30 doesn’t require you to dress like a boring old man, but it does mean it’s time to develop, simplify, and elevate your personal style. Whether you are entering a new stage in life or simply ready to dress with more purpose, having a closet full of timeless, high-quality articles of clothing could bring you much closer to that goal.

So here is a list of essential articles of clothing every man should have in his closet by 30, a mix of pieces you could wear across seasons, events, and moods.

1. The Crisp White Shirt

The foundation of a grown man's wardrobe is a well-fitted white shirt. It works for all occasions - workday, weekend, meeting, dinner. We suggest looking for shirts made out of natural, breathable materials like linen or cotton-linen blends that are comfortable and hold their shape well. A white linen shirt tucked in or left un-tucked, with pants or jeans, this is each man's one article of clothing they can wear again and again, when you want to look "sharp" without trying too hard.

2. Tailored Trousers (And One Casual Pair)

Trousers are the opposite of jeans – they can make a look instantly cohesive. Regardless of what you're doing whether it be in the office or having a coffee with a friend, tailored trousers in earthy tones or neutral tones give you a more deliberate look. While the fit and silhouette is important, having pant option with a relaxed drawstring pant will help round out your wardrobe, creating comfort with no compromise in style. The two will give you flexibility in your mood while you still feel put together: structured or relaxed. 

3. Everyday Neutral Tees

A neutral tee shirt that fits well is vastly underrated - but a singular piece that can be the most powerful in your wardrobe. These are your everyday garments, so they should both feel and look great. These soft cottons and modal blends will develop layering and styling potential and medium range colours like white, beige, grey, or olive will create flexibility in styling depending on where you're going. Style your everyday neutrals as one item of quiet luxury in your everyday wardrobe. 

5. A Go-To Pair of Jeans

Denim lasts for a long time, but a good pair makes all the difference. By now you should have at least one denim that fits like it was made for you - no crazy distressing, no crazily branded pair. Go for a clean mid to dark wash that pairs well with shirts, t-shirts, or jackets. It's that piece you wear dressed up , and it's that piece that you wear dressed down, and it’s probably the piece you wear the most.

6. A Co-ord Set or Matching Separates

Co-ord sets are man's modern day saviour of easy dressing. They take the guessing game out of getting dressed, and let you live in a put together, clean look with little effort. You can opt for cotton linen co-ord sets for defined shape and structure. Co-ord gives you options to wear them as it is, or mix and match as you wish with existing staples. 

Closing Words

Your 30s are about streamlining your wardrobe. These essentials help you curate a collection that is conscious, versatile, and made to move with you through the workweek, weekends and everything else in between. You don’t need more clothes, you just need the right clothes. And when you start to dress thoughtfully, everything else lines up.