Wardrobe Essentials Checklist: The Pieces Everyone Needs

Every great wardrobe is built on the same essentials. Once these are in place, everything else falls into line.

The essentials

• A white tee and a black tee
• A white button-down shirt
• A crewneck sweater
• A pair of dark jeans
• Black trousers
• Neutral trousers
• A blazer
• A white sneaker
• A flat or loafer
• An ankle boot
• A neutral coat
• A structured bag
• A simple belt

How to use it

Check off what you own, then fill the gaps one at a time. Buy quality — these pieces get worn constantly.

Build this foundation and you will always have something to wear.