The White Shirt

A wardrobe consists of many different pieces, but the single most important one is a white dress shirt. It can be dressed up, dressed down, and worn with absolutely everything. A man should have more white shirts than anything else.

Theory Dress Shirt $185

Trend Report: Bracelets

Lately I have seen an increase in men wearing bracelets. I personally have a Tod's bracelet that I got at Barneys that I wear with my watch. It adds just a touch of style without over doing it. Here are a few options.

Burkman Bros. $30

Miansai Hook Breacelet $55

Vanities $125

Tod's $225

Catherine Zadeh $165

Luggage

Now that we are fast on our way to summer, its time to bust out your luggage for those warm weather vacations. If you don't have any quality pieces, your in luck. Tumi is running a 40% special. I picked this piece up a few months back and I love it. It is very light, but still very durable. Also, it has four wheels, so you can easily push/pull it. Travel in style.

Tumi Vapor $259-349

Suit Supply

It is so easy to get caught up in thinking that you must spend at least a thousand dollars for a quality suit. I recently came across a website that offers extremely sharp looking suits at great prices. Whether you are looking for a pinstripe wool suit to a linen summer piece, this is your one stop shop. They have three price points: $383, $451, and $614. They also offer great looking shirts for $99. Check it out.

suitsupply.com

HI/LOW The Evening Jacket

The evening jacket is something that I believe every man should have in their wardrobe, whether its a traditional blazer or a tux jacket. Here are a few options.

Dior Homme Modern Blazer $2,400

ASOS Contrast Panel Blazer $138

Paul Smith Shiny Tux Jacket $845

HUGO Aikendo Dinner Jacket $699

Howe Personal Jesus Blazer $175

Band of Outsiders $1752

Use Your Tailor

If I have learned anything over the years about clothes its not what you wear, but rather how you wear it. Proportions play a large roll in your wardrobe and its important to take this into account when buying new clothes. Almost everything you buy off the rack could be tailored to fit you better. Obviously this is somewhat unrealistic, but it is important to use your tailor consistently, and if you don't have one, find a good one. I have gone to the same lady for a few years and every time I bring in something new she knows how I like my clothes to fit. I almost always get my dress shirts/sport shirts altered, which usually consists of shortening the sleeves and bring in the width of the shirt. I also sometimes make minor changes, such as tapering sleeves of shirts/sweaters or my jeans. By investing the extra time and money, you can make your clothes look like they are made just for you.

Saturdays

tresbienshop.com Saturdays colin board shorts in Navy $65

The weather in southern California is starting to get nice! These trunks are a perfect length, not too baggy or too long. Classic look and great price.

Das Boot

oaknyc.com J shoes $112

ssense.com Diesel $250

A Swedish friend of mine was wearing the coolest boots the other day so I searched the Internet and came across these two pairs. I have never been a huge boot fan but I think I am starting to reconsider.

Cedar

containerstore.com $9.99

Many people do not realize that insects destroy clothes. The best way to stop this from happening is investing in cedar hangers. Cedar wood repels insects that eat away at clothing, as well as making your closet look very organized and clean. No more metal or plastic hangers. They not only ruin your clothes but they don't stop bugs from doing it either. Protect your investment.

M0851

j-shoppe.com $950

Great leather jacket brought to you by j-shoppe, the concept boutique of jjjjound.

Clay

anthony.com $23

This is a deep pore cleansing clay that my cousin turned me onto a few years ago. If your like me, your face takes a beating: Sun, salt, sunscreen, sweat. This will completely degrease your face, leaving you feeling very clean. They recommend using two to three times a week but I find that too much. I use it once a week.

Brights

Barbour $250

Pretty green $124

Bleu de Paname $175

Boss Orange by Hugo Boss $115

Castaner $145

Naked and Famous $140

Comme des Garcons Shirt $140

Rag and Bone $80

Jil Sanders $595

Not your dad's briefcase

killspencer.com $285-385

Kill Spencer is a boutique luggage shop out of LA that has been producing some great gear. It is military inspired and has some great options, producing ipad cases to weekend bags.

Safety Pin

Kanye at the Met Ball. Safety Pin replacing a button on the jacket. regardless of what your opinion is of Kanye, he has style. As I have said before, style is in the details.

Dress Like Pharrell

Pharell at the Met gala.

mrporter.com Gucci Shawl Collar Tux $3,250

my-wardrobe.com D&G Pleat Front Dress Shirt $248

my-wardrobe.com D&G Velvet Bow tie $157

neimenmarcus.com Ferragamo Party Venice Moccasin $520

PRADA

saks.com $320

Prada's take on the classic converse cap toe.

Dress Like Steve McQueen

"I live for myself and I answer to nobody"

my-wardrobe.com Hugo Boss Black $988

Bloomingdales.com Theory $125

mrporter.com Ralph Lauren $135

Barneys.com Thom Browne $300

jcrew.com Gifford Oxfords $225

mrporter.com Ralph Lauren $85

ralphlauren.com RL Purple Label $425

jcrew.com $42