Leave the medically questionable purge diets, miracle workouts and promises to read more Gladwell in favor of another tack toward personal reinvention: It’s high time you downsized the week-old, bruise-colored collars, pleated pants and shoes with frayed laces. Embracing a new look — whether at the office or out on the town — always starts with a war chest of quality basics and a respect for your uniform. These business wardrobe staples fit all manner of budgets and work environments, granted you aren’t a NorCal wunderkind working in the corporate equivalent of a McDonald’s playpen.
Warby Parker Bensons
$95
Garrett Leight Bentley
$285
Moscot Nebb-T
$350
Everlane Slim Fit Oxford
$55
J. Crew Ludlow Traveler Shirt
$88
Turnbull & Asser White Cotton Shirt
$365
Bloomingdales Brushed Tie Bar
$30
Reiss Eagle Gold Tie Clip
$55
Lanvin Rhodium-Plated Tie Clip
$140
Club Monaco Samson Silk Knit Tie
$75
Canali Knitted Silk Tie
$200
Tom Ford Polka-Dot Silk-Twill Tie
$250
Suitsupply Sienna Gray Plain
$639
Jack Spade Italian Wool Benton Suit
$866
Brioni Black Wool Suit
$6,600
Uniqlo Stretch Wool Slim Fit Jacket
$130
Club Monaco Wright Hopsack Suit Jacket
$425
Canali Navy Water-Resistant Wool Birdseye Travel Blazer
$1,285
The Tie Bar Cotton Solid Square
$10
Brunello Cucinelli Mélange Wool Pocket Square
$185
Ralph Lauren Solid Silk Twill Pocket Square
$115
Uniqlo Ultralight Down Half Coat
$90
Club Monaco Wool Topcoat
$389
Berluti Unstructured Cashmere Overcoat
$5,250
Apolis Roll Belt
$98
Rag & Bone Rugged Brass Belt
$150
Burberry 4cm Reversible Textured-Leather Belt
$495
Bonobos Foundation Flannel Trouser
$168
Club Monaco Connor Wool Dress Trouser
$170
Incotex Basic Slim-Fit Dress Pants
$395
Uniqlo Heattech Block Socks
$13
Pantherella Regent Pin-Dot Egyptian Cotton-Blend Socks
$30
Marwood Mohair-Blend Socks
$65
Allen Edmonds Park Avenue Cap-Toe Oxford
$385
Paul Evans The Martin Wholecut Marrone
$389
John Lobb Presitage Becketts Oxfords
$1,750
