10 Stylish Essentials That Blend Comfort and Class

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If you are really about this stylish lifestyle 24/7, 365 days a year, then you leave no stone unturned. So Sunday’s watching football or making a quick trip to the supermarket shouldn’t go unattended. And the stigma behind sweatpants and “giving up on life” is in the rearview as some high-quality, very stylish, slim-fitting sweatpants have emerged and created a frenzy of classy options. A cotton fleece pair offers ultimate comfort for your weary legs, so now you’re able to wear them with pride around and outside the house.

For guys, our elegance cannot be captured more than when we’re wearing a nice overcoat. The right color, weight, and material can make all the difference, so a camel hair coat in that perfect shade of, well, camel, can really bring out the class your style. The soft, plush material is incredibly comfortable to wear with a nice silk lining for the ultimate look of luxury. It can be worn with just about any style, especially if it involves high-fashion, semi-formal menswear.

A sport coat, in and of itself, is a classier piece that can be the standout or a great accent. But it doesn’t always need to be worn in a formal situation; introducing your wardrobe to a semi-casual unstructured sport coat in a litany of materials can pay dividends. Especially when an unscheduled meeting pops up and you need to spruce up a bit, the soft-shouldered jacket serves as a great option to toss on over any type of shirt you’re wearing as to not look to over- or under-dressed. But it certainly isn’t limited to the workplace because of its versatility and ability to be worn dressed up or down.

Who needs laces, am I right? A nice slip-on Chelsea boot provides the classiest of looks without having to deal with the trials and tribulations that a laced boot brings. And the comfort that a suede version brings is second-to-none, considering suede breaks in much easier than other premium leathers, so the boots will mold to your feet shortly after you put them on. And suede just looks better, duh.

While T-Shirts are one of the absolute biggest essentials that every person should have in their wardrobe, they could also be one of the hardest to get the perfect version of. There are so many factors to consider when trying to choose the perfect tee, but if you’re trying to keep some semblance of classiness and ultimate comfort when wearing one, a nice silk-blend one with a sturdy stitching of the neck and raglan sleeves is a great place to start. This particular item of clothing is going to be clinging to your upper torso, so it has to feel good up against your skin in any climate.

Just because you have to act like a stiff during those important sales meetings you don’t really pay attention to doesn’t mean that you have to wear stiff, uncomfortable pants, too. A pair of wool mohair trousers will feel like butter on your legs, but they won’t look like they’re all willy-nilly on your legs like some linen or other thin material. It’s still substantial enough to hold a crease, should that be a prerequisite of yours.

Socks are a sorely overlooked aspect of one’s wardrobe. For as much as we sit down in any given day, the exposure of one’s socks can tell people a lot about how you value your personal style. Of course, looking the part is only half the battle because a pair of socks can look great, but if it feels like there are ants crawling on your feet in them or like they’re going to tear if you sneeze too hard, then it doesn’t matter. Treat your feet to pima cotton. It’s a Peruvian blend known for its durability, absorbency, and, of course, it’s comfort.

While dark, raw denim tends to look a little classier and more illustrious among fashion elite, it doesn’t always tend to be the comfiest of pants to wear. An over-dyed pair of denim in a cotton/elastane blend will assure a darker shade and comfort at the waist and all the way down to your ankles due to the perfect amount of stretch. By purchasing a pair in this material, sizing down will allow you to wear them in to give them an acceptable amount of stretch without stretching them out so they mold to your torso and legs comfortably while staying slim like a real pair of classy denim should.

Sweaters can come in just about any material imaginable, but it is a universal truth that 100 percent pure cashmere sweaters are the pinnacle of luxe comfort. There certainly isn’t a shortage of brands peddling cashmere sweaters, but that doesn’t mean they’re all ripe for the choosing. Get one with a tight knit to assure that it doesn’t stretch out excessively and watch out for potential pilling of the fibers. You want to make sure that the cashmere you’ve most likely spent a pretty penny on is up to snuff, as you should with all of your clothing, right?

Let’s face it: Sometimes, collars really suck. But, unfortunately, shirts without plackets aren’t always going to get you into places with a semi-formal dress code. Band collar shirts do away with the worries of button-down vs. spread vs. tab because they fall under “no,” which gives your neck the freedom it deserves to roam free while others are fiddling with the button over their Adam’s apple or trying to adjust their tie to perfection. The shirts still look nice under a sport coat or a sweater and they are one of the more stylish types of shirts that you can get right now.