The Only 50 Items of Clothing You'll Ever Have to Buy, With Both Baller and Affordable Options

These are the last 50 pieces of clothing you'll ever have to purchase, with affordable and aspirational options.

May 25, 2014
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Ideally, everyone learns how to develop and continuously evolve their own individual aesthetic and expression until a personal sense of style is discovered. To get there, each guy takes his own path, but a solid foundation of timeless gear is definitely required before anyone starts taking risks or makes rash decisions. In the interest of building a wardrobe that doesn't chase hype and will be well-stocked with versatile, durable pieces that will outlast whims and trends, this is a list that offers the strongest options at both aspirational and wallet-friendly prices. Of course, once these are in place, then there's plenty of other gear to cop. Whether you want to fill the gaps in your rotation, or need to build from the ground up, these are The Only 50 Items of Clothing You'll Ever Have to Buy, With Both Baller and Affordable Options.

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Dark Denim

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Baller Option: Saint Laurent, $475
Affordable Option: J.Crew, $98


White T-Shirts

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Baller Option: Umit Benan, $150
Affordable Option: Hanes, $5


Navy Button Down

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Baller Option: Maison Martin Margiela, $494
Affordable Option: American Apparel, $58

Hardbottom Shoes

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Baller Option: Church's Consul, $710
Affordable Option: H&M, $70


Coach's Jacket

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Baller Option: Over All Master Cloth, $555
Affordable Option: RVCA, $70


Underwear

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Baller Option: Versace, $550
Affordable Option: Hanes, $28 for a 2-pack


Flannel Shirt

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Baller Option: Junya Watanabe Man, $402
Affordable Option: Halloway, $48


Weekend Bag

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Baller Option: Mismo, $925
Affordable Option: Herschel Supply Co., $80


Grey T-Shirts

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Baller Option: Comme des Garçons Homme Plus, $306
Affordable Option: Uniqlo, $8

Plaid Shirt

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Baller Option: A.P.C., $235
Affordable Option: Salt Valley, $49

Belt

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Baller Option: Kenzo, $227
Affordable Option: Brixton, $20



Polo Shirt

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Baller Option: Sunspel, $128
Affordable Option: Obey, $49

Swim Trunks

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Baller Option: Orlebar Brown, $345
Affordable Option: Original Penguin, $65

Beanie

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Baller Option: Pigalle, $127
Affordable Option: Carhartt, $8


Umbrella

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Baller Option: Francesco Maglia, $252
Affordable Option: Totes, $20

Necktie

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Baller Option: Brooks Brothers, $99
Affordable Option: The Knottery, $35



V-Neck Undershirts

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Baller Option: James Perse, $50
Affordable Option: Fruit of the Loom, $15 for a 5-pack


Wallet

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Baller Option: Parabellum, $375
Affordable Option: Herschel Supply Co., $20


Cable Knit Sweater

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Baller Option: Burberry London, $695
Affordable Option: Your Neighbors, $40

Watch

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Baller Option: Uniform Wares, $892
Affordable Option: Komono, $61


Sweatpants

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Baller Option: KTZ, $390
Affordable Option: H&M, $25


Navy Suit

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Baller Option: Ralph Lauren Black Label, $1,895
Affordable Option: Topman, $495

Parka

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Baller Option: Canada Goose, $695
Affordable Option: Patagonia, $265

Scarf

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Baller Option: Brunello Cucinelli, $760
Affordable Option: Gap, $22

Blazer

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Baller Option: Gant Rugger, $575
Affordable Option: Uniqlo, $60

Backpack

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Baller Option: Killspencer, $350
Affordable Option: Jansport, $60

Print Button Down

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Baller Option: WoodWood, $184
Affordable Option: Land's End Canvas, $49


Summer Socks

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Baller Option: Kapital, $54
Affordable Option: Tommy Hilfiger, $20 for a 6-pack

Graphic T-Shirt

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Baller Option: Marni, $169
Affordable Option: Deadline, $36


Overshirt

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Baller Option: AXS Folk Tech, $300
Affordable Option: LL Bean, $45


Knit Sweater

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Baller Option: Jil Sander, $700
Affordable Option: Uniqlo, $30

Chore Coat

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Baller Option: Visvim, $858
Affordable Option: Carhartt, $85


Casual Sneakers

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Baller Option: ETQ Amsterdam, $300
Affordable Option: Vans, $55



Cardigan

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Baller Option: Givenchy, $696
Affordable Option: H&M, $28

Windbreaker

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Baller Option: Aspesi, $575
Affordable Option: NEFF, $48


Shorts

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Baller Option: White Mountaineering, $445
Affordable Option: Publish, $72


Snapback

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Baller Option: Rick Owens DRKSHDW, $580
Affordable Option: Stussy, $27


Boots

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Baller Option: Mark McNairy New Amsterdam, $595
Affordable Option: Timberland, $155


Winter Socks

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Baller Option: Marcelo Burlon County of Milan, $62
Affordable Option: SmartWool, $13

Sunglasses

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Baller Option: Garrett Leight, $375
Affordable Option: Knockaround, $25


Overcoat

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Baller Option: Nanamica, $1,075
Affordable Option: Shades of Grey by Micah Cohen, $138


Athletic Trainers

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Baller Option: Lanvin, $840
Affordable Option: adidas, $100


Black Denim

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Baller Option: Lanvin, $595
Affordable Option: Bleu Evolution, $49

White Oxford

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Baller Option: Thom Browne, $320
Affordable Option: Topman, $50

Bomber Jacket

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Baller Option: Hentsch Man, $405
Affordable Option: Unyforme, $90

Navy Chinos

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Baller Option: Raf Simons x Fred Perry, $253
Affordable Option: Club Monaco, $70


Denim Jacket

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Baller Option: Gucci, $1,900
Affordable Option: Ami, $335

Grey Suit

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Baller Option: Gucci, $1,900
Affordable Option: Suit Supply, $569

Hoodie

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Baller Option: MA Julius, $675
Affordable Option: Stussy, $57


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