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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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