Bron: La Couleur Blanche - Menco Nieuwenhuis:
http://www.lacouleurblanche.blogspot.nl/p/the-gentlemans-wardobe.htmlThe basic formal elements - all year round* two blue suits, mid weight (between 220 and 290 grams)
* one grey suit, mid weight (between 220 and 290 grams)
* one striped suit, mid weight (between 220 and 290 grams)
* one blue sports jacket, more casual fabric
* one brown sports jacket, more casual fabric
* one light grey pair of trousers, mid weight (between 220 and 290 grams)
* one dark grey pair of trousers, mid weight (between 220 and 290 grams)
* five plain white shirts - mixed normal and French cuffs, different weaves
* three plain colored shirts - mixed normal and French cuffs, different weaves
* two striped shirts
* two checked shirts
* one black (or navy) overcoat, medium weight wool or cashmere mix.
* two pairs of brown leather shoes, at least one of those derby or oxford - other: monk
* one pair of black leather shoes, oxford
* one pair of brown suede shoes, any type
* shitload of ties - I would advise basic colors, but the bigger your shitload, the more space for 'extra's'
* shitload of long socks - I prefer wool over cotton all year long. Mostly navy and charcoal.
* shitload of pocket handkerchiefs - cotton, linnen, silk.
* shitload of boxer shorts - and throw away after a year.
The formal elements - Fall* one dark blue birdseye suit, Fall's mid weight (between 270 and 330 grams)
* one grey flannel suit, Fall's mid weight (between 270 and 330 grams)
* one blue striped flannel suit, Fall's mid weight (between 250 and 330 grams) - something like this
* one blue cashmere sports jacket, plain
* two lightweight Tweed jackets, one herringbone, one plain
* two checked sports jackets, mid to heavy weight
* two grey pairs of flannel trousers, fall's mid weight (one lighter, one darker)
* two pairs cotton trousers, heavy weight (thick twills or moleskins)
* several lightweight flannel shirts, plains and checks
* one mid brown double breasted overcoat, medium weight wool or cashmere mix
* one mid grey single breasted herringbone overcoat, medium weight wool
* one pair of brown leather Jodphur boots
* one pair of brown suede wingtip boots