We can never have enough of clothes; like the economists would say ‘man’s need is insatiable’. Even down to the clothes we wear, there would always be that new item that would catch your fancy whenever you enter a fashion store.

However, there are some basic items every man should own in his wardrobe; they don’t have to be expensive, but they are definitely what make a fashionable man fashionable.

We’ve gone past the first quarter of the year, and it’s almost the middle of the year; it’s never too late to being that fashionable man and having a fashionable closet.

13 inexpensive fashion items for every man

1. A WHITE SHIRT

A white shirt is a must for every man; it goes with everything and gives you that feeling of being classy. You can wear it with a suit, with jeans or just about anything; a white shirt can be used for both formal and informal events — talk about killing two birds with one stone.

2. A GOOD PERFUME

The good thing about perfumes is that you don’t have to break the bank to smell nice. Every man should have at least one or two signature scent. It doesn’t just end at dressing nice, you have to smell nice too.

3. A PAIR OF JEANS

Even Bill Gates definitely wears jeans; a lot has to be said about a man that doesn’t wear jeans. When you get out of that formal gathering, a pair of jeans is what you need most times. For leisure, social events, at the beach and almost every non-formal function a pair of jeans would fit in.

4. A WRIST WATCH

Raise your hands up if you don’t own a wrist watch in 2015. Every fashionable man should own at least two pairs of wrist watch — black or brown leather band watch or a chain wrist watch at least. A wrist watch is one of those accessories that complement fashion, and it also helps in making you time conscious. You don’t have to break the bank for a wrist watch, a simple but quality wrist watch would do.

5. WALLET

Unfortunately, in this time and age, some men still don’t own a wallet. Bringing out dirty and squeezed money from your pocket definitely isn’t fashionable. A wallet helps make your money organized as well as your cards and other items; and guess what…it isn’t expensive. Read 5 reasons every man with class should own a wallet.

6. BLACK TROUSERS

You have a white shirt — that’s nice, but you also need black dress trousers to match with it. This gives you the complete corporate and classy look. For formal events, weddings and the likes, this is your go to attire.

7. A TRAVELING BAG

Every man needs that good bag for those short trips where he can neatly tuck his clothes in and they wouldn’t get rumpled. These bags would make you organised and your trip more comfortable.

8. DRESS SHOES

You have your white shirt and black trousers, those are great, but it doesn’t get officially complete without your dress shoes. Every man should own at least a brown or black dress shoes for formal occasions.

9. BLACK OR BROWN BELTS

Remember, one fashion rule for men is matching the colour of your shoe with your belt. So if you go for a brown shoe then a brown belt is what you should go for. Wearing a black shoe with your shirt tucked in to expose a brown belt is never ideal.

10. BLACK TWO PIECE SUIT

This is a must for every man; it’s probably the least suit every man should own. Weddings, formal gatherings and events, balls and award nights…your two piece suit takes you everywhere, and leaves you classy as well.

11. MEN’S FLAT

With your men’s flat shoes, you can quickly slip in and out of it with no stress. It’s comfortable, easy to wear and fits in virtually everything — every man should own this.

12. COLOURED SHIRTS

Having a good white shirt is a must, but it doesn’t end there; coloured shirts are also another essential for men, mostly light blue would be a good fit or probably red or brown. With your coloured shirt, chinos trouser and flat you are definitely ready to rock the fashion scene.

13. CHINOS TROUSERS

Chinos trousers differ from the normal denims and as well have its benefits. They are highly fashionable too. They would readily fit in with your flat shoes and your coloured shirts.