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The Best Basics

October 23rd, 2009

Where can I get good t-shirts and other stuff like that?

I hate to say this, because I’m not a big fan of the company, but American Apparel.

When it really boils down to it, American Apparel has what I have found to be some of the best quality available in the market for what they sell: the absolute undiluted basics. I personally own some American Apparel stuff that is exactly what you want it to be: slim fitting, simple, and long lasting.

That being said, be VERY wary of American Apparel. While the brand is great quality-wise, it is also generally rather expensive and also often very tacky. While their basics in the simple colors are great, American Apparel has a horrible habit of selling very strange/ugly colors and/or very ugly special hipster-esque designs.

If you can’t get your hands on American Apparel (or if the brand is too expensive), I’ve heard some people like the Hanes brand. Alternatively, many mid-tier stores like Banana Republic and J.Crew sell the basics occasionally- feel free to check them out, pending you try them on first.

The Top Essentials of a Good Wardrobe

June 8th, 2008

We here at Wellcultured like to talk about the specifics of style- but it’s time we laid down the law on the basics of style. Here’s a list of absolute must-haves for every guy who needs to build a wardrobe fast.


A Good Dress Shirt

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A good dress shirt is one of the most important things in your wardrobe, which is exactly why you should have at least one or two tailored to fit you just right.

Pictured: Perry Ellis Long Sleeve Skip Dent Stripe W/Single Barrel Cuffs ($45)

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