Aviator, wayfarers, half-frame or a non-sport pair from companies such as Maui Jim, Ray Ban, Oakley, Persol, Costa Del Mar, Polaroid, Randolph Engineering, Rudy Project (1)
| Description | Inner Core (First Purchases) | Middle Core (Secondary Purchases) | Outer Core (Purchase If Needed) | |
| 1 | Suit | Core Suit – solid navy wool (1) | Staples wool solids – charcoal, light grey, medium grey, tan, khaki, black (3), double-breasted | Personal signature – patterned-wool – glen check, pinstripe, or herringbone versions of navy, charcoal, or medium to light grey —— personal signature cottons and linens – lighter colored earth tones, blues, patterned (3) |
| 2 | Odd Jackets |
Casual sport jacket – blue or brown in herringbone, hop-sack, or twill. Should pair well with dark blue jeans or grey wool trousers (1) | Dress sport jacket & navy blazer – plain navy serge, twill or flannel – textured fabric jackets – corduroy, tweed, flannel, herringbone, chino cotton, seersucker, linen, hopsack, safari, fatigue etc. (2) | Climate jackets – unstructured, madras, unlined, flannel, jean & personal signature jackets – corduroy, tweed, flannel, herringbone, chino cotton, seersucker, linen, hopsack (2) |
| 3 | Dress Shirts | White/Blue Solids (2) Point Collar with stays, french cuffs optional (1) | Solid white/light blue (3) stripes, semi-solids in white, blue, and 1 other color if desired (3) | White/Blue solids (2) stripes, pastels, semisolid (7) |
| 4 | Dress Shoes | Plain-toe leather black oxfords (1) dress boots, Italian moccasins, brown bluchers, saddle shoes, brown wingtips, brogues(1) | Black leather oxford with cap toe or brogue (1) dress boots, Italian moccasins, brown bluchers, saddle shoes, brown wingtips, brogues, suede, monk strap (1) | Dress boots, Italian moccasins, brown bluchers, saddle, brown wingtips, brogues,suede, monk strap (2) |
| 5 | Casual Shoes | Espadrilles, canvas sneakers, work shoes, boat shoes, casual leather sport lace-up (1), Slippers (1), Running Shoes (1) | Work boots, canvas sneakers, western boots, desert boots, boat shoes, sandals, casual leather sport lace-up (1) | Espadrilles, canvas sneakers, western boots, boat shoes, casual leather sport lace-up (1) |
| 6 | Casual Button/Collared Shirts | Light blue oxford, light base and neutral check/plaid, gingham (2), Blue chambray (1) | Chambray, denim, flannel (1) light blue, yellow, grey, lavender, or pink oxford, light base and neutral check/plaid, gingham (2) | Chambray, denim, flannel (2) light/medium/dark blue, yellow, grey, lavender, or pink oxford, light base and neutral/loud check/plaid, gingham (5) |
| 7 | Sport Shirts | Polo (2), v-neck (1), henley (1), T-Shirt (2), long sleeve polo or rugby (1), short sleeve button-up sport (1,) specialty workout shirt (1), sweatshirt (2) | Polo (1), v-neck (2), henley (1), T-Shirt (1), long sleeve polo or rugby (1), short sleeve button-up sport (1), specialty workout shirt (1), lightweight turtleneck, lumberjack shirt | Polo (2), v-neck (2), henley (2), T-Shirt (2), short sleeve button-up sport (3), breton top |
| 8 | Neckties | regimental or university stripe, foulard, polka dot, solid dark green blue and/or navy (3) | Paisley, sport or club, plaids & tartans, regimental or university stripe, foulard, polka dot, solid dark green blue and/or navy (7) black bow-tie & one dot or small repeating pattern per taste (2) | Paisley, sport or club, plaids & tartans, regimental or university stripe, foulard, polka dot, solid dark green blue and/or navy (5) bow-tie – plaid, foulard, dot or small repeating pattern per taste (1) |
| 9 | Pocket Squares | White Cotton Square (3) | Pocket Squares – personal taste (5) | Pocket Squares – personal taste (5) |
| 10 | Casual Trousers | Blue jeans and dark denim and tan/khaki chinos (2) | Cords and chinos (2) | Dark well-fitted denim/chinos/cords – stock up on your preferred fabric/style (2) |
| 11 | Dress Slacks | Grey Flannel (1), Grey Worsted Wool (1) | Mid-Grey/Tan/Khaki/Grey Flannel (3) | Corduroys, seersucker pants, linen pants, colored cotton slacks – navy, olive, tan, taupe, white, or bold (4) |
| 12 | Undershirts | white or heather gray (3) | white, heather gray, and black if you wear dark shirts (7) | white or heather gray (5) |
| 13 | Belts | Black dress leather (1), brown leather casual- match shoes (1) | Black dress leather back-up (1) brown leather or fabric – coordinate with shoes (1) | Decorative – colored/embossed leather, cloth, canvas/leather combinations, snakeskin, etc (1) |
| 14 | Socks | Black dress (3), White ankle (2) | Black dress (12) White ankle (3) | Colored/patterned (5) |
| 15 | Sweaters | Cardigan, aryan, or other dark, heavy wool sweater to be worn in place of jacket (1), lightweight cashmere v-neck, crew-neck, or turtleneck (1) | Lightweight turtleneck, sweater-vest, v-neck, or crew-neck (1) | solid colored cardigan (lightweight), v-neck & crew-neck solids (3) |
| 16 | Heavy Coat | Trench/overcoat/leather/driving/pea-coat/parka/duffel (1) | Trench/overcoat/leather/driving/pea-coat/parka/duffel (1), barbour coat | Trench/overcoat/leather/driving/pea-coat/parka/duffel (1) |
| 17 | Lightweight Coat | Leather or short business coat (1) | Leather/driving/denim/suede/brushed cotton/raincoat (1), peacoat, blouson | Leather/driving/denim/suede/brushed cotton (1) |
| 18 | Shorts | Swim-trunks (1), Workout Shorts (1) | Non cargo, dress (2) | Cargo or sport/hiking (1) Swim-trunks (1) Non cargo, dress (1) Workout Shorts (1) |
| 19 | Underwear | Briefs (5) | Briefs (9) | |
| 20 | Black Tie | The Black Tie Ensemble (1) | ||
| 21 | Athletic Wear | Track suit or neutral colored sweats that fit (1) | ||
| 22 | Bathrobe | Cotton, past knees (1) | ||
| 23 | Gloves | Well fitted & insulated leather (1) | ||
| 24 | Head-wear | Functional stylish & protective head-wear (1) | sport protective head-wear (1) | |
| 25 | Scarf | Neutral colored – grey, navy, earth toned (1) | Stylish – bold colors, patterns, or texture (1) | |
| 26 | Rain-Sleet-Snow Footwear | Men’s Bean Boots by L.L.Bean (1) | Galoshes (1) | |
| 27 | Cuff-links | Classic & Simple & Neutral (1) | Classic & Simple & Neutral (2) | Stylish Pieces (3) |
| 28 | Wallets | Simple Leather Tri or Bi-fold (1) | Money Clip (1) | Larger Leather Travel Organizer (1) |
| 29 | Luggage | Professional Briefcase Or Satchel (1) | Clothing Bag (1) Weekender (1) Dopp Kit (1) Wheeled Carry On (1) | Duffel or Large Suitcase (1) Overnight Bag (1) |
| 30 | Sunglasses | Aviator, wayfarers, half-frame or a non-sport pair from companies such as Maui Jim, Ray Ban, Oakley, Persol, Costa Del Mar, Polaroid, Randolph Engineering, Rudy Project (1) | Aviator, wayfarers, half-frame or a unique pair from companies such as Maui Jim, Ray Ban, Oakley, Persol, Costa Del Mar, Polaroid, Randolph Engineering, Rudy Project (1) | |
| 31 | Timepiece | Dress – leather black band (1) | Casual sport – metal or light colored leather (1) | |