Every man has a drawer full of t-shirts, but the man with a drawer full of Theory polo shirts looks put-together even on a casual day. A polo shirt’s versatility is undeniable: able to casually get you through a weekend or dressy (if properly fitted) enough to get you through an evening out.

• Lightweight cotton piqué knit
• Hidden 2 snap placket
• Ywill insets down sides
• Stitch detailing at shoulders
• Contemporary fit

What this means to you: The cobalt piqué isn’t the first color you’d think of when getting yourself geared up with some of the essentials for your wardrobe, but it should be.

Cost: $45 @ Bluefly

A supersoft blend of linen and cotton, made with weekends in mind. Specially washed for a vintage look. Relaxed cargo fit. Zip fly. Off-seam pockets, large side cargo pockets, back pockets. 10″ inseam.

What this means to you: Cargo shorts are one of the single most versatile casual-wear items of clothing you will ever own.

Cost: $64 @ J.Crew

We know how tough it is for you to give up blue. If you just find yourself impossibly tied to the color at least get yourself a pattern in there. The ‘Prince of Wales Check’ is a favorite in Britain and you can’t go wrong with it.

This particular shirt is a refreshing twist on the classic pattern with just enough character to get you through the workday… and evening plans.

Saville Row shirts are British tailored in 100% cotton, have a breast pocket, and collar and cuff sizing options as any good clothier should.

What this means to you: The fantastic price won’t set you back a paycheck, even if it is coming straight from London - exchange rate be damned.

Cost: Shirt, $45. Tie, $35 @ Saville Row Company London

Keep a cool head in khaki. Its neutral twill fabric provides a classically tailored but modern look making it this Spring’s go-to jacket for work. Dress it down with denim for more relaxed events.

Features:

• Fully lined.
• Notched lapel.
• Two-button front closure.
• Two exterior flap pockets, one chest pocket.
• Two interior welt pockets, one pen pocket.
• Three-button detailing at cuff.
• Double back vent.
• Suit pant are straight fit, zipfly with twill lining.
• 100% Cotton.

What this means to you: The summer days are upon us… well for some. It’s worth your while to get into a suit that’s less than 5 hundy but still makes you like a couple grand.

Cost: $250 Blazer + $128 Pant @ Banana Republic

All-weather jacket with reflective stripes and removable lining, as worn on the Gumball and Bullrun events.

About Polizei 144:

Polizei 144, founded by extreme rallysport champion Alexander Roy, features eye-catching and stylish leather racing jackets for men and women. The jackets, which are inspired by new and vintage police uniforms from around the world, bear various European country emblems and distinctive police-style emblems.

What this means to you: For under 6 hundred dollars you’re not going to get the chiseled looks of this guy, but if you’re brave and you’ve got confidence then you can pull this euro-look off next time you ride out the Gumball Run.

Cost: $550 @ Polizei 144

Forget the articles and photos in magazines demanding that you own a multi-thousand dollar suit. That’s crap.

The average working man’s salary doesn’t afford them the luxury of maintaining a multi-tens of thousands of dollars sartorial lifestyle. That said, there’s nothing saying it’s not possible to own a suit that fits your budget and makes you look like you walked off the third page of GQ magazine. Just make sure you budget a little cash into having it tailored because without a tailor you’ll just end up looking like that Lexington Avenue poseur.

Our recommendation: Leave the stripes to your shirts and let your first suit rock our in it’s single color understated glory. Oh, and make sure you let a little cuff show.

Retail Cost: $995 | Cost @ Bluefly: $715.99

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Requisite Outfitting: Seiko Men’s Chronograph 100 Meter | Cost: $149.99 @ Overstock.com