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How To Build A Cool Wardrobe

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Key takeaways

Lifestyle

Elite wardrobe / closet-building formula (3 main steps + key mistakes)

1) Start with the basics (foundation)

Core tops

  • White tees + black tees
    • Get a 6-pack (suggested brands: Hanes, Goodfellow, Gildan)
    • Aim for a fit that’s tighter around the arms for more muscle definition

Jeans (the wardrobe foundation)

  • “Denim is king” — choose a versatile cut for easier outfit-building
  • Recommended cuts: baggy, wide leg, straight fit
    • Avoid skinny / flared (harder to style and less beginner-friendly)
  • Color priorities: light blue, black, gray (classic and mixable)
  • Avoid low-quality denim (he specifically warns against Temu jeans)

Tank tops (for layering)

  • Get white and black tank tops for versatility underneath outfits
  • Treat tank tops as necessary layering pieces

Hoodies / zip-ups

  • Prefer “blank” options (examples):
    • blanks.com
    • Old Navy (cheaper in-store)
    • ourscollection.com (he claims a discount with code “Ezra”)

Button-ups

  • Get two:
    • one white
    • one black
  • White gets worn more often

Jackets

  • Essentials:
    • leather jacket, or alternatives like canvas / jean jackets
  • For extra winter warmth (cold climates):
    • puffer jacket

Accessories (to level up “okay” outfits to “great”)

  • Accessories can significantly upgrade an outfit’s look
  • He emphasizes details over expensive items
  • Suggested (optional) accessories:
    • Cross necklaces, dog tags, pendants (silver or gold)
    • Avoid pendant-less chain-only setups (called corny/outdated)
    • Wallet chains, watches, rings, gloves, headphones/earbuds
  • Glasses: at least 3 types
    • clear/non-prescription
    • sunglasses
    • one unique style (he jokes about brands like Chrome Hearts)
  • Mentions earrings, bracelets, and considering scarves if you like the look

Sweatpants + shoe strategy (daily comfort)

Sweatpants

  • Sweatpants are a staple for comfortable daily outfits
  • Avoid:
    • cuffed sweatpants (a “fashion rookie mistake”)
    • thin/skinny sweat styles (he prefers sticking to one style)
  • Get:
    • baggy sweatpants
    • Colors: gray, black, navy blue

Shoes (basic rotation)

  • Comfort sneakers
    • New Balance (preferred) or Asics
  • Streetwear sneakers
    • Samba Speedcats / Reebok Club C 85s
  • Also acceptable:
    • Vans Old Skools / New Skools
  • Boots
    • Examples: Yeezy boots, Chelsea boots, Timbs, Doc Martens, Thursday boots
  • Dress shoes / loafers (1 pair)
    • Examples: Doc Martens, Nordstrom Elliot’s, Alfani caps
    • Plus dark penny loafers (he specifically mentions Thursday penny loafers)

2) Add bold statement pieces (but don’t overdo)

  • Choose one noticeable personality item, such as:
    • a bright red jacket
    • graphics
    • big/standout boots
  • He warns against buying a “statement” piece that’s actually trash (example: an Elmo shirt)
  • Statement pieces should connect with your basics and match them.

How statement pieces should work with basics

  • Basics act as “connector pieces”
  • He stresses that the basics make it easier to style new items together (e.g., denim jeans, neutral hoodies, simple tees, basic knit sweaters)

Correct ratio

  • A common wrong closet is 70% statements / 30% basics
  • His advice flips it: it should be the opposite (basics support outfit-building)

Shop smarter: test outfits before buying

  • Don’t buy just because it’s on sale
  • When you’re in-store, try to build complete fits with the piece:
    • Aim for 2–3 outfits minimum
    • Best case: 4–5 fits so it actually gets worn

3) Shop by price range + know where to buy

  • $20–$100
    • H&M, Hollister, Old Navy, Uniqlo, ASOS, Saks, Nordstrom, Levi’s
    • (he also suggests jeans here)
  • $100–$300
    • Polo, North Face, Nike, Harley-Davidson, COS, Vince, Tommy Hilfiger
  • Under $10
    • Thrift
    • He describes thrifting and reselling as a way to save money and potentially profit

Key “avoid these mistakes” tips

Swag / confidence matters

  • Clothes don’t make the look—how you carry yourself does
  • Take care of yourself:
    • gym/good shape
    • confidence
    • good skin

Color discipline

  • Prefer neutrals / earth tones over loud mismatches
  • Core colors: black, white, gray, blue, brown
  • Avoid combos like red hoodie + bright pink jeans (he calls this “scaring the hoes”)

Oversized doesn’t mean random

  • Structure still matters:
    • shoulders
    • sleeve seams
    • pant break
  • Avoid rookie mistakes like pants that are too long, causing weird stacking

Don’t copy outfits one-to-one

  • Use TikTok/Pinterest for inspiration, but don’t replicate exactly
  • Different bodies/climates/lifestyles mean copied fits often won’t work or get worn

Notable locations / brands / products mentioned (end list)

Stores/brands

Hanes, Goodfellow, Gildan, Old Navy, blanks.com, ourscollection.com, Temu (warned against for jeans), H&M, Hollister, Uniqlo, ASOS, Saks, Nordstrom, Levi’s, Polo, North Face, Nike, Harley-Davidson, COS, Vince, Tommy Hilfiger

Shoe brands/models

New Balance, Asics, Samba Speedcats, Reebok Club C 85s, Vans Old/New Skools, Yeezy boots, Chelsea boots, Timberlands (Timbs), Doc Martens, Thursday boots, Nordstrom Elliot’s (dress shoes)

Accessories/examples (mentioned)

AirPod Maxes, Five Below earbuds, Chrome Hearts (glasses mentioned as an aspirational example), VVS diamonds (discussed negatively), moissanite (mentioned)

Community / platforms

Discord (outfit ratings), Twitch (live streams), Instagram (DMs)

Mentions specific contexts like winter climates (e.g., “Russia or Antarctica” / US winter storm) for puffer jacket advice.

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