
With a bit of spandex stretch, these are available in sizes 33x32-38x30. If denim isn’t your go-to, these straight-leg pants are a grown-up take on cords. These ones get high marks for comfort and shape. Gap’s Washwell jeans are a heavy denim with a bit stretch that wear well over time. Keep the cut classic (like this long-sleeve tee) and opt for some colour (like hot pink or bright blue) or a print, like green or purple tie dye. If basics are feeling a too predictable, step away from the black/white/grey/navy shades. If the standard red/black check is a little too on the nose, the burgundy/black option (pictured) is a great colour combo. There’s no escaping a plaid shirt in Canada, so we’re embracing it with this classic from Mark’s. Available at Old Navy.Įvery closet needs a grab-and-go hoodie and this fleece sweatshirt is available in sizes XS-XXL and gets excellent reviews for comfort and softness. Pairs well with khakis, jeans or tapered sweatpants.

Roll-neck sweaters are just the right amount of preppy this one comes in three colours (sage, grey and soft orange, pictured). To add a print to the mix, a gingham button-down is office-ready - wear it closed, layered with a Henley or under a vest. The white is crisp and stylish and the taupe is very on-trend (but not too trendy) for 2021. You can tuck it into dress pants or wear it loose with jeans. Want to step it up a little from a Henley shirt but don’t want to make the leap right to a button-down dress shirt? Polo shirts fall right in between, with a collar (a must for some office environments) and two buttons. Half-zip sweaters are everywhere right now because they are both comfortable and polished enough for the office - there are 18 different colours to choose from here, from basic grey to a punchy blue.

Old Navy has a smart striped version (pictured) currently on sale for $12. First, choose a fit ( slim fit, classic or big and tall) and find a colour that works on its own, or layer it under another shirt. Next up is a Henley, a casual staple that softens with wear and wash. These classic Fruit of the Loom crew neck shirts comes in a pack of four, with seven different colour options and sizes S-3XL. There’s no such thing as having too many white T-shirts (or grey, or black, or blue). For this roundup of key pieces for men, we’ve kept all items under $50 and offered lots of variety for WFH (work from home) looks, durable stuff for those who work outside, and easy pieces for lounging.

If there’s more than one coming-apart-at-the-seams piece of clothing in your wardrobe rotation, a slight revamp for fall is in order.
