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" The $1,000 Wardrobe The strategy: If it&amp;#039;s leather, don&amp;#039;t go cheap. Pay a little extra for your shoes and your belt. (You do wear them the most, after all.) Beyond that, simple essentials such as a gray suit and both a white and dark dress shirt will serve you well in any scenario.  How to spend it: Two-button wool suit by Banana Republic: $473. Cotton shirt (opposite) by Club Monaco: $69. Leather shoes by Johnston &amp;amp;amp; Murphy: $198. Stainless-steel watch by DKNY: $85. Leather belt by Allen-Edmonds: $88. Cotton shirt (below) by Izod: $40. Silk tie by J.Crew: $40.  Your total: $993* *What to do with the extra $7: One good shoeshine, with tip.   The $2,000 Wardrobe The strategy: If you&amp;#039;ve got two grand to spend, chances are you&amp;#039;re the type of guy who finds himself in more formal situations. Make sure to nab yourself a luxurious tie, and don&amp;#039;t skimp on the shoes. With the extra cash, you can now extend into the casual as well, with some crisp, dark jeans and a duffel bag to tote it all around in.  How to spend it: Two-button wool jacket by DKNY: $595. Cotton shirt, Hickey by Hickey Freeman: $165. Silk tie, Hickey by Hickey Freeman: $105. Wool trousers by DKNY: $225. Leather shoes by Banana Republic: $225. Cotton T-shirt by Theory: $85. Jeans by Diesel: $200. Canvas and-leather duffel bag by Cole Haan: $395  Your total: $1,995*  *What to do with the extra $5: Next time you order a drink, throw in an extra five for top-shelf.   The $3,500 Wardrobe The strategy: Here is where you begin reaching the upper echelons of fine tailoring. So spend on quality in your suit and jacket. Add in versatile cashmere to your casual stuff, and spend a little extra on some fine cotton in your shirts. A leather duffel will last you a lifetime.  How to spend it: Two-button wool suit by Ralph Lauren Black Label: $1,495. Cotton shirt (opposite) by Salvatore Ferragamo: $250. Silk tie by Ralph Lauren Purple Label: $145. Leather shoes by Hugo Boss: $295. Three-button silk-and-linen jacket by J.Crew: $350. Cotton shirt (below) by Hugo Boss: $125. Cashmere sweater by J.Crew: $168. Cotton chinos by Dockers: $70. Leather duffel bag by Coach: $595.  Your total: $3,493.* *What to do with the extra $7: Double cheeseburger, extra pickles.   The $5,000 Wardrobe The strategy: You&amp;#039;re living the dream. And so you&amp;#039;re going to need a few nice shirts, one for lunch at the Four Seasons and another for dinner at Morton&amp;#039;s. You&amp;#039;ll change your tie, too. So get two of those and a pocket square to go with them. You&amp;#039;re spending four figures on your suit and jacket, so make sure they&amp;#039;re tailored just right. Finally, splurge on some handcrafted leather shoes.  How to spend it: Three-button three-piece wool suit (below) by Versace: $2,000. Cotton shirt (below) by Dolce &amp;amp;amp; Gabbana: $200. Silk tie by Louis Vuitton: $145. Two-button cotton suit (opposite) by Etro: $1,400. Cotton shirt (opposite) by Charles Tyrwhitt: $100. Silk pocket square by Etro: $85. Leather shoes by Cesare Paciotti: $476. Cotton trousers by Salvatore Ferragamo: $225. Striped cotton shirt by Canali: $250. Silk tie by Canali: $110.  Your total: $4,991.*  *What to do with the extra $9: Light it on fire. You can afford to. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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