Around 4 years ago during freshman year in college, I started systematically changing my fashion choices.

First, I started wearing a lot more black. This is a practical choice. I figured out that I could wear roughly the same outfit everyday to class, concerts, semi formal events, parties, etc. without having to change. Putting on a slightly dressy sweater let me blend in at more formal events.

Second, when trying different brands of clothing, I try to find which ones fit me the best. Once I find something that I like, I stop buying all other brands and models and buy only the one I like. Owning a lot of the same articles of clothing has two huge advantages. First, I don’t have to go clothes shopping that often, and when I do, I know exactly what I want. I don’t have to worry if shirts look good on me or if a pair of pants fits. Second, I don’t have to worry about what to wear when I wake up. I just put on an roughly the same outfit I wore the day before. This saves me a bit of time every day.

Here is my basic outfit that has remained relatively unchanged for the last two years.

Black Levi's 514.

First up are the Levi’s 514 Jeans. I found them to be a straight and slim but not so tight that they are uncomfortable. They look good enough that I can wear them to classier events.

American Apparel 2001 Shirt

I love these shirts. They have a great ratio of comfort to cost. I also have a bunch of Woot shirts that are printed on these.

Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81 shoes.

I bought my first pair of Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81s in spring freshman year. I loved the classic design and colors. The thin sole and breathable fabric construction make these extremely comfortable. I can run in them, drive in them, and then wear them to a club or dinner party.

Casio Riseman GW9200-1.

This watch is rugged and durable. Its best features are atomic clock syncing and solar charging. Since it requires almost zero maintenance and is completely submersible, I can wear it everywhere.