Men’s Wardrobe Essentials

The pieces a man's wardrobe is built on: shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts and chinos in neutral colours. Designed by Blankdays to be combined with each other and worn for years.

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    THE SHIRT NAVY

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  • THE SHIRT ARMY OLIVE

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  • THE SHIRT WHITE

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  • THE HOODIE CLEAN BEIGE

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  • THE SWEATSHIRT BLACK

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  • TENCEL™ SWEATSHIRT DARK OLIVE

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  • THE SWEATSHIRT BLUE MELANGE

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  • THE HOODIE BLACK

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  • THE HOODIE NAVY

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  • THE SHIRT BEACH YELLOW

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  • TENCEL™ SWEATSHIRT DARK NAVY

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  • THE HOODIE BLUE MELANGE

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  • THE CHINO DESERT BEIGE- SHORT

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  • THE CHINO DARK NAVY- LONG

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  • THE LINEN SHIRT WHITE

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  • THE LINEN SHIRT NAVY

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  • SHORT SLEEVE LINEN SHIRT ARMY OLIVE

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  • SHORT SLEEVE LINEN SHIRT WHITE

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Men’s Wardrobe Essentials

The pieces you reach for every day

What counts as a wardrobe essential?

A wardrobe essential is a garment you reach for every week. It fits well, goes with most of what you own and still looks good after many washes. Most men need fewer clothes than they think. A small set of well-made basics covers work, weekends and evenings.

The Blankdays essentials

  • The shirt: 100% Tencel™, regular fit, button-down collar and a slightly rounded hem, with Corozo buttons instead of plastic. Available in white, black, navy, army olive, sky blue, beach yellow and desert beige. See all shirts, or a linen shirt for warm days.
  • The hoodie: 390 gsm organic cotton, brushed inside, double-layer hood and reinforced shoulder seams. See all hoodies.
  • The sweatshirt: 390 gsm GOTS-certified organic cotton with a straight, tailored fit. The Tencel™ version is 380 gsm, a 50/50 blend with long-staple organic cotton. See all sweatshirts.
  • The chino: a blend of Tencel™ and cotton, with double front buttons and a small extra pocket for your car key. Long and short versions. See all trousers.

A capsule wardrobe in five pieces

  1. One white shirt for work and dinners.
  2. One navy or black hoodie for weekends.
  3. One crew neck sweatshirt to layer over a shirt.
  4. One pair of beige or navy chinos.
  5. A few t-shirts in neutral colours underneath it all.

Every combination of these works. Add colour later, one piece at a time.

Why quality matters more for essentials

The pieces you wear most wear out fastest. That is why Blankdays uses heavier fabrics, shifts the side seams forward so they don't twist, and pre-washes materials so they keep their shape. A hoodie worn 100 times costs less per wear than three cheaper ones that lose their shape after a season. Read more about how we make our clothes, or see our organic clothing, black clothing and white clothing.

About Blankdays

Blankdays is a Swedish menswear label founded in 2018 by Johan Lundell. It was started around one question: what does a man actually need in his wardrobe, and how do you make those pieces as good as possible? The answer is a focused range of shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts and chinos, designed in Sweden and made in Portugal in GOTS-certified organic cotton and Tencel™, in colours that work together. These essentials are the core of the Blankdays label.

Frequently asked questions

What are the essential clothing items every man should own?

A white shirt, a crew neck sweatshirt, a hoodie, a pair of chinos and a few quality t-shirts in neutral colours. Together they cover most everyday situations.

What colours work best for a minimalist wardrobe?

Navy, black, white, grey and beige. They combine with each other, so every top works with every pair of trousers.

What is Tencel™?

Tencel™ is a fibre made from wood pulp in a closed production system. It feels smooth and silky, breathes well and is used in Blankdays shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, chinos and boxer shorts.

How should a men's shirt fit?

The shoulder seam should sit at the edge of your shoulder, and you should be able to button it without the fabric pulling. Blankdays shirts have a regular fit and a rounded hem, so they work tucked in or out.

What size chino should I choose?

Blankdays chinos follow this guide: XS = W28 L28, S = W30 L30, M = W32 L30, L = W34 L32, XL = W36 L32, XXL = W38 L34.

How many pieces do I need for a capsule wardrobe?

There is no fixed number. Start with five to ten basics that all combine, then add pieces as you notice what you miss.

Are Blankdays essentials sustainable?

They are made from GOTS-certified organic cotton and Tencel™ from certified wood sources. Buying fewer, longer-lasting pieces is the biggest step either way.

Is a hoodie or a sweatshirt more versatile?

The crew neck sweatshirt. It works over a shirt for a smarter look and on its own for weekends. The hoodie is more casual.

How should I wash my wardrobe essentials?

Wash at 30–40°C, inside out, and air dry. Skip the tumble dryer to keep fit and colour longer.

What is the difference between a regular and a tailored fit?

A regular fit has room through the body. A tailored fit follows the body a little closer without being tight. Blankdays sweatshirts and hoodies have a straight, tailored fit.