When shopping for antique and vintage wardrobes and armoires for your home, there are several things to keep in mind, not least of which is question number 1: What is the difference between an armoire and a wardrobe? There are many things that we can’t control — the weather, the economy, the fact that college football needs a playoff system. How we present ourselves to strangers and new acquaintances, however, is not one of them. When you shake hands with a potential partner, they form an instant impression of you which is not easily dislodged. First impressions are powerful because until we begin to speak, they are the only bits of information we have to make a snap decision as to whether we like or trust someone. Countless communication studies have shown a man’s visual appearance is initially more powerful than what he says; ignore your wardrobe at your own risk. Get it right and you’ll have something that can take you from beach to wedding to bar to work and beyond. Immaculately turned out for each, yet using a streamlined selection of clothing. Buying Considerations Armoires have been around since medieval times, and initially they may have housed weapons and armor. In their early days, armoires were often adorned with elaborate carvings and lavish paintings, particularly in Renaissance-era France. During the 18th century and later, armoires were widely known as “presses” for hanging clothes, and they were so large that they swallowed up the room where they stood. In today’s modern homes, an antique armoire can be a striking, architectural work of art amid comparably unadorned furnishings. Whether you’re using your piece in the kitchen for cookware or as a food pantry, in the bedroom for clothes or in the living room as a media console, it will likely become a lovable focal point.

Imagine not having to worry about what to wear, safe in the knowledge that whatever occasion arises, you’re equipped with the sartorial tools to deal with it. That’s the beauty of a minimalist wardrobe. A clothing collection comprised of everything a man needs – and nothing he doesn’t. No dead weight, no trends, just time-honoured essentials that can always be relied on.So, are you ready to rebuild your style from the ground up? Here’s everything that should be present within a minimal wardrobe, split into handy sections. All killer, no filler.

Now that you’ve chosen which outline to follow, here are the ground rules for getting the most out of the capsule wardrobe experiment:You’re not alone. Today, it’s a word mostly used to describe a certain modern aesthetic. One that values blank space, a monochrome colour palette and clean lines above all else. You have a specific uniform you wear that is required by the nature of your work. The only time you need personal clothing is when you have time off in the evenings and your weekends. You wear a suit rarely, but when you do you like to look sharp as being a man of detail you pay attention to the small things. Use as many items as you can from your existing wardrobe to fill your capsule before shopping for the missing items It will take time before you find your own style. Start small. Buy cheaper stuff and try them out. See how you feel in them. Do you look good in them? Do other people compliment you on your style? Do you feel comfortable wearing it? When you find stuff you like, start investing in more expensive, better quality stuff. This process is long and it will take years to develop your own style. Trust me, your views on the world are not the same in late 20’s and in late 30’s.