I’m not a fashion expert. I’m just an average Joe with a thirst for good outfits and a low tolerance for clothes that don’t pull their weight.

After years of following fashion blogs, accounts, and overthinking outfits that didn’t need overthinking, I realised something simple: the clothes I wear most are the ones that just work. No drama. No fuss. Just pure fire when needed.

This list isn’t trends. It’s what I actually reach for week after week. Stuff that survives real life, not just mirrors.

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1. A Proper Overshirt

This is the banker. An overshirt fixes lazy outfits instantly. T-shirt underneath, jeans or trousers, done. Works open or buttoned, indoors or out. Now I’m no scientist but I’m pretty sure this one item has saved me from looking underdressed more times than I can count.

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2. A Heavyweight Neutral T-Shirt

Not all T-shirts are created equal. A good heavyweight tee sits better, lasts longer, and doesn’t look tired after one wash. I bloody loveleh a tee that holds its shape and works solo or layered. This is one of those pieces that quietly does a lot of work.

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3. Straight-Leg Trousers

Slim but not strangling. Relaxed but not sloppy. Straight-leg trousers are chefs kisss when you get them right. They work with trainers, boots, overshirts, knits — basically everything. This is where smart casual actually starts making sense.

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4. A Fleece That Doesn’t Look Like Gym Gear

I avoided fleeces for years thinking they were all outdoorsy or sporty. Turns out I was wrong. A clean, neutral fleece is just pure fire for layering. Comfortable, practical, and weirdly flattering. This is one of those pieces I didn’t expect to wear as much as I do.

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5. Simple Leather Trainers

No loud logos. No madness. Just clean leather trainers that go with everything. I wear these more than anything else I own. They work with trousers, jeans, overshirts, coats — the lot. If you’re building a wardrobe, start here and build outward.

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Final Thought

I started DansFits because I’ve spent years learning what actually earns its place in a wardrobe. Same way you learn the importance of warming up properly or using the right kit to avoid injury — clothes are no different. The wrong ones hurt your confidence, the right ones just slot in.

I’m sharing what I’ve picked up along the way. Simple fashion, worn often, enjoyed properly.