The Best Cheap Clothes for Men That Will Last You For Years to Come

Gap knows how to do nineties right, after all it's the brand that introduced minimalism (and stellar playslists) to the suburban mall masses. If you want a pair of quality pants for a fair price, you needn't look far.

A quality wool sweater can easily run you hundreds of dollars–but not if you stop by J.Crew. The brand has some of the toastiest wool layers on the market for less than a hundred bucks. This marled pick is great for packing in the heat while adding a nice texture to your fit.

Baggu's clame to fame might be their reusable nylon totes but their expanded bag collection is equally great. The duck bag is a twist on the work tote, featuring a snap closure on top and a few handle options so you can carry, or wear, however you like.

For decades, Merrell has been serving up durable footwear for a fair price so you can go out there and get messy without wincing at the faintest sight of mud near your new kicks.

Nike makes great gym short and sick kicks, but we'd be remiss not to spotlight their sweatwear. Crew, hooded, or our pick, 1/4 zip top, the brand doesn't skimp on the heavyweaves and cloud-like interiors.

Something Swedish schoolkids and American adults can agree on. Stitched from durable vinylon fabric, the timeless design is made to last for years making it more than worth its dollar amount.

Kind of like the OG tech glove before they took over. Nowadays, you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone texting with bare digits in cold thanks to this guy. Despite it's popularity, it still rings in for less than $50.

Not all budget beanies are the same. Some fall apart after one wear, others pile up into an unwearble mess after you've thrown them in the wash leading you to buy a replacement. The point of saving is to keep your funds. This cotton beanie by Everlane is a solid one and done.

Patagonia's fleece program is unrivaled, and yet somehow their bestselling Snap-T stands out from the rest of the brand's cozy gold for its sheer quality and unique silhouette. The gorp-y sweater features a buttoned collar, chest pocket, and 100% recycled fleece that's as cozy as an actual lamb. It's made for the outdoors but you don't have to wear it with waterproof pants and hiking boots. Try it with a tasty pair of cords or even some shorts and sandals.

The best cheap clothes aren't just cheap, they're also a good value. And Carhartt's consistently one of the best values out there by any metric. Their double-knee work pants can handle a construction site, sure, but the stylish cognoscenti know that they look great just about everywhere else. Try them with a pair of classic sneakers, some burly boots, or a moc toe with a chunkier sole.

A golf jacket is a guaranteed good first impression. Slightly cropped and boxy, the silhouette is timeless and flattering on just about everyone. Go cozy casual and wear it over your comfiest hoodie, or you can even dress to the nines with a dressy button up shirt and some pleated trousers.

Clarks's Wallabee shoes straddle the fence between Old Man Style and cool kid. With industry-lauded English suede, cushy crepe soles, and a very respectable price tag, it makes sense that they've been worn by everyone from your favorite '90s rappers to the stylish octogenarian in your neighborhood.

Among the Bean's roster of legendary products is this humble tote bag. For decades, the Maine-based company has been crafting these little carryalls out of nearly-indestructable heavyweight canvas. How heavyweight, exactly? L.L. Bean says it can hold up to 500 lbs. Unless your typical grocery run includes slabs of lead, you probably won't ever have to test out that claim. But scores of decades-old vintage totes is enough to tell you that this will last you a long, long time.

There's a mountain of plain white tees we fancy, many of which are really affordable. You can't go wrong with versions from Uniqlo, Hanes, or Gildan—but the Kirkalnd Signature six-pack is our favorite. The fabric's not wimpy, the cut ain't too tight or too loose. And you actually don't need to have a Costco membership to get 'em (whew). If this was something you'd buy just one of, we might suggest another option. But a plain white T-shirt is an essential that you should have several of, so you might as well pad out your drawer with these.

Don't get us wrong—the Levi's 501 jean is the best jean of all time, and a great deal. But if you want to save a few more bucks, Dickies's regular-fit six-pocket jean is the jean to slip into.

Sportswear, loungewear, streetwear—Adidas does it all. But right now, they've made their Samba sneakers a total essential sneaker. It may be having a moment, but the Samba has staying power thanks to its classic design. And you can consistently find it for about $50, depending on where you look.

There are a lot of choices for outerwear. Whether it's a lightweight golf jacket, a chore coat, or a bomber, you're not making a wrong choice. The Levi's Trucker jacket is just as classic and always an amazing deal, considering all that you get. Namely, hardy denim, a perfect fit, and a grip of compliments.

For just a hair over twenty bucks, Russell Athletic makes a better hoodie than most. It makes sense. They did invent the hoodie, after all.

Think of loafers like the magical in-between shoe. It's dressier than a sneaker, but not as stuffy as a proper dress shoe. It's the Swiss Army knife of shoes, it does everything and you definitely need a pair. Specifically, the Weejun loafer. It's the best penny for your dollar and will solve any sartorial problem you come across.

These days, most people are wearing sweatpants for laying out, not working out. And you could do a lot worse than Champion's Reverse Weave sweatpants. They're beefy but pillowy soft. Plus, they're cut in the ideal relaxed fit that's neither sloppy and far from that tacky skinny jogger fit.

It's hard to get an actually good non-sneaker shoe for an affordable price that won't fall apart on you, negating the money you saved in the first place. Dr. Martens is the solution.

Calvin Klein's revolutionary boxer briefs have reigned supreme for years. The cut is sexy on every guy and the fabric has just the right stretch and softness. Though there are cheaper options we like, we can't deny just how good CK's are. So, since you'll buy undies in bulk anyway, you might as well get the mega-pack and increase the value you get per pair.