Thank you for the hilarious article on 22 items every man should own (The ultimate men’s capsule wardrobe, 16 November). I’m proud to say that I have none of those in my wardrobe. I have plenty of shirts, but nothing plain. I don’t wear T-shirts (the round neck is an abomination). I have plenty of shoes but no brogues, and I definitely don’t own a suit any more. Chinos – what sort of person wears chinos these days? The quirky jumper I can do, but not with hoops. As for waterproof coats and that hideous nylon thing ... are you serious?
Most of my jeans look as if I’ve been attacked by wolves. I rip and embellish them to create a unique, scruffy style precisely so I don’t look anything like Mr Brogues and Chinos.
Broc Silva
Newport, Isle of Wight
• With reference to the men’s minimalist wardrobe, there are other colours than black, you know. I have spent years trying to persuade men to dress like me – in colour.
Men, your wardrobe should be full of bright, vibrant clothing that expresses who you are (unless, of course, you are dull and boring and wedded to the establishment), and you should own multiple pairs of shoes (that are not white, brown or black) with coloured laces and beautifully patterned socks. Please don’t bring boring back, it’s so depressing.
Paul Taroni
Alton, Hampshire
• I enjoyed the article about reducing a man’s wardrobe to nail a signature style. But the £2,656.35 estimated cost of the capsule collection is way out of my price range. If the Guardian wants to take on the challenge of a subtle rejig of a 66¼-year-old’s wardrobe, I would be happy to contribute 35p.
Gerald Duffy
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
• Thanks, Helen Seamons, for your fashion advice. A tad under three grand should have me looking very dapper. I’ve started with the white T-shirt.
Diarmuid Bolger
Upper Norwood, London
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