Top 5 Basics Every Man Should Own

Anderson's stylist, Jill Swid, shares her top five fashion basics she believes every man should have in his wardrobe.

Anderson's stylist, Jill Swid, shares her top five fashion basics she believes every man should have in his wardrobe.
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I like seeing Anderson in colors, but I think purple or lavender doesn't suit him, so are check and flowery prints. Blue, navy, indigo, grey, chambray or denim or even red (like the the jumper he wore with white Ts underneath) are good for him. Pin stripes shirt is good on him... and in blue!
Jill, Anderson looks great!! I love the sweaters, especially the purple...and the jeans. The layered look is spot on, you really do a great job!!
Personally I think khaki's are over and that no man should have them in their wardrobe. Mostly techy geeks wear them and they never fit. Remember Steve Carell's character in Crazy Stupid Love? Just change his jeans for khakis...
The one thing I have noticed, and clearly I need to get a hobby, is the fit of the jackets in the upper arm, (guns) area.
I am sure it is a challenge to find a good fit, apparently Anderson loves to work out.
What a fun job you have!!
Anderson was hot before but now he is cool. I like to watch the show to see what he is wearing. In my office we talk about the Silver Fox all the time now. Anderson your new style shows off your incredible body. I am really happy to learn that Anderson"s clothes are affordable. I had no idea that he dresses in inexpensive and really new brands. Jill you are doing a really good job.
I watch the show and Anderson has never looked better, cool, chic. He's not trying too hard, but hits it out of the park each time. The colors are amazing loved the purple!!!
I think that Jill swid is doing a good job choosing the "look" for Anderson, however I am quite annoyed that she is no*****ching how the segments will air and what outfits are currently worn. I don't like watching and it seems like he has changed clothes 3 times for an hour long show. Jill should coordinate better with segment producers on how he will be viewed or how the segments will be broken down. Otherwise this is a great program!!!
I saw the show today and I really did learn something. First of all, I do enjoy watching the show. However, after watching the show, I decided to Google Anderson Cooper for today's date 12/09/2011 because I wanted to see if I could find the clothes or websites for the clothes that Anderson wears. I was glad to find soo many stores to purchase men's attire. I am going to look through all the stores and shop around until I find clothes that suites me. I like the way Anderson dresses. I think it looks very good. I can't believe that he always wears jeans and T-shirts. That is cool though. I also like wearing jeans and t-shirts but I also like to dress nice with button down shirts and trouser. It was hard for me to find stores to buy cloth that not only I like but that fits so hopefully, I would get lucky and find clothes that I not only could fit into and like but that are not too expensive. Thanks for creating this show, it did open my eyes and it gave me a direction toward a better wardrobe for a better and improved life.