Watches are an essential piece in every stylish young man’s arsenal . They are the perfect way to accessorize and add a bit of personality to an outfit . They are also the perfect way to be on time which we at UniGent believe is an essential part of being a true UniGent . Above are five timepieces we believe are the perfect addition to any young man’s watch collection or as the perfect first watch . They are all less than $400 dollars and are made by reputable watchmakers . Adding some personality to your wrist need not break the bank .

1. Fossil Goodwin Chronograph ($145)

2. Corniche Heritage 40 ($365)

3. Daniel Wellington Sheffield ($305)

4.MVMT Slate ($150)

Here are a few essentials we at UniGent believe are necessary in keeping you prepared for the day to day grind of college . For many you end up spending the whole day on campus and are not able to head back home or to your residence/halls to grab something you might need . Its important to keep hydrated throughout the day and there is no need to have to buy bottled water , just bring your own stylish water bottle from home. You will probably spend some time in the library and so a decent pair of headphones are a must . During the day you will end up touching a lot of germ infested surfaces and the last thing you need in college is to get sick . Some lip balm and chewing gum are essential for giving your lips and breath some love .Having a little umbrella on standby is always handy . Sorry to say it but college is the time for you to start accepting your an adult , therefore its important you are on time and why not be on time in style with a beautiful watch . Your bank cards and student ID and general ID need a home and that home cannot be a wallet with velcro time for a big boy wallet , invest in something leather and not too bulky. 

Here are our recommendations for the above :

1.Herschel Backpack

2.Voss Water Bottle

3.Compact Umbrella ( Will fit in your bag )

4.Daniel Wellington Sheffield Watch

5.Raincoat

6.Ralph Lauren Brown Leather Wallet

7.Beats By Dre Solo 3 Wireless Headphones

8.Hand Sanitizer

9.Blistex Lip Medex

Once you have your wardrobe staples it’s time to kick it up a notch . It’s time to go from well dressed to super well dressed and once again UniGent is here to guide you every step of the way . 

You will find that a lot of the above items of clothing are also versatile and are items of clothing you can wear regularly and work throughout the year . We have basically tried to have a direct upgrade from the basics we spoke about in the 10 style basics post to give your wardrobe a classy edge .Once more you can find all the above items of clothing from Zara ,H&M,Topman and Asos online. For more expensive options look at the likes of Ralph Lauren , Banana Republic and Aldo for the shoes.  Here we go :

1.Black Vans Old Skool

2.Polo necks

3.Ripped Jeans

4.Brown/Tan Suede bomber jacket

5.Cable-knit sweaters

6.White oxford shirt with mandarin collar

7.Brown/Tan Chelsea boots

8.Parka with fur

9. Shawl-collared knit cardigan

Sneakers can be the focal point of an outfit therefore it is important that you choose wisely .The above sneakers are ones’s that I believe are essentials in any young gent’s wardrobe . They are versatile , they are comfortable and most importantly they are stylish . They are also timeless and lowkey and aside from the Yeezy Powerphase Calabasas Greys we've tried to steer clear from hypebeast-esque type sneakers . 

1.Adidas Stan Smiths

2.Vans Old Skool

3.Adidas Gazelle

4.Nike Airforce 1 Ultra-knit

The world today has seen the emergence of the importance of the way guys are dressed . No longer is the onus only on girls to make an effort with regards to style .That being said here at unigent we like to keep it simple as we understand that not everybody has a huge budget . 

To simplify the process above are a couple of absolute style essentials that you can use as a base to build a stylish wardrobe . They can be found at most major retailers such as your local Zara , h&m and Topman . Or in the increasingly digital world have a look at Asos or the online stores of the stores listed above . These essentials are perfect for everyday attire be that for high-school or college or the perfect weekend outfit . Looking good need not be time-consuming or too expensive .

1. A pair of versatile minimal sneakers :

2. Well-fitted t-shirts

3. A good pair of dark jeans 

4. A well-fitted bomber jacket 

5. Plain sweatshirts 

6. White oxford shirt

7.Brown/Tan Chukka boots

8.A hooded parka

9.Knit-sweaters