Wool/cotton crew neck sweater $160, cord shirt $115.

Sometimes shopping is simple, and usually it comes down to three basic things: fit, versatility, and price. Here’s two examples from Benson: a wool and cotton blend sweater is warmer than a hoodie, looks more grown-up than a hoodie, is 100 times more versatile than a hoodie, and for $160 it’s an affordable winter addition. Cord is all over the place this season, but what about Spring? Neutral blue/grey cord works for all seasons. And as long as you’ve got dark denim, chinos, or basic black pants, you’ll wonder why it took you so long to buy this shirt.

And there you have it, two simple pieces that guarantee a very high return on investment.