When you read the title, you probably thought to yourself about all the other things you can do with $1k. You can dine at a fancy restaurant, go on a road trip, buy the latest iPad, or even fill up your car with gas.

However, some essentials actually go a long way by coming in handy at the most urgent of times. If you’re lucky, they can even pay back twofold or threefolds in the long term.

So, if you are ready to up your fashion game, check out this list for male must-haves for $1K.

1. A Well-Fitted Suit

Yes, you can always get a hand-me-down from your older brother, cousin, or maybe even get a nice steal from the thrift store for $50. But here’s what will probably happen: the suits will either be extremely ill-fitted, won’t be of the best quality, or the fabric might not suit you. You’ll also face these disadvantages when you opt for a cheaper suit and it won’t leave a lasting impression on those around you either. This is why a well-fitted suit is important. You can get it in a color that compliments you, a size that fits well, with a silhouette that is bound to make heads turn.

The Lazy Artist Gallery/Pexels | It is time to visit your nearest tailor

2. A Comfortable Mattress

Many people consider mattresses to be unnecessary. Their argument is that you can sleep anywhere, which is true but that sleep won’t be quality sleep. Sleep is essential to your physical and mental well-being, which is why you have to prioritize rest over pretty much everything else in life. Sleeping on an old mattress or no mattress will only affect your health negatively and so, rather than having your work quality compromised due to a lack of sleep, get yourself a comfortable mattress.

Pixabay/Pexels | Trust us on this one, get a comfortable mattress.

3. A Quality Coat

When you think of a successful businessman, you envision a man with a nice suit, a fancy watch, and a beautiful trench coat resting on his shoulders. Coats are an essential part of an attire and if you want to make the right impression, you need to have the right coat. The $1k you spend on a coat will translate into you putting the best impression on the right kind of people.

Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels | When your outerwear is impressive, nothing else matters that much

So, rather than splurging on a branded t-shirt, up your fashion game with these three must-haves.