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Though trends come and go, timeless wardrobe aesthetics such as workwear never seem to lose their allure. It's easy to see why — workwear is functional by nature, but it's also easily-styled. Best of all, it doesn't involve having to break the piggy bank thanks to OG brands like Dickies and Carhartt coming through with the affordable staples.

And these labels aren't just the go-tos of heavy-duty workers and shoppers on a budget, though. Kanye West has been known to indulge in wearing Dickies and Carhartt jackets, not only on the streets but on red carpets too, proving that affordable workwear has a place in every man's wardrobe.

For those looking for hard-wearing goods, Highsnobiety's resident curators have picked out some workwear essentials, from jackets and boiler suits to functional vests.

Scroll on for a look at more affordable workwear essentials.

Jackets

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CarharttDetroit Jacket
from $90
(Available at 2 Merchants)
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H&MCotton Shirt Jacket
$35
Buy at H&M
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Carhartt WIPMichigan Coat
$152
Buy at HHV
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Carhartt WIPMichigan Coat "Newcomb" Drill
$130
Buy at HHV
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DickiesInsulated Eisenhower Work Jacket
from $86
(Available at 4 Merchants)
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H&MLinen-Blend Shacket
$35
Buy at H&M

Boiler Suits & Dungarees

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CarharttDuck Bib Overalls
$80
Buy at Carhartt
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The Ragged PriestUtility Cargo Pants
$79
Buy at asos
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Carhartt WIPSimple Pant
$98
Buy at Carhartt WIP

Pants

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Carhartt WIPSingle Knee Pant
$97
Buy at HHV
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DickiesTough Max Cargo Work Pants
from $55
(Available at 5 Merchants)
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DickiesOriginal 874 Work Pants
from $40
(Available at 4 Merchants)
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CarharttWashed Duck Work Pants
$40
Buy at Carhartt
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Carhartt WIPNewel Pant "Newcomb" Drill
$87
Buy at HHV
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The Ragged PriestUtility Cargo Pants
$79
Buy at asos
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Carhartt WIPSimple Pant
$98
Buy at Carhartt WIP

Vests

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Carhartt WIPPrentis Vest Liner
from $141
(Available at 3 Merchants)
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DickiesLawrenceburg Vest
$130
Buy at HHV
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Carhartt WIPElmwood Vest
from $163
(Available at 4 Merchants)
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StüssyUtility Vest
$163
Buy at HHV

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