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No offense to the other replies, but I don't feel they're answering your question. While the ideal answer is to be yourself and not chasing trends, many people still want to look nice.
I think one of the perks of being male is that there is so much great style that is considered timeless. I'm not very fashionable, but I try to buy things that won't look dated anytime soon.
I found this article that could be of help to you. It looks at 30 men from different decades that show off classic style, and even many of the older ones, if you borrowed aspects of their looks, you would still be stylish today.
30 Icons of Timeless Men's Style: The film stars, musicians, athletes and cultural figures who have left an indelible mark on the world of style
I want to bandwagon onto this comment, as I fully agree. Buy timeless and good quality clothing.
I'm not overly trendy, but I always dress well. If you're not interested in chasing trends, make it so you can dress well without paying attention. A few high quality t-shirts, several pairs of good (maybe even expensive) jeans and/or chinos, a couple of jackets/blazers to step it up. Some dress shirts and some accessories (belts, shoes, etc). Some of the best pieces I have are old fashions: houndstooth, solid colors, plaids of various styles, and etc.
I would also advocate for supporting sustainable, or at least local, clothing companies as much as possible, but that's a personal value.
Finally, don't chase fashion. I had a modelling coach once who gave me the most important piece of clothing advice I've ever received: it's not what you're wearing, it's how you feel wearing it. If you feel good, you'll stand a little taller, smile a little more easily, and bring your best self to meet the world. I was wearing a $20 Walmart blazer. Just some food for thought. Good luck and have fun with it!