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Men’s styling for the office should be elegant yet comfortable. That is why smart casual is the best solution. Find out how to choose the right clothes in this style, so you do not make a fashion faux-pas.
Smart casual is often referred to as sporty elegance. It combines formality with comfort, therefore it is a great option for the office. So what specific clothes are suitable?
Let’s start with a sports jacket, which is something like the foundation of smart casual style. The best choice is of course the slim fit. For colder days, go for wool or thicker material reinforced with synthetic yarn, while linen jackets are perfect for summer. As far as colors are concerned, you can opt for timeless shades of grey or navy blue, but check or peplite are also very stylish options.
When it comes to the bottom of your outfit, chinos are the best choice. They are semi-formal and therefore suitable for everyday wear. You can freely combine them with jackets and shirts
Grey jackets should be matched with black or slightly lighter grey pants, dark grey or black models with navy blue jackets, beige or granite pants with blue jackets, navy, khaki or light grey pants with beige jackets.
A casual style cannot do without a shirt as well. However, in this case you can opt for a less formal model, for example with delicate micro patterns or gingham check. The best material is certainly oxford cotton with a thicker linen weave or linen. You should also opt for a model with a hidden button-down collar. It will make your shirt look great with or without a tie. Also, make sure you have at least 5 shirts in your closet – one for each day at work.
However, if it gets much colder, you can easily replace your shirt with an elegant sweater. The best choice is a fitted, thin model, especially turtlenecks or a sweater with a heart neckline. Minimalist sweaters in gray or navy blue are also great.
What kind of men ‘s shoes to choose for the office? Classic shoes, such as oxfords, derby or brogues, are the best choice. The latter are especially popular when it comes to smart casual style, because they are a bit less formal. They are characterized by decorative rosette perforations on the top, as well as stitching, openwork and serrated edges. As far as the color of shoes is concerned, black and brown are good choices for grain leather and all shades of brown for suede
Outerwear is an equally important element of styling. Outerwear for the office should be elegant and stylish. A great choice will be short, double-breasted coat inspired by classic petrol-coat in dark blue or herringbone grey. A husky jacket, with characteristic diamond-shaped quilting, will also be a good choice.
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