Men’s Casual Clothing
Of course, button-down shirts can always be worn with suits, but knits are a stylish option as well. |
Even if your company has gone business casual, it’s still recommended that you wear a suit on the days that you have business or client meetings scheduled. Not to worry, there are ways to wear a suit without looking like you’re going to a wedding. Fashionable colors for suits this season are still the traditional gray, navy and black. This season, however, earthy tones such as brown, taupe and khaki green are also making a presence.
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Rather than a suit and tie, go for a sports jacket instead. This adds some class to any work outfit with a touch of sportiness. You can wear a button-down or knit shirt under a sports jacket. And, as is the case with suits, choose one of this season’s fashionable colors to add some spice to your look.- Dress down everydays
To say that business wear has changed in the past couple of years is an understatement. And it’s not just the dot-commers that have changed the way they come to work; even consulting and law firms have altered their dress codes in order to promote comfort. In turn, productivity increases and companies maintain their competitive edges by keeping the best new twenty-somethings in their firm.
If your sports jacket is a tweed or bouclé wool, look at the colors or shades that are blended and stitched into the sports jacket, and bring out that color by wearing a knit in that shade. Knits are solid or ribbed. Different fabrics include merino or light wool, cashmere, and cotton, which can all be worn under sports jackets. The best part about knits is that they can be worn alone and still look appropriate enough for work. |
This season, it’s all about the neckline. From funnel necks to turtlenecks, mock necks to V-necks, crewnecks to zip down and polo necks, all of these options can be worn under a suit, sports jacket, or alone.
A little tip: while working, you can roll up your sleeves midway between your wrist and elbow. Just make sure your cuffs still look proper and aren’t too bunched up. Just keep your sleeves rolled down if you have a meeting. |
As for button-down shirts, the less busy the better. You can opt for a solid shirt with no pattern, but if you do go for a print, try stripes. Checks are even stylish this season, but you want the checks to be more faint and subtle rather than loud.
June 27th, 2008 at 9:08 am
great post! thanx for providing all the inputs on mens dressing specially the shirts. it will definitely help me in chosing the right color and texture of shirts before proceeding to a business meet
JWP
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