Men frequently agonize over the ideal of ‘business casual’–and it’s often obvious when we see full suits on Friday, or dark denim which is not appropriate. The correct answer varies but, there are a few basics to have to ensure you can go from business or casual to business casual.
(1) A sports jacket with minimal or no print to avoid the Professor-look; (2) light sweaters preferably v-necks as they add to the openness of the look and work well with tees (casual) or dress shirts; (3) khakis can be mature just get them in flat-front to avoid the ‘fatherly’ appearance of pleats; and (4) button-down shirts; I am a fan of cotton broadcloth because they’re softer and less stiff-looking but, the choice is yours!
Some basics will take you week to week, and allow you to stretch your suits more appropriately!
FYI – question has come up about corduroy. Blueprint believes it can be done casually and even for business attire as long as you’re not an attorney presenting in court or a business executive pitching to the Board. Stick to a thinner wale…..
