Dress code guide

Business Casual for Men: A Repeatable Outfit System

Business casual gets easier when you stop treating it as a vague aesthetic and use a formality ladder: trousers, shirt, layer and shoes.

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The base formula

Start with chinos or wool trousers, an oxford or knit polo, and leather shoes or clean minimal sneakers where allowed.

Add one structured layer

A blazer, overshirt or fine-gauge knit can raise polish without turning the outfit into a suit.

Read the room

The actual office is the dress code. Match the formality level of competent peers, then keep your own fit and color preferences.