Men’s Smart Casual Outfits For Work

Finding the right outfit for work can be a process. You want to look professional, you want to fit in, not look too casual, not look too formal, and you want to wear something you feel comfortable in. There’s a lot of requirements in this seemingly simple dress code. If you’re struggling to find the right men’s work outfits, this is the blog for you. Read on for smart casual professional outfit recommendations, more about smart casual attire, and, last but not least, how to make smart casual attire work in your style…

 

 SUAVE OWL Pale Blue Shirt, Jenson Suit Trousers, 35mm Belt Dark Brown

 

Why Is Smart Casual Attire Good For Work?

Smart casual men’s style, sometimes referred to as business casual style or semi-formal men’s style, is a blend of casual and formal elements that lands you somewhere between both. Whilst these three phrases are often used interchangeable, business casual style often specifically refers to more professional and refined outfits.

 

 

Smart casual men’s attire makes for fantastic professional wear because of this blend of casual and formal. It makes you professional and comfortable, perfect for a day of work. Read on for more about how to make men's smart casual work outfits work for you!

 

 

Smart Casual Evening Look - Get The Look

 

How Can Smart Casual Outfits Work For You

Men’s smart casual outfits blend aspects of casual and formal dressing. This means that you can opt to wear some of your favourite styles, meaning you can express yourself in a style you feel comfortable with whilst remaining work appropriate.

 

 

Are you a fan of a particular suit piece? Lover of a waistcoat or fan of a suit jacket? Do you have an affinity for a certain casualwear item such as chinos, jeans, or T-shirts? With the right smart casual outfit and right item, there’s no reason you cannot wear these for work. Read on for more about men’s smart casual work outfits..

 

 

 Miami Sky Blue Waistcoat, SUAVE OWL White T-shirt, Hurricane Fit Jeans, White Mallard Trainer

 

How To Put Together A Men’s Smart Casual Outfit

Achieving the perfect men’s smart casual outfit for work couldn’t be simpler. There’s only a few steps required for finding the right smart casual men’s work outfit for you.

 

 

Getting the right blend of casual and formal is an essential aspect to making smart casual outfits. The perfect smart casual men’s outfit will have core casual pieces and core formal pieces, either completely split down the middle or with more formal pieces. This means that there are plenty of ways to implement your favourite styles into an outfit that still works for you. When putting together a smart casual outfit for men, think about the blend you have as you’re making it to ensure you end up meeting the requirements!

 

 SUAVE OWL Navy Shirt, Regular Fit Chino Taupe

 

Consider if your work has a dress code. Have you been advised to wear business casual attire? If so, you may want to keep it on the more formal side of smart casual and avoid overtly casual pieces like T-shirts. Whilst smart casual attire often makes for fantastic work or office wear, make sure it is appropriate to wear in your specific work situation.

 

 

Whilst smart casual men’s attire can be fantastic for work, it will not work if what you are wearing is unkempt or just simply inappropriate. The office is not the right place for a graphic T-shirt with your favourite band, slogan, or inappropriate language on it. Furthermore, the office is not the right place for creased, stained items. Make sure your items are work-appropriate, clean, and presentable for your clients, coworkers, and boss!

 

Men’s Smart Casual Outfits For Work

Now you know more about men’s smart casual outfits, their requirements, and how to make them benefit you, you may be wanting some inspiration! Here are some SUAVE OWL recommended men’s smart casual outfits for work for you to try…

 

 

Men’s Everyday Work Outfits

There’s no reason you shouldn’t feel fantastic in a men’s office outfit for a regular day.

 

 

 Smart Casual Jenson Suit & Chino - Get The Look

 

For an outfit that works every time, consider a SUAVE OWL T-shirt with suit trousers and brogues. It’s simple, comfortable, and effective. If you don’t care for the idea of wearing a T-shirt to work, this outfit can work just as well with a SUAVE OWL polo shirt or a short-sleeve button up! This ensemble is particularly useful for hotter days.

 

 

If you’re not a fan of suit trousers, try this ensemble instead. A SUAVE OWL formal shirt, a suit jacket, your favourite pair of chinos, and your go-to brogues make a fantastic men’s smart casual outfit for work. Add a tie or bow tie, braces or a belt, and an overcoat and winter accessories for colder months. For a similar outfit, you could also try a SUAVE OWL formal shirt, a waistcoat, chinos, and brogues. 

 

 Sam's Semi-Formal Outfit - Get The Look

 

For colder months, you could opt for jeans or chinos with a jumper, brogues, and an overcoat. As long as you keep all of these elements well-presented and ironed, there’s no reason this can’t work perfectly well as a smart casual ensemble!

 

Men’s Outfits For A Big Day At Work

There will be days at work where you want to make a bigger impression. Whether you have a big meeting, important presentation, a networking event, or a critical event, the professional first impression your outfit makes can be key to setting the tone right and boosting your confidence. For smart casual men’s work outfits with a little more professional punch, here are our SUAVE OWL recommendations.

 

 

 

A two-piece suit ensemble is appropriate for a big day at work. However, you can introduce more smart casual elements by removing your suit jacket. A SUAVE OWL shirt, suit trousers, brogues, and braces makes a smart impression whilst keeping you comfortable. 

 

 

Another outfit we would recommend is matching suit trousers and a suit jacket with brogues and either a SUAVE OWL formal shirt, polo shirt, or T-shirt in a neutral colour. Which of these three options you opt for can be dependent on your personal tastes, your work culture, and just how formal you want the impression to be. You could also swap the suit jacket for a waistcoat, although this ensemble may work best with a SUAVE OWL formal shirt.

 

 

For a scholarly impression, try a suit jacket, neutral chinos, brogues, and a jumper. Underneath, either wear a T-shirt or a formal shirt, if you enjoy the pop of the collar. You could also swap the suit jacket for suit trousers to maintain the casual and formal balance whilst wearing less layers.

 

Style With SUAVE OWL

For more smart casual men’s style guides, read Mastering The Art of Semi Formal Attire For Men and Smart Casual Men's Outfits For Summer. For more about suit styling, read  The Ultimate Guide To Men's Suits and Navigating Men's Formal Wear: A Comprehensive Style Guide.

 

 

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