Friday, the official ‘business casual’ day typically means no suits.
For many guys, suits are the more comfortable, easy option since business casual can be tricky and leaves a lot of room for misinterpretation. As a general rule of thumb, business casual should be something less formal than a suit but still professional looking.
Here are a few great tips for what to wear on business casual Fridays this fall.
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Blazers or sports jackets always look great. Less formal than a suit but still strong and professional. Choose a classic brown houndstooth or a more noticeable windowpane for those Fridays when you want to stand out.
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Pair your jacket with chinos or slacks. Jeans are great if your office is super casual, but stick with slacks if you work in a bank or a law office. Go for a neutral tan or chino that allows your sport coat to be the star.
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Cooler autumn weather also means sweaters. Choose a pullover knit to wear under your sport coat or blazer. A navy pullover looks stunning with the brown houndstooth, is on trend and will keep you warm even on the coolest fall days. In fact, if you wear jeans, a sweater or sweater vest under your blazer will dress them up nicely.
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Dress up any casual look with a white oxford men’s dress shirt. You can’t go wrong with this shirt and it will work with any color combination.
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A camel colored scarf wrapped jauntily around the throat adds the perfect dash of sartorial swag. Choose a cashmere scarf in darker shades to compliment your blazer.
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Get groomed! A fresh shave, slicked backed hair and clean fingernails add polish to any casual outfit. Look the part of the detail-oriented professional that you are with personal grooming.