Category Archives: Business Casual

Smart casual outfits that are informal but appropriate for the office

Awkward

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Jeff

See that awkward, uncomfortable look on my face?  That’s the look that says, “I don’t like this ‘smart casual’ dress code and would really feel more comfortable in this outfit … Continue reading

Do the Unexpected

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Jeff

Camel hair jacket, blue shirt, foulard tie, cordovan penny loafers.  Pair them with gray or brown flannel pants, and it’s an attractive and fairly ordinary combination.  But swap the trousers … Continue reading

Remember

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Jeff

Most of Europe and many of their former colonies observe November 11th, the anniversary of World War I’s end, as a day to remember war dead.  It’s common to wear … Continue reading

Comfy

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Jeff

  Let’s face it, tailored clothing is not usually the most comfortable way to dress.  Jackets, buttoned-up collars, ties, leather-soled shoes – all can be constrictive and are certainly less … Continue reading

Casual Friday

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Jeff

Cotton trousers, like khakis/chinos or these corduroys, generally aren’t good for dressy, formal occasions because they don’t drape well and wrinkle easily.  But they’re perfect for casual Fridays when a … Continue reading

It’s nice to be noticed

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Jeff

It’s nice to be noticed, and my friend Lauren has kindly taken notice and featured me last week on her new blog, South by Style.  I don’t pretend to have … Continue reading

Military Jacket Casual

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Jeff

Jacket: No-name military-style jacket, thrifted, $5 Shirt: Land’s End, thrifted, $5 Khakis: Brooks Brothers, bought secondhand online, $20 Shoes: Alden for Brooks Brothers, store sale, $450 Total: $480 If I’d … Continue reading

Tie & Jeans

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Jeff

Jacket: Leonard Cox & Co, thrifted, $5 Shirt: Land’s End, gift, $0 Sweater: J Crew, thrifted, $5 Jeans: Levis 514s, Amazon, $36 Shoes: BA Mason Executive Imperials, thrifted, $20 Tailoring: … Continue reading

Business Casual

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Jeff

The boss has declared business casual in my office through the end of the week, so I’m dressed down today.  All of the clothes I’m wearing are Brooks Brothers, but … Continue reading

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