What classic style looks like
Start with an Oxford shirt, dark jeans, and shoes you can keep clean. A navy blazer can come later if your week calls for one.
Start with these wardrobe essentials
- Navy blazer
- Oxford shirt
- dark straight jeans
- gray trousers
- brown leather shoes
Three classic outfit formulas
Everyday
- Oxford shirt
- dark jeans
- leather sneakers
Work
- Navy blazer
- white shirt
- gray trousers
- loafers
Evening
- Fine knit polo
- navy trousers
- brown suede shoes
What to pause before buying
Before buying something new, see if you can make three outfits with clothes you own.
- Trend pieces that only work for one season
- Oversized logos
- Buying several versions of the same formal item
Use the profile without becoming a uniform
You can bring in parts of your second style, too. Try changing the shoes or outer layer first, and keep what you enjoy wearing.