What smart casual style looks like
Try a knit polo with chinos and leather sneakers. You can swap in a blazer or loafers when you need to look a little sharper.
Start with these wardrobe essentials
- Unstructured blazer
- knit polo
- chinos
- dark jeans
- loafers or leather sneakers
Three smart casual outfit formulas
Everyday
- Knit polo
- chinos
- leather sneakers
Work
- Unstructured blazer
- Oxford shirt
- dark trousers
Date
- Textured overshirt
- plain tee
- dark jeans
- suede shoes
What to pause before buying
Before buying something new, see if you can make three outfits with clothes you own.
- Very formal pieces with no casual counterpart
- Athletic shoes that dominate the outfit
- Shirts that are too long to wear untucked
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.