Business Casual Attire For Men & Dress Code Explained with Lookbook Outfits

[@gentlemansgazette]

What's your take on business casual?

[@nathanprice2853]

So many men get it so wrong by bad fit, ugly shoes, and baggy, dark "dress" shirts. Like khaki pants with a red "dress shirt" Makes me cringe because business casual is so easy!

[@Lukeeiiee]

what's wrong with white socks?

[@ramy21602]

Black Oxfords, black Socks, a black pair of trousers with a black lether Belt, a White shirt with a black tie and a V neck sweater. Maybe a watch if you want.

[@RafiqueAdzamTechVlog]

gentleman's gazette Your clothes are perfect

[@fountaincap]

It's probably my favorite dress code. Allows me to still maintain a professional look and feel but grants me more freedom to have fun mixing and matching different patterns, colors and fabrics.

[@jamesvalentine9553]

Holy smokes!! Raising kids and trying to get back into dressing well. Your videos have been a Godsend. I used to get tips from my books when I used to dress the right way 20 years ago. Great to see a youtuber that can refresh my tastes in dressing!!!

[@Mathews..123]

Drinking game : Take a shot everytime he smiles .

[@Hellosir292]

That is such a deadly game.....

[@matejkincl]

Bro, you'll get liver disease before the end of the video!

[@MrDanielWP]

Like, randomly, for no reason.

[@brass2grass]

That’s easy, only 1 shot because he never stopped 😉

[@tramarthomas6105]

@@MrDanielWP most wouldnt notice. you notice and feel uncomfortable because secretly you like that in other men

[@pmrp12]

Great guide! I work in a corporate office that has instilled a business casual dress code that even accepts slim, dark denim. I believe this places it between the 2nd and 3rd types of your spectrum. Also, as a younger guy (mid 30s) on the design side of the business that frequently meets with hip creative agencies, I feel jeans more acceptable.

[@GeorgiaEagle36]

You sir, are a wealth of knowledge. Thanks for the consistently fantastic videos and articles.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Thank you!

[@kekistani2373]

i live in Hawaii and most of us would wear aloha shirts to accommodate the warm/hot weather here. I mostly where a casual button up shirt tucked in but aloha friday is pretty much everyday for us. Layering is not recommended here, but its okay to layer with a sweater, carigan and hopsack blazer since its breathable.

[@nuclearhotel2172]

As I transition in my style as I approach 50, I find your videos so informative and entertaining. Thank you for all the hard work and research you put into these videos.

[@worthless2335]

i just wear blue, navy, and charcoal dress trousers with a variety of button downs. nice shoes. ill sometimes wear suits with and without ties but i usually take the jacket off right after i get to work and only use it for the most important meetings.

[@rasseliste4095]

That jacket is the meaning of perfection.

[@skyywalker5590]

Does anyone else have an interview coming up??

[@imabeastyaok]

My Name yup 😂

[@asherscottL]

@AlexandruTha God - My interview at Northrop Grumman was specifically business casual. Always dress as instructed. And yes, I got the job. Just watching this to update my wardrobe for the job

[@G_WOLF]

@@asherscottL congrats

[@SyrinoxNight]

Yo.

[@rob4419]

@AlexandruTha God that depends on the job. Interviewing in that clothing may even increase your chances of seeming over the top

[@julianmartinez3188]

"don't wear a backpack because it makes you look like a little school boy" lol

[@brianc9374]

or a gym bag

[@kamilj.1907]

My favourite style :) For years I've been wearing sport coats instead of suits. There is much more room for developing your own style. Lots of different materials, textures and colours to mix and match :) Loved video. Cheers!

[@josueayala5669]

Thank you! Starting my first job outside the military today and this helped so much. Thank you x100000000

[@heyitismyusername]

Business Casual to me means: 1) On the fancy end: Collared button down shirt, black/grey dress pants, some sort of dark dress shoe. 2) On the low end: khakis and a polo shirt 3) Never jeans, unless you know its allowed. 4) Never T-shirts. 5) No suit jacket required. 6) No tie required, but if you want, wear one to be fancy.

[@tailoredgentleman]

Thanks for the guide, I really needed that

[@mal9310]

this is so useful! I need to get some new wardrobe for my fancy new workplace and I really needed this guide. thank you, good sir :)

[@kellytweheyo3333]

Aaa yes a fellow gentleman with culture,i salute you sir yes I do

[@bobbyhennessy]

I trust this man more than any other man

[@pisstroopgeneral2349]

Legend has it if youre here within 30 minutes of an upload, you get a reply from Gentlemans Gezette...

[@gentlemansgazette]

Only good comments warrant a reply normally ;)

[@mandeepbaweja3021]

In my opinion the top 4 dress shirt colors a man should own are: - 1. White 2. Light Blue 3. Lavender 4. Pink

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Rex Erection Definitely Burgundy but I'd also have a pink one. The lavender can wait.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Also a Navy shirt is a must.

[@johncassidy9460]

Seeing your everyday canvas bag in a GG video 😍

[@latetotheparty7551]

Another great, informative guide.

[@ecastrolarenas]

I came here from Antonio Centeno's (RMRS) video on his favorite KZbin channels. Subscribed!

[@gentlemansgazette]

+Elio Castro Larenas glad you like it.

[@calbro5823]

Accounting firms on the west coast seem to be following local business trends and are going more casual. Jeans are now acceptable in the office.

[@dustywaxhead]

Calvin Smith west coast in general is extremely casual so Im not surprised

[@marycahill546]

Your advice here is spot on!

[@CJvdB16]

Great explanation! I always feel so much more educated when I've watched one on this channel. I'm planning on upgrading my wardrobe and dressing a little better since I've been watching your video's. I'm in college and I'm wondering what would be the perfect mix between dressy and casual in this setting. I guess I'll have to experiment a bit with what I'm comfortable with and what degree of formality is appropriate. Anyways, keep up the good work, you've been so helpful already!

[@gentlemansgazette]

Good idea! It's good to have a foundation and guide, of course, but you also have to see what works for you. Best of luck!

[@CJvdB16]

Gentleman's Gazette Yes, that's exactly right, thank you!

[@TheOriginalFayari]

Imagining my old, bearded, power-lifter body looking like a little school boy made me laugh out loud.

[@cartossin]

I love this channel. Maybe one day I'll be well-dressed.

[@AaronAaron247]

At my office here in Phoenix we have a pretty causal dress code. Casual Friday’s = dark jeans and nice shoes for most people. I wear a dress shit with a sweater/jacket and dress pants most of the time. I work in commercial insurance btw

[@brookvalley907]

When I was in the MBA program there was an older student who was an executive with a large corporation. He said that once the A/C in the building shut down and the email went out that you didn't have to wear a suit coat. So, he went to the next meeting in shirtsleeves. Everyone else was wearing a suit coat. He asked why. They laughed at him and said because they wanted to get promoted. Lesson learned. I have always tried to dress at the top end of the dress code for any function. I need all the help I can get to get promoted.

[@viclucyzia]

This was great. Thank you very much. Myself I rather go with a vest then with a suit jacket or sport jacket without neckware. That's for me a no go.

[@john1959ism]

Uh, rather is not spelled with a "w".

[@viclucyzia]

@@john1959ism thank you

[@LordQueezle]

Thank you for this guide. Very simple instructions that get the point across.

[@mattias4385]

i've got the jacket at 10:21 , Polo Raplh Lauren. Such a great jacket. Or rather a quilted blazer. 5/5 toast.

[@steveconquest6684]

Hello Raphael, I have watched your videos with great interest and have enjoyed them immensely. Just an observation from an individual who has also had bespoke suits and hacking/norfolk shooting jackets from Savile Row, you should go with darker suit/jacket colours. You have relatively dark features and lighter colours are immediately overpowered. Just a passing thought. Cheers, Steve

[@EliteCrashUnit]

I really love these videos 🤙🏽

[@chairforce0928]

6:05 you talk about bags. Would a satchel be exceptable?

[@princejaycharles5626]

YOU ARE THE VERY BEST PERIOD!

[@SyrinoxNight]

See I usually cling towards the color black, usually with only say a tie or a pocket square being a different color. Usually either red or a nice kind of medium purple.

[@RGBeeve]

Got a job set up that enforces ‘Business casual’ so thank you so much for the help. I am completely illiterate when it comes to fashion

[@JesusFloresNetworking]

Would a traditional tie with a spread collar shirt (solid colors) be acceptable for a first day at work where the HR Office asked the employees to comply with the following "Dress Code: Business Casual". ? I will appreciate the feedback!

[@2hardbackrub743]

Great video! Fantastic channel as well!

[@midnightskate]

I can feel this guy judging my appearance through the computer screen. Are you trying to tell me that my sweatpants AREN'T business casual? Like, please...

[@Aaron-xr4vv]

lol

[@robertbrathwaite8173]

Sir, can you also do a video how to wear for club night?

[@whatmeworryhahaha]

I have to disagree with wearing a pea coat over a jacket. A pea coat is not suitable as a 'top coat' or 'over coat' in that it does not provide room for the padded shoulders of a proper jacket. I suppose you could size up if you insisted on wearing it with a suit.. but a pea coat is best simply worn over layers such as a aran sweater &c. IMO.

[@systemsless]

whatmeworryhahaha did not know that, thanks

[@furdiebant]

Business casual at a law firm means suit, no tie. Lol.

[@toonsoffun5733]

No brown shoes :D

[@elonmush4793]

yea but it means something different if you work in tech

[@nikoligogle3153]

Made my day! Thank you! :-)

[@JonBjonb4play]

this was very helpful

[@wazzap500]

Seen people wearing Flip-Flops in the Office at the Company I work. Ridicouless people.

[@yarnheart]

UrbanDanger ! Sad people

[@MannieGregg]

whats even sadder/ridiculous is the idea that the shoes you wear effect your productivity as an employee

[@yoyothe3rd]

What's even more "ridicouless" is the fact that someone is criticizing a person's attire whilst making simple grammatical errors themself.

[@nicklockk]

C'mon guys. if it's just an office job, with no fancy suit required, everyone is allowed to wear whatever

[@PolarBear-rc4ks]

@@nicklockk exactly

[@wynnviimeinen7491]

Wow, I love the color on the Double Monks at 8:05. Could you share the details of those shoes w/ us Sven? Thank You!

[@joshbobst1629]

What do you guys think about a nylon computer bag in the relaxed office setting?

[@PatrickPray]

This is a fantastic site, unbelievable info. I also loved the Nomos watch cameo, such a great company...

[@1337eddie]

Does anyone know what brand and/or model the quilted jacket at 10:19 is?

[@Amd107]

Can u share the link for the sneakers at 7:58, they look quite good.

[@Ja_ich259]

Hello Raphael This video is awesome! But I just don't know how to dress at home. I want to throw away all my "old" T-shirts and pants and I want to look more like a gentleman. So do you think its a good idea to be dressed up at home as well as "outside" ? I mean you have a lot of awesome ideas and tips for dressing up and improving the style of an gentleman but I am not sure what to do at home. Greetings from Germany!

[@herbertdonermaier7459]

Look at the channel Marc Gebauer he is always dressed.

[@sammyjohn.production4783]

I am going to dinner this thanksgiving so dress code of that resturants is casual business so i landed here pls tell me what to eear coat or tie or straw coat or tuxido

[@peacecoyote1592]

Very helpful, thanks.

[@Chibby-Chubby]

I have a job interview and I was told to dress business casual and I was like "what the heck is that?" so now I am here, watching this video.

[@xxaidanxxsniperz6404]

I never knew that wearing a coat was important for business casual.

[@misteroz]

Nice guide.

[@MrSwiss909p]

Great video.

[@jackespozito]

Love this video so much!

[@sanderblum4277]

Hello Raphael, first of all I really appreciate your great content, all of it! In this particular video, you address bags and say that a gentleman should always opt to carry a bag, no backpack. In my situation, however, being a student in the Netherlands who bikes basically everywhere that takes you less than an hour it can be very convenient to have a backpack. Any thoughts or tips? I try to take a bigger bag whenever I also go to the gym, and use this as an excuse but that is not always it is the case. Thank you, Sander

[@vasilypieters1821]

Sander Blum in principe denk ik dat rugzakken ook gaan. Maar geen eastpak of zoiets dergelijks. Want dat ziet er kinderachtig uit.( vind ik)

[@Kanoemirate]

Stick with what is ideal to your lifestyle. There's no manual to how we must dress. What fits our situation should be prime.

[@diegoangulo3473]

A black derby without brouging is elegant as a Oxford ?

[@x2x3456]

Business casual usually means I just go with dark trousers and a dress shirt!

[@blacklyfe5543]

Nathanial Arias what are dark trousers

[@joelloyd2025]

Save the bell haha. Saved by the bell.

[@shadowpapito]

Good Job!

[@nateisler3]

Does the polo have to be solid color only?

[@stylishoversixty9459]

Good video just one question about business casual having one work in a corporate business atmosphere it was require that shirt tie and suit be worn Monday thru Thursday however we were allowed to dress less formal on Friday which was known as "Casual Friday" so are you referring to that on implying business casual can be worn 5 days a week? Thanks again for the fine information.

[@LuciusMorenus]

A small question, where is the screenshot from 5:09 from? Great work as always :)

[@peterryan8353]

what if you have to carry a laptop and some hard drives ? How can we carry that in a bag built for documents ? As to what I know backpacks do that job really well - Could tell what to do then ?

[@steelwarrior105]

So where do say, sere sucker, light brown, bolder patterned, etc. suits fit in to a dress code.

[@shirgall]

I work for Microsoft, which has a tradition of "no tie".

[@MariaPerez-ew2zq]

that would suck for me because I love wearing a tie

[@elonmush4793]

Putting a tie around your neck every morning before you go to your desk job is much like putting a noose around your neck - a symbol for selling your soul to the company. I hate them. But you do you.

[@MrAriel4444]

@@MariaPerez-ew2zq me too, it gives me the professional confidence.

[@rmcdaniel423]

Wait, wait, wait ... did you just reference "Saved By The Bell" as a founding influence in the "Business Casual" genre of style? LOL

[@PCXBGamer]

I’d like an opinion. I am becoming self employed partner in a small business that I am going to manage. I am the only manager, is it overkill to wear a suit?

[@bryanjedi8242]

So what about if you work in retail? I work at Sam's Club. We where vests but other than that the dress code is pretty relaxed. Mainly no offensive shirts and they most be clean and have no holes. But I want to step my style game that works in the context of retail environment where I am also very physically active.

[@DragonstoneWolfe]

I work at Sam's Club too! As a produce associate myself. I found as a floor worker it's okay to wear jeans and a t-shirt, no holes in either of them, clean sneakers, and the shirt can have decals so long as they are not offensive. If you're unclear if something is offensive or not I'd suggest just not testing the waters with them. I learned that wearing a white shirt isn't a good idea as you might get dust/dirt on it that would leave the shirt looking dirty, but the same also goes for light colors, you might want to keep it dark. Shorts are acceptable if they are at/below the knees but nothing higher. I tend to wear long sleeves and turtlenecks year round (even during the summer) because at times I might work in the cooler.

[@bryanjedi8242]

Yeah, I am a Center Associate so white shirts are mixed. We got plants outside again. On one hand a white shirt keeps you cool. On the other hand they run into the problem you talked about. They get dirty easily.

[@SohanNalla2596]

Hello! I'm from India. I got a job in PwC IAC in India, which comes under Big 4 you know. The dress code they mentioned was "Business Casuals". So, what kind of looks can I wear. Can you suggest me in this case?

[@rolandseper3982]

I have really enjoyed this look and style. Great work mister. Now I have to get ready to hit the club both this video in style and then Delta Parole - Wasted Music Video that I had watched before this since it just released, motivated me to be the man tonight. Small The Killers namedrop for those that know haha who is also a big fan and what are any of the other beautiful peoples hit the club songs?

[@garionkyler5611]

I grew up seeing looks as tertiary and function over form. I must say, the transition from that to business casual feels arbitrary, and doesn't make too much of a logical sense. But this video is teaching me things I could never figure out on my own.

[@catatonicbug7522]

I wear "business casual" at a Credit Union, and that, for us, means a dress shirt with a tie, but I would look totally overdressed with a jacket of any kind. Even the CEO doesn't wear a jacket to the office. So far, I have never found a time outside of church that I would ever wear a jacket (i.e., suit, blazer, sport coat, etc.), and even in the winter, in sub-freezing temps, I am only outside for 30 seconds at a time (from my car to the door of a heated building), so I never have a need for things like scarves, gloves, pea coats, or trench coats. Even a sweater is too much cloth, and I'd roast at the office if I ever wore one.

[@GrantValdes]

Save the Bell

[@simcadeautosport4400]

Can you wear A diamond tip Bow Tie with denim dress shirt and Chinos and Loafers? To A Walmart Job Orientation?

[@oscarwilde9581]

I imagine you could wear almost anything to a Walmart job orientation.

[@JFCotman]

Worn with a matching sports coat or blazer, I’m going to stop excluding jeans from my business casual wardrobe, given that they have a formal style and cut. Wish me luck!

[@decraew]

My take on business casual: no ripped clothes, nothing extravagant, no shorts or flip-flops. I don’t really care about dress rules anymore and will not accept them. The only people I meet business wise who still wear suits are lawyers and some consultants.

[@AGTTMAOOTB]

just got a second interview at a great job and they said to come in business attire i’m trying to figure out what exactly to wear i don’t wanna go over dressed but under dressed either. should i just go with the whole suit? i want to get one on a budget and only have s few days but i want it to fit just right and make a great impression. i need it for my family

[@Gunhound507]

Wear the suit, you can always drop the jacket off at a coat rack if you need to dress down.

[@Kanoemirate]

It's always better to over dress than 7nder dress

[@gohil_yajur]

Are full-winged brogued derby [light brown/ brown] considered "OK" as a part of business-casual attire ?

[@Lycosa]

Yes they are.

[@olekristianmller-hansen4220]

Jolly good video! Will there be any primers on aloha shirts, or is that more in the too casual to have camp?

[@gentlemansgazette]

We'll add that to our list and we'll see.

[@kylehavens5038]

I feel that the word casual should not be used at all if dress shoes or loafers are expected. I am not saying I think brightly colored athletic shoes are, but neutral tone comfortable walking shoes should be absolutely acceptable in any work environment that requires a decent amount of walking

[@husseinalobaidy4115]

Thank you so much

[@Royal109618]

So whats difference between business casual and smart casual

[@kletts42]

I didn't know showing the undershirt is not good. I have a couple black t-shirts that I let show. I will make sure not to do that. Thanks!

[@hastingb]

I don't know about my take. Everyone in my department wears jeans, athletic shoes and a polo or a jersey every day. Even the managers wear that stuff. If anyone shows up in a suit it's usually because they are interviewing for a job somewhere else. Managers hate it when we show up in suites. So yeah we're a bunch of heathens but we get the job done .

[@Imran5981]

Fantastic.

[@SandroMagna]

Could you explain the process of begging Spier Mackay for free stuff? I'd also like to get free stuff. Thanks.

[@j.h-j5j]

Well, I am overdressed, I don't have anything business casual, all I have is a suit that I use when I go to weedings, etc. And my interview is in one hour.

[@boubaker9677]

do a video about teacher look and to dress as taecher

[@elonmush4793]

People wear more casual clothes for their jobs, a trend that probably started within Silicon Valley. And I'm delighted about it! Putting a tie around your neck every morning before you go to your desk job is much like putting a noose around your neck - a symbol for selling your soul to the company store. Clothes should a) protect you from weather and b) be comfortable! You can look respectable nowadays without such formal attire. Gone with social status signaling and gone with blowing out money for expensive designer clothing! If you think otherwise, you are an anachronism.

[@AlvinGuoSubscribe]

Midtown Uniform dictates that a Patagonia vest be worn in place of a blazer at banks.

[@benkopacz5027]

I work in the tech industry, and all of my coworkers, and boss, have laptop backpacks. Nobody carries bags. I would be the odd man out not carrying a backpack.

[@yunkies]

All good minus the purse. I mean bag. Don’t think I could ever bring one of those to work. No one absolutely no one at my workplace has one

[@pramayudasaleh2172]

what group does an engineer goes to? obviously not white collar type

[@systemsless]

Pramayuda Saleh tie less, suits. But bow ties for meetings

[@bloodyfx1065]

I remember reading out there that engineers fall into a category between blue and white collar. I have always seen engineers wear a dress shirt and a tie, even in movies. No jackets or anything, just a white/light blue dress shirt, a tie and either slacks or chinos, reason of this is because it looks professional in office and ready to do hand work, both at the same time. I can count a couple that I have seen wearing polos or no ties but it's minimal.

[@ikarachadzis]

Best source of classic mens elegance knowledge! But... For me the videos seem too formal, "prepared"... In the end it is youtube ;)