What To Wear To The Office - Professional Outfit Tips when Dressing For Work

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00:00 Introduction
In most offices today, business casual is a firmly rooted dress code and to learn more about it, please check out our business casual video, here.
As far as dressing for the office goes, a lot depends on the culture but over the years, things have changed dramatically and today, we go through the decades and we will give you a specific rundown of what items to wear, what not to wear, and particularly, what shoes you can focus on.
In the last thirty years, the formality scale has dropped dramatically and today, probably just 1/10 office workers wear a full suit. As with many trends in menswear, the World War set a huge impact on style and dress code for the office and it usually meant that it was more casual or at least, more utilitarian.
07:20 So, what should you wear to work?
Honestly, a lot of it depends on your workplace and the culture there. That being said, we are big supporters of the plus and minus rule.
So, don't just look at what the employee handbook says but actually observe what people are wearing at the office and at your workplace.
Now ideally, you want to stay within one step above what people wear. Ideally, you don't want to step below because it definitely has an impact, people see it, and they will judge you maybe just subconsciously.
You've probably heard of the old saying "Don't dress for the job you have but for the job you want." That as a caveat, many CEOs today dress very casually because they are already at the top of the company and they don't have to impress anyone. At the same time, if you have client contact and you want others to respect you at the office, dressing well and dressing a step up is important.
Now that being said, sometimes your manager or superior can feel threatened if you outdress them so that is one aspect to keep in mind. You do not want to offend people and hurt your chances of climbing the ladders simply because they feel threatened by the way you dress.
Honestly, if that happens at your workplace, it's probably time to change jobs anyway because that is not the kind of culture that you will likely thrive in, especially not if you like to dress up. if you want a full rundown on what business casual means today, please check out the video, here.
5 WARDROBE STAPLES
08:54 1. Navy blazer
Even though you never have to wear suits at work, having a blazer is ideal because it makes your otherwise very informal outfit rather formal without being over the top.
09:19 2. Chinos
Ideally, you get them in some khaki color, you can also go lighter with stone, or darker with navy.
09:52 3. Dress shirts
If you don't work in a super formal office, you can be a little bit more relaxed with your shirts, you can have stripes, you can add some colors, maybe checks, and you can decide if you want to have button cuffs or French cuff for cufflinks.
11:20 4. Shoes
In terms of shoes, the rules have relaxed a lot. For the traditional office, you can go with the classic black cap toe oxford. At the same time, brown at the office today is probably more popular than black if you look at all the offices across the US and Europe. It really does not matter if you go with derby shoes or monk straps.
13:53 5. Socks
A lot of men wear short socks or mid-calf socks when they slide down, they expose your hairy calves which is still unprofessional in this day and age.
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[@MiniPaintAdventurer]

I'd like to see you do a video on gentlemanly conduct at the office.

[@ishowyouapple]

Michael Patterson this

[@goaztecs7549]

A general lesson in gentility/civility would be most helpful. Perhaps even something for middle/high school students?

[@relaht]

Don’t be an idiot

[@MPerry-ox9qb]

What a Debbie Downer.

[@akuno7294]

Be nice but don't crawl in the a** of anyone. These people are probably not your friends, so don't act like a buddy but if you work there for longer you can get more friend-like. Just don't overdo the buddy lifestyle. First, you are there to work. So this should, in my opinion, come first.

[@prycenewberg3976]

My dad remembers the dress code becoming more casual. His wardrobe didn't change until he realized he was "out-dressing" people 3 or more levels above him.

[@dylanperry3089]

I'm a U.S. Army Field Artillery Officer and I'm transitioning to a civilian career in the next ~6 months. I recommended the Gentleman's Gazette as a resource at my interview and resume class, and it's helped many people square their look away to land a job and fit in at the office after wearing nothing but ACUs for several years. Thank you, Gentleman's Gazette, for making your knowledge so available to help people like me present ourselves well every day!

[@robip1006]

"I wore jeans to church its good enough for any job" Said my guys when I would give them classes on just business casual... Your comment brought back the memories haha.

[@BrutalJambon]

I work in IT Engineering and let me tell, you, even if I just wore a blazer and brown dress shoes, I would be out-dressing everyone up to 3 levels of management above me. Like you said, it all comes to what the culture is where you work at the time.

[@kevinduran8690]

I’m finally leaving my fast food job and getting my first office jobs!

[@libertariancapitalist]

How’d it go?

[@Ernest-From-England]

I think the office printer gobbled him up

[@libertariancapitalist]

Dalek Harris 😂

[@DrumToTheBassWoop]

@@Ernest-From-England can confirm, never be alone with a printer, all kinds of things happen. :D

[@tahahadada1936]

Congrats

[@OrderRealm]

I single-handedly changed the culture of my office after my first couple weeks. The boss decided its suit and ties mon-thurs. That's the power of a power suit!

[@DrumToTheBassWoop]

you out suited him :L

[@wladence]

My office is very informal but I wear shirts and blazers since I like it, and get quite a few compliments thanks to it :)

[@sheevinopalpatino4782]

Forcing people to wear certain clothes is a bit silly, innit

[@wladence]

@@sheevinopalpatino4782 Many times you are also "forced" infromally, due to everyone dressing a certain way, and if you don't as well, you give the perception that you don't fit in with the overall culture.

[@k.robertrichardson6779]

No doubt everyone loves you for that.

[@karsonmccarbe5263]

Even though I’m a teenager, I still love business casual, and suit styles.

[@rdr2v1nce7]

Same

[@benderbendingrofriguez3300]

I don't care what people think...I love three pieces suit.

[@acephala1]

Yassss, go for it

[@nutyyyy]

I completely agree I always prefer a three piece over two. An odd vest can be very sharp too.

[@wesleybarrett9502]

I just love Bender B Rodirguez watches Gentlemen's Gazzete. Yes. I prefer to buy multiple three peice suits and mix and match as seperates when possible. Especially odd vests. Though I don't often wear suits, I will sometimes wear vests and sportsjackets in fall/winter or when needed. I am often a jeans and chino with casual button down kinda guy. Sometimes polos, henleys or solid T's. Every so often I do athletic leisure clothes. Though often times that is in my own home when company isn't expected.

[@Griphcode]

I buy vintsge like burbery coats and fountain pens like mont blanc

[@tahahadada1936]

Dude, vests are worth it go for it

[@jrooney58]

I strongly second the use of a navy blue blazer as a foundation for office wear. As a young lawyer, I didn’t have the money to buy suits for each day of the work week, much less supplement my wardrobe with winter and summer wear. But the navy blazer can be paired with several different color dress slacks and thus fill out your wardrobe on a much tighter budget. And while business casual might have gained ground in many places, courts still expect lawyers to at least wear a jacket and tie.

[@PeterPanMan]

Great video as usual, Sven. I'm 62 years old and have witnessed all the changes you mentioned. I think men who don't put more thought and effort into their appearance at work are really missing out on something very enjoyable in life. I really hope your influence grows.

[@fountaincap]

I agree, even as someone from the millennial generation, I don't understand my peers' fascination with wearing t-shirts and jeans to the office. I enjoy dressing up in a jacket and tie. Psychologically, it makes me feel professional and ready to get to work. Whereas, if I put on my jeans and t-shirt, I feel like I should be loafing around outside.

[@petrinafilip96]

Even a sweater+shirt and tie combo with chinos and nice pair of boots is better than straight up jeans and T-shirt.

[@ian1352]

I put thought into what I wear. That's why I don't wear suits. And I don't need clothes to make me feel professional.

[@wesleybarrett9502]

@@ian1352 same here. However, there is power in having a "Uniform" and using that psychological introspective energy and manafest it into productive results. I have seen it in observation with others and I know many studies have shown improvements. But at the end of the day, I think results are more important than appearances, but appearances makes first impressions. First impressions are always hard to break.

[@kidaria1333]

@@fountaincap I understand both sides. It is nice to dress up and looking good but wearing comfortable cloth and no need to think much about dressing style is also nice. The thing is some people feel powerful in a suit whereas others even when thinking looking good feel cramped and uncomfortable because of the material and the cut. On the other side even when someone understands the positive sides of dressing in jeans and a shirt like saving money and time and having more moving space they just do not feel well and proper like you descriped. Majority can talk about freedom of fashion so much they want we humans are creatures of habbits and sadly ir brings strong reactions when you are too much out of the norm.

[@Ajhkatsumoto]

I Started out in a Account management position and thought I finally had the opportunity to start dressing professionally at work. After two months of doing so, I'm now required to wear a crappy company polo every day. Very Frustrating.

[@kaziiqbal7257]

I really appreciate how instead of talking down the more casual movements, you instead talked in depth about where they came from and acknowledged their place. I wish more people (especially in Musical academia) shared that attitude.

[@jimerjim3588]

I absolutely love your videos, they are never repetitive and always entertain me all the way through. I particularly connect because when I was going to school I always dressed up, me and my friends had organized bespoke days and tried to educate our classmates on good tailoring and style. I always recieved negativity on some level for this and your channel has showed me that it's nothing to worry about. It genuinely got to a point where I just assumed I was a megalomaniac or was dressing up to rub it in peoples faces because of the comments I was getting.

[@rohithooli4571]

This could not be at a better timing, I am joining my first job next month. This is was a great aid. Thank you.

[@maizelet85]

Rohit Tihor congrats!

[@echnaton123]

I started my first job 2,5 months ago and Raphael helped me a lot with his videos! No need to be uncertain anymore about what to wear for your first day!

[@monjier]

I'm always the most dressed up person in just about every place I go to. People sometimes think it's me who takes a workshop or course simply because of my attire. That's why I like interviews; I know once people meet me, since I'm nicely dressed, they are a lot more likely to hire me. The next thing you'll need to work on is Body language. I promise you, if you study body language and practise it in every occasion even at home, you'll get very good. I'm currently working on my 'James Bond 007' walk. If I'm going into an office, for an interview, I'm going to make sure I look like I belong there. The body language thing is great if you're introverted like me but you want to communicate certain things. Be prepared to dripping in confidence even if you might feel nervous or anxious.

[@monjier]

Also, I must add that in my country my specific ethnicity generally is associated with Gang culture and prison. There are many negative emotions associated with my ethnicity. So being dressed the way I am helps a lot to avoid stereotypes. It also means people will respect me the way I want to be respected. I can't tell you how good I feel when someone passes me and says "Hi there". Or when people open doors for me, simply because it looks like I have my life together. Even though I'm in between employment, many people will tell me that I look better than most employed people. Haha not a bad compliment when you're unemployed.

[@rohithooli4571]

Nicholas Tan Thank you.

[@savvylifestrategies9445]

Excellent advice, Raphael. When meeting with clients for the first time, I always wear a suit or sports jacket with shirt and tie. If they arrive casually dress, the next time I will dress to mirror how they dress. I enjoy your videos.

[@marksshoereviews6028]

I think we have seen the pendulum swing back in the last decade as you say. Men with an eye for aesthetics see how slovenly the office environment has become and are creating their own standards for business and business casual attire. I remember wearing jeans and a t-shirt on casual Fridays in the mid 00s. I was in my early 20s and hadn’t really developed my wardrobe but I wouldn’t dream of wearing that now. Now ‘casual Friday’ means nice chinos or twill trousers with an odd sports jacket combo and a check shirt.

[@danielaramburo7648]

I dress very formal in my everyday life. I wear shirt, tie, black oxfords, vest, I take good care of my beard…. In stores, people think I’m a supervisor and ask me for help.

[@ardentdfender4116]

Keep rocking the look , style and have fun with it when other people thinks your the supervisor and such.

[@Jim58223]

The lighting is a bit too bright on this video

[@CptTacklesEnnis]

a bit??

[@zedcayn9376]

it takes effort to stay well-dresses at office, yet one must strive not to over dress their immediate seniors. I experienced this, its so difficult, essentially if the senior guy has not enough self confidence 😂

[@TomMcMorrow]

As a young-ish man of 30, I adored this video! I can't tell you how many many times in college I'd see sartorial travesties committed by my uninformed fellow business majors. The biggest offender I see is 'first suit black suit'. Far too overpowering! I also have to show my love of Ace Marks. Thanks to your insights, I bought a pair of black cap-toe oxfords from their first Kickstarter campaign, medium-brown semi-brogues and oxblood penny loafers from their second, and I'm eagerly awaiting a pair of burgundy cap-toe double monks from their most recent! I get compliments on all of them, but people seem to really talk up my oxblood penny loafers. So thank you for all the insight!

[@WolfShadowhill]

I’m a funeral director so my daily wear, is dark suit, usually black with a pattern or an interesting cut plus a few nods to traditional Victoria funeral and mourning wear, even with that all my suits have to be flexible for the more labour intensive parts of my job such as picking up, transporting and general maintenance around the funeral home.

[@WillBockovenCRE]

I’m in sales so I’ll give you my opinion. Professional dress depends heavily on geographic location and industry. I’m a commecial real estate broker working with investors, if I ‘suit up’ it’s put them on guard but only jeans and a t shirt and I won’t be taken seriously. I wear suits when meeting allied professionals like CPAs and lawyer, people working for me because I want to impress on them the level of seriousness I expect. But with clients especially established relationships I wear polo style shirts, nice jean or khakis and nice shoes like Gucci or high end penny loafers. There’s also many subtle features and unwritten rules. My business partner wears joggers and a T-shirt but pulls up in a new Aston Martin. Or I can grab coffee with jeans and a T-shirt but wear a $30k watch that says it all.

[@lankysquibs9128]

I understand the idea behind office casual. Something simple to focus more on the mental part of work, but personally for me, I'd prefer to look my best. In that way I can bring out a good and formal work ethic.

[@PHOBIAx57x]

7:26 I’m a software developer and used to work at a big Fortune 500 company that was pretty business casual. As long as you didn’t wear shorts, sandals, or pajamas. I just switched jobs to another tech company that’s more engineering and the outfits there are appalling. Tons of shorts, sandals, flip flops, hiking boots. I usually wear my same business casual looks (ocbd and jeans with derbys or chukka boots) and it’s several steps above. Engineers just don’t care about what they’re wearing I guess lol.

[@gauravverma5692]

I am in a very senior position in an IT firm, its very casual. Last time I wore a suit to work, people laughed me out and said if I was giving interviews

[@nathanielschwartz425]

I have a part time job at Office Depot as a sales advisor and I wear essentially the same outfit to work everyday (although I obviously don’t wear the exact same clothes everyday). I wear a pair of dark navy blue over-the-calf dress socks or a pair of brown over-the-calf dress socks, then I wear a plain white t-shirt as an undershirt, then I have several dress shirts each one in a different fun color, then I wear light brown slacks, and a pair of light brown Bruno Marc dress shoes. And then, when I’m finally finished getting dressed, I use a couple sprays of my French cologne Doir Suavage. And then I comb my hair and I’m finally ready to drive to work.

[@nicholassmith1319]

Whether it's fashion or health, the history of why we are the way we are is always a delight to learn

[@otaviomaionese]

Hey Gentleman,s Gazette, with this whole Pandemia thing occured to me an idea for a video from you guys. I would love to hear what you have to say about dressing to yourself, meaning why should you be well dressed even if you will not be seen by anyone. I mean, when one dress in a certain way he/she change his/hers thought process and actions. If one dresses as a professional one thends to act a bit more professional and it could help the home office situation we all are living in. Thanks for the excelent content, cheers from Brazil

[@danus-en5vx]

The image at 1:02 is from Carew Tower Mall in Cincinnati, OH. (Makes me homesick seeing that.) Beautiful art deco building. Just wait till you see a color photograph of it! Lovely architecture and decor.

[@Noah-pk7tf]

Just got an office job out of college, starting in 3 months. Gotta upgrade my wardrobe that’s for sure

[@catatonicbug7522]

I recently left a job at a financial institution where the dress code required a shirt and tie. I added a sport coat simply because I was always cold in my basement office. I moved to a tech "start-up" with a "business casual" dress code, but it is not uncommon for men to wear jeans and trainers, with polo shirts. I still feel cold in the office, so I have recently been investing in v-neck sweaters from a local thrift store to wear over my dress shirt and tie, because the sport coats seem a bit too far above what the rest of the office is wearing.

[@cber5077]

Working at a law firm in the US in the 90s I always wore a nice suit and oxford’s. When I transferred to an office in Japan there was no longer a need for nice shoes because we had to change to slippers before entering the office, lol. My next job was in Singapore so back to the shoes but no more jacket since it was 90degrees and high humidity everyday.

[@ian1352]

Jeans, t-shirt and boots for summer. For winter jeans, long sleeve top, leather jacket and boots.

[@kent266]

I'm so glad I still have to wear a dress suit and tie for work every day.

[@HilcrestDaily]

This is the best men’s wear channel on KZbin. Hands down. I’m sorry but I had to say it.

[@NoQuestions4sked]

I'm in the military. There's a whole chunk of the military that works in an office 9 to 5. I've never understood why they don't wear their service uniforms, which are there as essentially business or office-wear. Leave the camo pajamas for people that actually do dirty work or are in the field. I also wish the the mandarin collar hadn't infected every US utility uniform. The old 80s/90s tricolors and every uniform back to the 1930s had a traditional collar and with the right amount of fit and finish could double as almost business casual. Tucked blouse, a touch of starch, non-faded pattern, rolled sleeves, it can all look very slick. Today, however, every utility uniform is big and baggy by design, because Americans are becoming bigger and baggier. It is also there to make them unisex as more women enter the military. I can't wear a regular pair of utilities as "garrison-wear" or as an "inspection-ready" pair without getting some alterations done at a tailor so it doesn't look like I'm wearing a trash bag.

[@lancegr4069]

I work in the military too . Before 9/11 AF and Army personnel would always wear their Class-B dress uniforms. Hardly ever saw anyone in BDU's unless they worked outside. Then after 9/11 we were considered 'at war' so BDU's were the required battle uniform. They never bothered to go back and got use to it I guess.

[@RizwanKler]

Great vid Sven top of da class again amigo 😎🤘

[@MatthewJBD]

The knit or wool tie is perfect for slightly upgrading the standard shoes trousers and a shirt

[@mycats7321]

This was an interesting video. I liked the brief history lesson on changes in fashion as well as explaining not to out-do your boss but to still dress nicely. I am curious about whether or not chelsea boots are acceptable in the workplace for people who like to have ankle support (I have a friend who only wears boots bc he feels uncomfortable without ankle support/coverage. The double monk strap shoes look nice. I also like the brogue oxfords.

[@mysticookiebear]

Fantastic video, my friend, Bravo!!!

[@agreetodisagree7059]

I recently bought a pair of Allen Edmonds park avenue’s. Busted the bank but I feel ima save in the long run. Also got some Beckett Simonon’s but those are coming a couple months from now.

[@peterkarahalios3488]

Hi Raphael, Kudos to you and the work you do. You are king! Nobody else even comes close to the level and quality of your contribution to my sartorial life although I have picked up some good pointers from two other KZbin fashion gurus who have unfortunately gone too disproportionate in the sponsor-hype-versus-straight-up-contribution ratio. You have it to just beyond perfect. To bolster your arguments, I just want to point out a sub-dimension to one of your pointers, regarding a boss feeling threatened by sartorial superiority. That likelihood may not take into account that, in many cases, the distance between boss and underling consists of levels of experience, skill, wisdom and maturity that make a boss a boss and the subordinate a work in progress. So anyone who would embark on such a logic is either very close to equivalent to his or her boss’s qualifications or simply has not taken this into consideration (which can be a disastrous omission careerwise). In the real world, especially in some of the most traditional industries, dressing well and having good fashion sense is not enough to make you a boss or to make a boss feel threatened. Keep up the great work! Peter

[@tleek]

I’m a teaching credential candidate and hopefully will be landing my first job teaching elementary school next Fall. Would love some advice on ways to look sharp without over doing it.

[@MattTonite]

At the 11:45 mark, I know you’re pushing the shoes but I really like the look of the pant material as well as that vintage 2-2.5” cuff.

[@suelzer9974]

I have to say (although not allowed at my office) that clean white sneakers with no extra applications can be a nice addition to the outfit that provides a good contrast. Definitely not with a suit, but when wearing a combination with a chino, I kind of like the look.

[@SSS-mp8th]

In my office it's amazing how I could wear wool trousers a nice shirt and nice shoes and no one bats an eye but if I wear chinos an OCBD and a linen sport coat all of a sudden I get asked why I'm dressing up. I'm sure they will get used to my new style but I worry that I'm getting talked about behind my back.

[@catatonicbug7522]

SS S a jacket of any kind is what catches people's eye. That is what tells people you are "dressing up", even if it is a non-dressy jacket.

[@c.w.9615]

It's inevitable that people will talk behind your back if you dress different than the norm. I face the same thing at work. I figure, if the way I dress is offensive, it is a really polite way to offend people. You can hear them now, "did you see his pocket square; how it lent whimsy to his structured jacket? Damn him to hell!"

[@Tarantio1983]

That's what I love about working as an IT tech for non-profits, I can just wonder into the office wearing jeans, a polo-shirt, v-neck wool jumper and trainers and there's no issue. This means that the clothes I wear out of work can be worn to work, thus I don't need a completely different wardrobe for work as opposed to the wardrobe for everyday wear!

[@wesleybarrett9502]

Working in a wearhouse being the one of maybe three guys in the entire building that is non exectutive or Teir 4+ that wears casual button downs or polos and occasionally chinos instead of jeans I get a lot of people asking whom am I trying to impress. No one. And I am comfortable and can easily work at any pace in these clothes. I get more notice and attention both good and bad about how I stand out from my peers. At least all of my bosses and bosses bosses know me. Part of it is the way I dress. It's funny when a handful of times I go in shorts and t shirt and everyone asks if I am ok.

[@elijahschnake3863]

The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about.

[@oliciaaxelou]

Hello!! I love this channel! It is a great guide for the men who are at the beginning of their business career and want to adopt this style. Do you know if there is a channel like this that addresses to women? Thank you in advance! Have a nice day!

[@justonemorethingtosee7386]

This videos are awesome. Someday I’ll wear a suit to work, after college of course

[@ardentdfender4116]

🤔 I like men’s classic style and it’s mine. Really enjoy the back history of men’s cloth and style. The history seems much to be forgotten but makes for much enriched learning. A lot of people seemed to have forgotten the classic style of men’s wear.

[@Apneistefou]

I work in IT, for the past 4 years I met different people at the office and IT guys are almost savage. Coming to the office with an ACDC t shirt and flipflops. I have absolutely no problem about this style, but we were working for a bank ! Even if we don't deal with client directly, it sends a very bad image on what we do and reinforce the idea that IT people are just cavemen. I was mostly wearing chinos and polo in summer, chino/suit pants and shirt + pullover in winter. It was simple, quite casual I admit but it fited nice for the role I had.

[@budgetsurvival1981]

Mr.Raphael please make a video about gentleman office,room and desk organisation.Love your work

[@Swedishbiker]

Love your videos. What song are you using? Or is it just a jingle? Keep up your dapper work.

[@WolfShadowhill]

I’m a funeral director so my daily wear, is dark suit, usually black with a pattern or an interesting cut plus a few nods to traditional Victoria funeral and mourning wear, even with that all my suits have to be flexible for the more labour intensive parts of my job such as picking up, transporting and general maintenance around the funeral home. All that being said id like to see an in-depth video on what he thinks is appropriate for a mortician as I know he does like black.

[@cmasailor]

Another excellent video, thank you sir.

[@AnVan102]

Thank you for the great videos! Would you recommend wearing business casual as a college professor?

[@MrInstrumentalist]

Speaking of classic and tasteful, it's refreshing to see near seamless product placement as opposed to stopping the flow of the video to yell about the sponsor. Very well done, Raphael.

[@armenisep]

Top video.. you make some very interesting history connections

[@Kevinjandro]

Very well done here my friend thank you ✌🏾✌🏾

[@taitran3732]

So good ideas. Im also a fan of business look and I try ti best to spread this vibes to other people like me. Keep the great work up 😍

[@ian1352]

The business look is the same as the criminal look.

[@samuelwreed6366]

I started in suits and now generally wear dress slacks and a button-down shirt to work. However, the current standard is ripped jeans and t-shirts. Would like to see formal Fridays in the office since casual Friday no longer has any meeting.

[@hoctorthepipedoctor8445]

My office is mostly jeans a tshirt and sneakers. I'm just about the only guy in the office wearing chinos, corduroy pants, trousers/dress pants paired with a button up dress shirt, polo shirt, cardigan, blazer/sport coat, and a loafer, chukka, double monkstrap, Chelsea. There are some days if I'm out late the night before I'll just wear jeans a tshirt and sneakers, but it's rare. I try and dress business casual accurately.

[@gewolfe9414]

Good morning Sven - I appreciate the video! I like to look good on my off time and your videos have helped me upgrade my casual wear, accessories, and I’m the proud new owner of a beautiful fountain pen. However, I own my own building inspection company. My work clothes consist of a polo shirt and khaki shorts, and have for as long as I remember. I need clothes that aren’t sloppy but still allow full range of motion if I have to get on a roof or in a crawl space. Added twist - I also need to stay cool and minimize sweat stains in 90+ degree Louisiana weather, so almost all of these polo shirts are black or navy, and cotton. It is to be hoped that somewhere in your compendium you’ve run across clothes that might help me polish my appearance but allow me to do my job? Or would this situation be the exception to the rule? Much appreciated, and keep up the excellent content!

[@schmeimelgoldigberg681]

Great Video!

[@robpetrone2459]

Please do a video on your thoughts on the guayabera. How formal is it in North America? How appropriate is it for various situations?

[@davidhenry9764]

Excellent video in content and quality.

[@gyang333]

Quality run-down on the modern history of office-wear!

[@BGdroopy]

BEST VID FROM U SO FAR

[@drlatham22]

Being old--starting a career in 1972--had I worn then what I wear to the office now (chinos and an oxford or pinpoint shirt) with the beard I now have--I wouldn't have made it past the receptionist's desk at an accounting firm 46 years ago...

[@ursulurban9712]

Good thing, those things are far gone, and maybe skill and ambition determines your career path, rather than clothes.

[@absolutium]

@@ursulurban9712 As a person with 2 degrees in engineering I haven't met one skillful person.. poorly dressed at a senior position.

[@dylanlundgren]

Are those monks @ 12 minutes from Ace Marks? I’ve loathed monk straps with denim, but I really like the more casual denim approach with them.

[@scootermcgooginhime2464]

Growing up there was a gentleman who was in the grade below me who dressed to the absolute 9s everyday Fridays he was the only student who had permission to wear a hat because that was his classic day he did this from the 5th grade onward now I am almost 30 and I truly wish I would have been exposed to this level on formality in my younger years now I am doing research in order to just dress to fit the part not dress as if I were going to grade school ..we just had our first son he is 3 months old and already has his first jacket and tie 😂

[@0017Bulldog]

You guys are awesome...sometimes a little over the top, but in the end, you're on it.

[@garlicgirl3149]

There are men at my office that wear suits and/or slacks nice shirts and a tie and I really think they look nice. I even like the gentlemen that wear just a nice shirt. It looks really professional. There are people I know who have had significant issues with employees wearing inappropriate items to work and believe it or not have to battle it out with human resources! I was shocked. I think jobs should address these issues before people are hired and then again after they are hired.

[@ian1352]

Yes, they should address it. Ban suits and especially ties.

[@adilsoncamacho6378]

Dont dress for the job you have,but for the job you want

[@Straightfromshibuya]

I love the sea-foam green striped dress shirt i'm wondering where it is from.

[@waltski4375]

Helpful video, thank you. Our CEO is famous for a button down shirt, gray sport coat, jeans, and penny loafers. I rarely see him with a tie. My boss is a woman, so the rules a a bit different but, for the most part, she dresses more casually than I do.

[@mikenmaxdestroyer]

Would you please give suggestions on vendors for quality chinos? I hate the idea of going to the Gap for work attire.

[@joealberta7930]

That was the smoothest transition to a promotion that I’ve ever seen in my life.

[@RoyalFizzbin]

I switched from a more formal office - where I wore a suit 2-3x/week - to a less formal office - without any neckwear, even - recently, and I am struggling. I was gently reminded to "take advantage" of jeans days by my manager, who likes to dress down a bit.

[@catatonicbug7522]

PrimusPilusVorenus I hate that... I think jeans are uncomfortable and stiff, and should be worn to mow the lawn, not to the office. Dress as casually as you feel comfortable, and tell the nay-sayers that you just feel more comfortable in chinos or slacks.

[@jakub.anderwald]

Well, if your manager encourages you to wear what you really like, then do just that I follow this and I'm wearing a navy blazer in an Italian cut with dress shirts, chinos and brown leather shoes :)

[@RoyalFizzbin]

Thanks, guys. I'm doing my best to find a middle ground, but when I have important meetings - even on a casual day - it feels a bit wrong to not at least have a jacket. I think it will get a bit easier when the colder weather returns and I can layer a bit more, and will subsequently have more options.

[@MartinIrwin]

I feel your pain. My boomer boss constantly explains to me why he wears trainers every day.

[@ardentdfender4116]

Keeping a blazer jacket at wrk for those meeting times may help. But dress to what feels good and comfortable to you. Be the standard when their is none.

[@pablorenan1]

I am amazed how Well informed you are. ThAnk for your posts ( I am not being sarcastic)

[@hammoubenlaala7859]

In 12:04 on i notice that the gentleman is wearing a double strap shoes with a blue jeans however what I learnt from Jacomet sartorial serials that when wearing these kind of shoes the literature says not to tie both strap but only the lower one Thanks

[@ogCOLE1]

The blazer shown at 9:13 looks great! Anyone know where I can find that jacket or one like it?

[@thysmorsink]

I have an issue with regular dress shoes. I switched to wearing barefoot shoes 6 months ago and because of that I just can't bear wearing dress shoes for longer than a few hours before my feet cramp up and get blisters everywhere. I always wear white barefoot sneakers (they're called Groundies Universe), but as you mentioned "avoid sneakers", what do you recommend in this situation? Thank you in advance!

[@richardbast7243]

Being in an engineering office I loathe wearing expensive clothing. Most of the time one can predict or schedule a trip to production or to prototype shop but other times it can be random. This means a chance of getting grease or other damaging materials on clothing. Lab coats hinder climbing around and under vehicles. I typically wear business casual because of this reason. Changing clothes in a semi public bathrooms is not something I wish to do.

[@admiralgoodboy]

What of i work on the family farm, its when i take annual leave from the navy

[@nospecialmeaning2]

Could you make a "What to wear for home office" parody? :D

[@MILITAWATCH]

Good job 👍

[@Santi_Mancini]

Miami Vice style, specifically Don Johnson/Sonny Crockett style, was created by Spanish designer Adolfo Dominguez, which motto was "la arruga es bella" ("the wrinkle/crease is beautiful") because of the use of natural materials like linen and cotton, and huge overdimensioned shapes.

[@lucaspoole1892]

Loving these slightly longer and more in depth videos

[@sulimanayad]

I’ll I’ll Piii

[@ConrailFreight]

Do a video on a different between how you dress for a formal event and how you dress for casual or for work. It’s funny that my expensive sportsman jacket cost me $1200 USD but it was still made in China. I don’t really understand why a company would sell expensive things but use cheap labor (I’m sure plenty of companies in China don’t use cheap lobor). Anyway good video and it was very informative as I am getting ready for college.

[@esdrascastillo5489]

What dress shoes would you suggest if you work at an office but also have to work a lot for meetings for door to to door sales?

[@TechnoLawyer]

Do you guys actually have pants that ride up enough to need calf length socks? I've never had an issue with normal length dress socks not being long enough to cover anything visible, and I tailor my pants to only a 1/4 to 1/2 break.

[@manishdwivedi7958]

Well explained...

[@aiishmael4847]

what about the jacket and pocket square/tie that is hung at the side of this video?

[@ritarock60]

A really interesting and educational video, thank you! 🙏

[@jacksonbillions4921]

I've been wearing the same $80 brown leather oxfords for years. Genuine leather will last as long as you want it to. Buy quality items and take care of them because they'll take care of you.

[@Seekthetruth3000]

I love this guy's accent.🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@vivekbooshan9954]

Could you do a video for concert musicians (Ex. Concertmaster, conductor, concert pianist)?

[@andreaspeters3773]

Hi Sven, i'm 58 and try for years to buy black dress-shoes...haha, every time i leave with a brown pair! For me...black dont show the full beauty of leather and for me the most suits or combinations looks fresher with a brown shoe. Even a black suit looks boring and funeral-like with black shoes. I know the older english gentelman rule: "no browns after seven" but i find no way ;-D By the way, the open collar is a good look for you......looks fresh

[@Mikej1592]

one step above what others at work wear? not that hard where I work. People wearing tennis shoes, shorts and sports or logo t-shirts and I just can't. I can't fathom wearing shorts to work, its WORK for crying out loud. And their overpowering perfumes/colognes I shouldn't still smell you 2 hours after you've left the room. I was about 4 or 5 steps above everyone else till I got tired of getting the question "why are you all dressed up?" I hated being asked that every day by one of the thousands of coworkers of mine. so I dumbed down my dress code to long simple but comfortable sweat pants and a nice polo shirt. Still, I am a level of dress above everyone else.

[@iloveharrold]

So what’s the difference between a neck square and a handkerchief?