Bottoms & Footwear
Blue Jeans in Business Casual: Making the Call
Can blue jeans pass as business casual? The wash, fit, and styling that decide whether denim works at the office.
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Look pulled together at work — without overthinking it.
Clear, practical guidance on dressing well when the dress code is somewhere between a suit and a t-shirt. No jargon, no hype — just what works, and why.
Where to start
Eight guides covering everything business casual asks of you.
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Business Casual Fundamentals
What business casual actually means for men today — and how to get it right.
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Shirts
The shirt does most of the work. Fits, fabrics, collars, and sleeve length.
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The Open Collar
How to look intentional without a tie — and avoid the sloppy open-collar look.
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Collars, Plackets & Stays
Why a collar stands up or collapses, and the small hardware that fixes it.
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Occasions
Interviews, events, and the moments where getting the dress code right matters.
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Smart Casual
The dress code everyone uses and no one defines. Made concrete.
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Bottoms & Footwear
Chinos, trousers, jeans, and the shoes that hold an outfit together.
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Style Foundations
Build a small, versatile wardrobe that covers every business-casual day.
Latest guides
Bottoms & Footwear
Can You Wear Jeans for Business Casual?
When denim is acceptable for business casual, what kind works, and how to wear it without looking too casual.
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Bottoms & Footwear
Chinos for Business Casual: The Go-To Trouser
Why chinos are the backbone of business-casual bottoms — how to choose the color, fit, and break that work.
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Collars, Plackets & Stays
Can You Buy Collar Stays Separately? Yes — Here's How
Lost your collar stays? You can absolutely buy replacements. What to look for in size, material, and fit.
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