Working Hard: Dressing for the Modern Office
Navigate your workplace dress code in style with these four office-appropriate outfits, ranging from formal to casual.
It used to be that all a man needed for work was a few suits and all the fixings. No matter if you were entry-level or C-Suite, essentially any office job required men to wear, at the very least, a sport jacket and slacks.
As off-duty fashion became increasingly casual over the years, work clothing followed suit, and the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 caused many to question whether they’d ever wear tailoring again.
Despite some predictions, the suit didn’t die. That said, suits don’t see the inside of corporate offices nearly as much as they once did. Instead, there’s a widening and exciting spectrum of clothes that now fall under “business casual.”
Here, we’ve curated four business-appropriate looks for you to reference ahead of your next trip to the office.
FW'24 Harry MagazineThe Timeless Two-Piece
When in doubt, a classic suit is the way to go. Whether you’re interviewing for a new role, presenting in the boardroom, or simply want to start the week with your best foot forward, you can’t go wrong wearing a suit to the office.
Staple Sports Jacket
When a full suit isn’t necessary, but you still want to anchor your look with tailoring, a sport jacket is the best in-between. Although less formal, a sport jacket will still help you project an air of professionalism.
The Office Overshirt
Overshirts have become indispensable to our wardrobes in recent years, and now we’re wearing them to the office too. When a sport jacket feels a little over-the-top, an overshirt is a stylish substitute and a great way to add some structure to your outfit.