MyStyleTry

Occasion · men

Office and Business Casual Outfits for Men

For the office, aim for a mix of one sharp piece and one relaxed one. The safest formula here: black turtleneck, black pleated trousers, black derby shoes.

The safe formula

  • black turtleneck
  • black pleated trousers
  • black derby shoes

The brief

Dressing for the office

Office dress codes range from suit and tie to chinos and a knit, but the rules that make you look competent are the same: quiet colours, good fit, leather shoes and nothing that needs explaining.

  1. 1Tailored trousers or chinos in navy, grey or khaki.
  2. 2A shirt in white or light blue, or a fine knit.
  3. 3Leather shoes: brown or black, matched to the belt.
  4. 4A blazer when meeting clients.

Decode the invitation

What the dress code actually means

Business casual
Tailored trousers or chinos, shirt or blouse, knit or blazer, leather shoes.
Business formal
A suit (or trousers and blazer in matching or close tones), dress shirt, formal shoes.
Office casual / creative
Dark jeans can be fine; keep one tailored piece and clean shoes.

Outfits

6 combinations, from safest to boldest

Business · Tonal

  • black turtleneckShop
  • black pleated trousersShop
  • black derby shoesShop

Black shoes with black trousers keep one unbroken line, the most formal option.

Business · All-neutral

  • white oxford shirtShop
  • navy dress trousersShop
  • brown chelsea bootsShop

Brown shoes with navy trousers are the textbook pairing: warm leather against a cool colour.

Smart casual · Layered

  • black leather jacketShop
  • black polo shirtShop
  • black pleated trousersShop
  • black chelsea bootsShop

Black shoes with black trousers keep one unbroken line, the most formal option.

Business · All-neutral

  • camel sweaterShop
  • navy dress trousersShop
  • dark brown loafersShop

Dark brown shoes with navy look polished enough for the office and relaxed enough for weekends.

Business · Layered

  • camel overcoatShop
  • white oxford shirtShop
  • navy chinosShop
  • dark brown derby shoesShop

Dark brown shoes with navy look polished enough for the office and relaxed enough for weekends.

Business · All-neutral

  • cream turtleneckShop
  • charcoal dress trousersShop
  • black loafersShop

Charcoal and black is the most formal combination you can wear.

Avoid

Don't wear

  • ✕Short-sleeve shirts with a tie
  • ✕Brown shoes with a black suit
  • ✕Loud patterns everywhere
  • ✕Wrinkled shirts

Short on time

Shop the safe formula

One search per piece. Filter by fast delivery on the store page if the date is close.

Your photo here

See this outfit on you before you buy

Upload one full-length photo and AI dresses you in this exact outfit, usually in under a minute. Your photo is deleted as soon as the image is ready.

How we handle photos

Questions

Quick answers

What is the safest office colour palette?

Navy, grey, charcoal, white and light blue, with brown or black leather. Add one accent colour at most.

How many work outfits do I need?

Five pieces of tailoring and five tops that all pair together give you more than a month of different outfits.

Are jeans OK at the office?

In business casual offices dark, clean jeans with a shirt and blazer often are; in formal offices, no.

Should my belt match my shoes at work?

Yes: brown belt with brown shoes, black with black. It's the one rule nobody breaks in formal settings.

What socks go with office trousers?

Match the socks to the trousers, not the shoes, so the leg reads as one line.

Keep going

Other occasions

Verdicts and outfits come from published colour and dress-code rules, not paid placement; garment images are AI-generated illustrations of generic pieces. How we decide