You've probably heard the phrase casual style. And I bet this is a style you use often. But what is smart casual? What are their differences? In fact, this difference is quite subjective and many experts in the fashion world make their statements regarding the definition of smart casual very carefully.
To put it vaguely, this style can be defined as a little more formal than casual style, but not formal enough for a formal style. But more specifically, smart casual can be described as a combination of the following things: blazer, white shirt, formal jeans, brown loafers.
With your own eye, you must constantly look for the balance you need between unbridled casual and formal rigor, combining things from these two areas. The nuance is that you will look a little more presentable and smarter in situations where it would seem this is not necessary. But this will add extra points to you in the eyes of others. After all, until you speak, only your body and clothes speak about you.
The article consists of two parts: in the first part you will find out where smart casual would be the most appropriate and winning option, in the second - what things determine this style most of all.
If you work a lot outside the office, it is important for you to maintain a presentable appearance while increasing your comfort level. A light blazer and cotton trousers instead of jeans will help you with this. Loafers for this look will look very relaxed, and oxfords will look very formal.
Therefore, brown derbies are an ideal option. Don't forget to take a closer look at our article about what they are and how to use them. In this look, you can easily work on a laptop in any cafe or hold a business meeting in a restaurant.
You may be an art connoisseur, or maybe you need to surprise your girlfriend or business partner with your knowledge of masterpieces of painting and sculpture. Regardless of the goal, the image is the same. Classic jeans, white sneakers and a suede jacket will, in addition to extreme comfort, also give you the aura of a creative personality who understands the nuances of each work of art.
Maybe the whole point is that many men used jackets of a similar cut during the Renaissance in Italy. And now you can surprise anyone with your image, literacy and knowledge in currently unpopular areas.
If you need to wear a formal suit, you don't have to always wear a tie and shirt. Especially if you and your colleagues spend a lot of time together and sometimes you need to relax over a cup of coffee or a friendly conversation.
In this case, a white T-shirt and a black low-cut sweater will give you a relaxed look. And the suit itself will nevertheless retain the presentability of the image and the necessary tone in the robot.
In Russian-speaking countries, closed clubs of various kinds of gentlemen are not as popular as in the West. But every year this movement is gaining popularity among us. It is very important that in such clubs you can relax, see how other men think, and make useful connections. It is unlikely that you will be asked to wear a tie to such events. But a lot will depend on your appearance.
By choosing an image like in the photo, you will definitely win a couple of points in the eyes of your colleagues. Perfectly fitting trousers, gray loafers and a thin wool turtleneck sweater will do the trick. Minimalistic textures and colors will hide all the imperfections of your body, visually add several years of extra experience to you and make you look like a serious man, partner and person. A very strong image.
It is not necessary to love your relatives, but meeting them is often necessary. In this case, well-chosen clothes can give compliments from family and friends, as well as the desired comfort anywhere: at home, outdoors, in a restaurant.
It is especially important to carefully approach the competent selection of smart casual if you are planning a meeting with the girl’s parents. Here, good suede Chelsea boots and a medium-sized knitted sweater will add goodwill and decency to you in the eyes of your parents. Of course, it is unlikely that any of them will know about your exploits, especially bad ones, but we all live in illusions in relation to other people. So why not create for them the illusion they want to see?
Double-breasted linen suit. Nowadays you rarely see one like this. It's a little baggy and maybe even conservative, but the benefits of linen and the possibility of customization are too tempting to pass up. This is guaranteed to be the flagship of the smart casual dress code.
The usual casual style is too often full of bright colors. Dark colors almost always look more conservative and formal. They better emphasize your taste - a stingy color scheme leads to the fact that people pay more attention to the correct size, quality of fabric, textures and play of shades. The man in the photo perfectly conveys this idea. It is noticeable that he is very comfortable in these clothes.
A double-breasted blazer, as a separate wardrobe element, is a universal item for still cool days in spring and autumn. For smart casual it is very familiar, as it adds a lot of officialdom and charm to any other combination of things. Jeans, chinos, shorts, T-shirts and polos - the double-breasted blazer uncompromisingly changes any standard look.
The tie is losing its position very much all over the world. The era of the classics is coming to an end. People want to dress not only beautifully, but also as comfortably as possible. Any inconvenience in style must be eliminated. Dressing today knitted tie anywhere, there is a very big risk of being misunderstood, and sometimes even funny.
But the fact that a well-chosen tie changes a man’s sense of self is hard to deny. You can be quite confident in absolutely any style. But a tie is a conscious limitation of one’s own freedom. And the inner understanding that you are capable of any self-restraint gives you a huge head start in tone, energy and fearlessness.
The smart casual style is becoming more popular every year, as the formality of many companies is disappearing, and a corporate culture of fun, creativity and creativity is being introduced. Employees come in the most different images, without thinking what they are called and whether these things are combined at all. But if you approach this issue consciously, then at first impression you will look head and shoulders above your colleagues.
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Finding the true meaning of the expression " smart casual» ( verbatim from English "smart-casual") is not an easy task. The Oxford Dictionary gives the following definition: " neat, casual, relatively informal style, consistent with a specific dress code". But these days the trend is that " smart casual” itself becomes a kind of dress code.
Going online with the request “ elegant- Casual style “, you come face to face with a huge number of somewhat contradictory guidelines - some advise you to wear shorts ( not very dressy, and not particularly casual), others press on ties of inappropriate colors; Some of them even give the feeling that they were carved in stone shortly after the appearance of the Ten Commandments. But today " smart casual” is more than a response to nineteenth-century prudishness.
« Smart casual“- this is a term that was destined for: bad luck for you, buddy!” says Josh Sims, author of Men of Style. “Fortunately, the recent boom in “ non-designer"brands that offer something very, very everyday do not leave much room for thought about what kind of animal this is - " smart casual style". In fact, the huge selection of modern casual clothing is quite dressy - and at the same time can be worn easily and casually, without discomfort.”
The exact origins of the expression “smart casual” are no easier to trace than to get to the bottom of its meaning. Dictionary websites say the term became established in the 1980s, but has been fairly common throughout the last century.
In fact, the first recorded use of the expression " smart casual"dates back to 1924 - it was used in an Iowa newspaper" Davenport Democrat" regarding a sleeveless dress ( far from the type of clothing that we are going to recommend).
Whatever the absolute truth, it's fair to assume that smart casual is in some ways related to business casual, and the two terms are often used interchangeably, although they are fundamentally different: one is strictly workwear, the other is not. But in the good old days, you could dress up like a dandy not only to spend a certain amount of time in the office - elegance and unusualness were welcomed everywhere, even in street fashion. As traditional dress standards crumbled, smart casual became a hastily erected bulwark against sartorial excess and eccentric chaos.
« Smart casual forms connecting link between strict formal attire and comfortable clothing with a dose of self-expression, and it is this link that men are increasingly looking for" says Josh Sims. This style also causes some panic among “ authoritative looking guys» - all kinds of restaurant managers, event organizers. They can’t find a middle ground - and it turns out something like “ well, yes, I’ll dress with comfort and taste, but I’m not supposed to have too much comfort, and I have problems with taste“, so this all results in inescapable confusion. As a result, the man puts on a blazer, and under it a “business” shirt with an open neck. Don't be like this guy, please."
"Smart casual" doesn't mean anything - therefore it can mean anything. According to the column " Styling tips" site mrporter.com, "smart casual" is " something smarter than a tracksuit, but less formal than a suit". Fortunately, there is a clarification: “ The ideal option is a blazer, a white shirt, neat jeans and light leather loafers.«.
It just didn’t get any easier, right? Each of the proposed elements in our time has a huge range of styles. In a well-intentioned attempt to delve deeper and clarify the situation even more thoroughly ( and with some irony), « A Guide for the Modern Gentleman" Tom Bryant draws a line between " formal smart casual" And " informal smart casual«.
So, " formal"branch is " jacket or blazer, flannel shirt, corduroy pants or chinos (not jeans!), collared shirt (never a T-shirt!) and comfortable shoes (not necessarily lace-ups, but not sandals or sneakers)«.
« Informal» the option remains without so much detailed analysis, however, some “ comfortable dark jeans without any extra fringe", it is also said that " Polo shirts are better than sleeveless shirts“, and in the end we are advised to “move away from everything that you would wear at home.”
But, although this last piece of advice may seem vague, it is perhaps as good a start as any. One of the reasons why " smart casual" does not have a definitive definition - that it can imply wearing radically different things in different contexts. In a word, this is not only a style of clothing - it is a state of mind.
« Smart clothing is about the clothing itself, not the style.", writes Sir Hardy Amies in his " ABC of style«. « Shoes must be laced, trousers ironed, tie knot must be tightened. That's what's paramount«.
The key words here, as you can see, are not “ shoes«, « trousers" And " tie", A " laced up«, « ironed«, « tightened up". A white T-shirt, indigo jeans and brand new sneakers can look nicer than a wrinkled shirt, worn-out pants and shoes with cracked leather.
Of course, a T-shirt, jeans and sneakers will not always be appropriate. But smart casual is more about a mood or an attitude than a set of ready-made formulas or a combination of things. Just because the event you want to dress up for is informal, you shouldn’t dress yourself up in any way.
Photo: Reiss, Massimo Dutti, Next We have already been convinced many times that the style “ smart casual" lacks a strict definition. Therefore, it will be much more useful and practical to start with a casual outfit, and then change a couple of its elements to a more presentable alternative.
For example, take a bomber jacket, a T-shirt, jeans and sneakers. Gives off style " anyhow", is not it? Now - feel free to send a bomber jacket and sneakers to " bench" and choose something more interesting. Change your look and achieve the desired result - but don’t overdo it!
Photo: River Island, Brunello Cucinelli, Saturdays NYC, Daks You don’t even have to change the selection of clothes described above in order to adapt it to your smart everyday life. The darker the color, the more formal it is, so making an outfit more presentable can be as easy as dimming a lamp.
So you take an olive green bomber jacket, a white T-shirt, light jeans and white sneakers... and replace the olive green with military green, and the light denim with a richer dark blue. Do you feel more impressive? Still would! Enhance the effect by swapping out your white T-shirt and sneakers for gray or charcoal. The components of the outfit are still the same, but the overall effect is completely different. The reverse is also sometimes true: a light tone is a smart style dimmer switch.
Photo: Suitsupply, Avva, Bonobos, River Island Others ( in fact, one of the main) a factor in a smart casual outfit is texture. Remember the examples of the most formal men's clothing - suits made of worsted wool, tuxedos. They almost always give a smooth, shiny appearance.
However, replace worsted wool with flannel or tweed, and you'll notice the difference on a metaphysical level. Clothes made from such materials often look a little larger, which definitely steps into style territory." casual"as style" smart» prefers smoother, more streamlined shapes.
Such " textured"The rule can be applied not only to suits, but also to many other things - shirts, knitwear, trousers and even shoes.
Photo: Mango Man, Zara, Windsor, Recman As mentioned earlier, throwing a blazer over a T-shirt and finishing off the look with jeans and sneakers is the easiest way to “ smart casual". But blazer is different from blazer: gold buttons are always a little bad taste, it smacks of the type of people who ride on “ Jaguars“, but at the same time they drink penny tonics. The texture from the previous point is also important here: choose one that harmonizes well with jeans - and you are on the right track. Modern thin lapels, patch pockets that look more like stripes - very “ casual"Don't you think so?
By the way, removing the style from blazers smart» hangers will make them too ( at least by feeling) more " everyday"and comfortable to wear.
Photo: Zara, Burton, Carl Gross, Marks & Spencer The T-shirt may fit the style " smart casual" - if it is simple, high-quality, fits well and has not been washed to death. But if you take a polo shirt instead of a simple T-shirt, it will be even better.
The buttons and collar innocently nod towards the style " smart“, but the overall look of the polo is sporty and comfortable ( in general, as the name suggests, these things were really conceived for purely sporting purposes). No stiff collars or cuffs, a fabric that is pleasant to the body without excessive shine or gloss - what more do you need? And it doesn’t matter that our grandfathers wore them.
Either way, think about how you want to balance your outfit. Polo is more smart". Something without a collar is, of course, “ casual«.
Photo: Suitsupply, Dondup, Next, Bally Wardrobe items such as a jersey sweatshirt or sweatshirt were not covered in our guide. But swapping merino wool, cashmere or even cotton for these chunky, casual and sporty pieces can add a bit of sophistication to your look.
Throw a simple jumper or cardigan over a T-shirt ( and maybe change into sneakers) and you will look irresistible.
Obviously, a chunky knit won't have the same effect, although a cardigan with a shawl collar instead of a jacket can look more presentable if it doesn't have buttons or chunky moose embroidery. A knitted blazer falls somewhere between these two poles.
A few words about turtlenecks: too tight looks unpresentable, too sleek - as casual as Hemingway’s drunkenness.
Photo: Mango Man, Reiss, Gieves & Hawkes, Next « Trouser"part of the wardrobe is a common thorn for style lovers" smart casual". For the most part, jeans are perfectly acceptable, even for business wear, as long as they are dark and not distressed. But there is always a risk. In case of risk, there is a safe solution - chinos.
Back to our " standard set- bomber jacket, T-shirt, jeans and sneakers; replace jeans with trousers. This is not just a move into a “smart” style, it is a good opportunity to look fashionable.
A textured, not-too-shiny fabric like flannel or linen can add variety to your trouser look, but flirting with linen is definitely not for beginners. Not everyone is comfortable with linen and, to be honest, it doesn’t suit everyone - which is why most men prefer the more versatile jeans or chinos.
Photo: Thomas Pink, Faconnable, Next, Massimo Dutti As with jeans, nowadays the style " casual“Several rules have been developed, according to which you won’t have to count on sneakers.
If you doubt something, feel free to give up. The right shoes, of course, can sometimes pull you out of a disastrously tasteless image - but only if they are the first thing your eye catches. And this, you understand, is the exception rather than the rule.
What makes a shoe style? smart» more « casual"? Firstly, the color. Black is the strictest, brown is more casual, light brown is the most casual. Secondly, the silhouette: a rounded toe is less formal than a pointed one, and the same applies to a flat sole. Thirdly, the texture is matte suede where “ more casual» shiny skin.
For these reasons " Chelsea«, « Derby", loafers and brogues - the best choice, how " oxfords". But in each of the categories there will always be something that looks too formal and something that looks too simple, so, as they say, tread carefully.
Photo: Suitsupply, Mango Man, Next, Zara Many smart casual guides turn their noses up at sneakers, deeming them completely unacceptable. But this approach is somewhat old-fashioned. As practice shows, sometimes even purely officials are betting on them.
In cases where sneakers are appropriate, the most the best option- classic: Converse, Jack Purcells, Adidas, Stan Smiths or Common Projects in white. And now - we repeat what we have already covered: the darker the color, the smarter the style. Dark shoes do not attract disapproving glances ( and, in principle, does not attract too much attention) and definitely less messy.
Texture-wise, shiny smooth skin « stricter» suede and matte fabrics; the truth, again, is somewhere in the middle. Knitted sneakers can also look like “ smart"if executed in dark color, but in some circumstances they look too modern - and too far from the right choice.
And remember: if leather sandals are sometimes permissible, then flip-flops are one big thing.” No«.
The modern rhythm of life in a big city forces even men who are far from fashionable to listen to the latest trends and stylish novelties. In order not to look like a black sheep at work or in the company of friends, a man is looking for his own style, which would at the same time meet the general requirements for the wardrobe of a successful person.
Nowadays you can find no less fashionistas among men than among women. This is not surprising, because a far-sighted guy always pays attention to his appearance. It is clothing that helps the male half look respectable and stylish at the same time, so you should be especially careful in its selection.
Casual allows you to feel comfortable and appropriate both in the office and after the end of the working day. Photo from wildberries.ru
Casual style for men promises a great, presentable appearance without incurring excessive costs for purchasing items. Casual is characterized by great democracy and freedom in choosing clothes for any occasion. And by choosing several sets correctly and harmoniously, you can forget for a while about the eternal problem of “what to wear?”, which is not alien to men either.
So, how, where and with what to wear Casual? This style is ideal for everyday life, since the main principles of Casual are comfort and originality without sacrificing attractiveness. Depending on the situation, there are casual clothes for work, for sports, for walking, for semi-formal parties, etc. That’s why Casual is always so different, with it restrictions and dogmas crumble, giving a man a chance to look for the right combinations himself in accordance with his and only his opinion.
First of all, you need to figure out what it is for men. “Smart Casual” provides business people with the opportunity to finally get rid of boring and awkwardly strict suits that prevent them from showing individuality and initiative at work. At the same time, this style does not reject the traditions of the official style, because it is on its basis that any smart casual look develops. This means that, having taken the seriousness and modesty of outfits from office-style, Casual made it more relaxed and free by including elements of different cuts and from different fabrics. In this way, a combination of seemingly mutually exclusive styles was achieved, but the effect was incredibly positive. Slight carelessness, a touch of street trend, a larger selection of colors and materials - all this and much more characterizes the men's Casual style!
A man's wardrobe, compared to a woman's, will always be quite simple, because there is no place for skirts and dresses in it, but, on the other hand, men's clothing has its own charms. Clothes in the office are expected to be in calm, neutral colors, and this rule will have to be taken into account. But you can choose almost any materials: cotton, knitwear, a little denim, corduroy, suede, tweed... Specific examples of attractive Casual outfits for men look something like this:
The overall impression of such combinations does not detract from professionalism and business acumen, but also creates a special colorful image, different from others. Casual style men's clothing allows you to feel comfortable and appropriate both in the office and after the end of the working day.
The street and sports direction in Casual implies the presence in the wardrobe of T-shirts, T-shirts (including those with inscriptions and funny pictures), sneakers, and trousers of various cuts. Here you can have a blast with bright colors and non-standard styles. Also required are stylish short jackets, expensive belts, shoes and accessories that will help create a unique look. Casual clothing for men allows you to express your sense of style and look like an elegant and modern gentleman anywhere.
Casual is one of the everyday styles of clothing, in which the main emphasis is on convenience and practicality. Casual first appeared in the 20th century in European countries and is still very popular.
In men's fashion, casual does not imply the use of overly elegant, or too traditional or classic clothing elements in the basic wardrobe.
It is notable for a certain carelessness and seemingly “random” combinations of various clothing parts produced by different companies.
Casual style involves using comfortable, not too flashy items in your wardrobe. It is characterized by convenience and practicality, and nowadays more and more more men prefers to dress in this style.
Reference! Casual is also convenient because of its versatility: after all, you can dress in this style everywhere and always - to work, to study, for a walk and even on a date.
It may also include elements “borrowed” from other styles, but its main feature is comfort and convenience.
Most things turn out to be so versatile that you can wear them to a variety of events, from going to a cafe with friends to attending a party, without changing your outfit.
But everyone will be convinced that the young man, before leaving home, carefully prepared to attend this event and spent a long time selecting suitable clothes.
Watch the video in which stylists tell how to choose clothes for men in a casual style:
Casual style is divided into several varieties, differing from each other to one degree or another.
A style that allows a man to express his individuality.
At the same time, freedom is allowed in choosing clothing details and their colors. The look in this style itself involves the use of a bold cut of clothing and clearly visible accessories, as in the photo.
It could be described as smart casual. This is an office style, somewhat looser than business and even business casual.
It is possible to:
This style is remarkable for its variety of styles, fabrics and shades.
It can be called a combination of classics and freedom.
Reference! The outfit can use a variety of fabrics, free combinations and rather risky color combinations.
With this style the following are allowed:
It is also allowed to wear a jumper, pullover or sweater under the jacket.
This vibrant style is usually characterized by combining details borrowed from sportswear with denim clothing.
It often uses:
In casual wear, they come in a variety of colors and patterns. Often they are not tucked into trousers or jeans, but worn untucked.
Shirts are used as classic colors(such as white, gray, black, blue, burgundy or emerald), and bright (red, yellow, light green, purple).
It is also allowed to use striped, checkered, or other more or less noticeable fabrics.
Important! A loose style does not imply sloppiness, so it is unacceptable to wear shirts that are not your size: they must fit along the length of the sleeves and the circumference of the collar. When wearing a jacket is expected, the length of the cuff should only be 1 cm greater than the length of the sleeve of the outerwear.
At first glance, a jacket and a casual style are not very compatible. After all, in the understanding of most people, this wardrobe detail is more characteristic of a business style.
However, it is often forgotten that jackets vary not only in cut, but also in color.
So, wearing a bright red-yellow-green large-checkered jacket for business negotiations is hardly possible, but for a walk around the city, going to the store or on a date - why not?
In this case, it is also necessary to take into account not only what fabric the jacket is made of and what cut it has, but also how exactly it is worn.
In particular, you can either wear it at all:
Important! A jacket worn separately from a suit is called a blazer. It is the one that is most often used when creating looks in a casual style.
A blazer can be perfectly combined with any straight or slightly tapered trousers, and sometimes in this style it can be worn with breeches or with elongated straight-cut shorts.
The color of the jacket can be any, both light and dark.
The cut is desirable to be looser, and the length is slightly shortened. Blazers with rounded hems look great when worn with jeans or other trousers.
Reference! A blazer is absolutely indispensable in business and smart casual; it gives a man’s image a certain efficiency and composure, but without excessive officialdom.
In the video, the stylist explains how to properly assemble a men's set in a casual style::
The sweatshirt, colloquially referred to as a sweatshirt, came into casual fashion from the sporty style. It is sewn from thick knitwear, often lined with fleece.
Important! These are very convenient and comfortable clothes, designed for the off-season, and sometimes for cool weather. summer days when it’s already cold in a T-shirt or shirt, but in a sweater or warm vest It's still hot.
In casual style, a sweatshirt is used very widely, and you can wear it:
True, smart and business casual do not involve wearing a sweatshirt without a blazer, but in smart it is acceptable to wear it under a jacket over a shirt.
The color of the sweatshirt can be any, as well as the print that is applied to it.
Important! For a smart look, it is better to use plain sweatshirts in soft shades, such as white, gray, black, brown or beige.
For urban and sports casual wear, it is acceptable to use sweatshirts in bright colors with large multi-color prints or photo printing in your wardrobe.
In principle, in a casual style you can use almost anything, not too narrow and not particularly wide pants, sewn from a wide variety of fabrics.
However, according to the tradition that has already begun to take shape for this style, Along with jeans, chinos are considered the most suitable for casual wear.
They are considered universal and fit both business casual and all other styles.
Important! It is advisable to have several chinos in your wardrobe, which are essentially a complete replacement for office suit trousers. Moreover, they should be of different shades: more and less formal.
TO formal shades can be classified as: brownish, beige, grayish and dark blue, and to informal- colors such as burgundy, terracotta and green.
From materials for cold weather year, it is recommended to choose tweed or corduroy fabrics, and in warm weather - cotton or blended(cotton and linen) fabrics.
These trousers will look great:
They will fit well into any look and will look stylish and aesthetically pleasing with any top.
Jeans have become one of the main components of casual style. And no wonder: it would be difficult to find another such comfortable and at the same time practical wardrobe item than them.
Important! Casual involves wearing straight or slightly tapered, but not tapered, jeans, and you can wear them either with a turn-up or with their hem extended to its full length.
In an urban casual and sporty style, it is acceptable to use distressed jeans, including artificially aged ones, in your wardrobe.
At the same time, it is still advisable to avoid wearing “torn” and artificially stained jeans, because, despite all its democracy, casual does not at all imply sloppiness and carelessness in clothing.
As for the color of the jeans, it can be anything:
Reference! You can also use jeans in non-standard shades when composing images, especially in smart and sports casual: burgundy, emerald green, terracotta and other shades.
The view tells what items should be in a basic men's wardrobe:
Shoes can be used in a variety of ways: from classic shoes or boots to moccasins, oxfords and even sneakers and sneakers, especially when it comes to sports casual.
In this case, the color and texture of the shoes are of great importance.
It is acceptable to use both single-color and/or single-texture and combined models.
Casual style involves the use of various accessories in men's fashion, including chains or pendants, men's bracelets, wrist watch, ties, scarves, glasses (both regular and sunglasses), as well as hats ( different models hats, caps, baseball caps), bags and belts.
Important! Unlike business style, accessories, including watches, should not look too status-bearing, much less pretentious.
Mistakes when creating a casual style look can be the following.
For example, when business casual is confused with business style, or sport casual with purely sporty, and they wear things that are acceptable for other styles, but not for casual.
At first glance, if not everything, then a lot is acceptable in casual, since this style presupposes freedom and the opportunity to express one’s individuality.
But at the same time, some men completely forget that not all shades of clothing combine well with each other and, as a result, can look either too bright or simply tasteless.
Reference! A combination such as red with yellow and green may be acceptable in a fabric pattern, but wearing a red blazer, yellow shirt and emerald green trousers would clearly be a mistake, since the overall look would be very looks like a traffic light.
Despite the fact that business and smart casual suggest greater democracy and freedom than business style, however, this does not mean that wearing sneakers or sneakers to the office is acceptable.
Moccasins - yes, perhaps, but certainly not sports shoes.
Reference! It would also not be very appropriate to use a scarf instead of a tie, especially a bright and woolen one - this is still not an accessory for the office, and, by and large, not an accessory for wearing indoors at all.
Things are either too big, or they fit, as they say, tight and are almost bursting at the seams:
On men, such models look at least strange, and besides, they can hardly be called comfortable, which, again, goes against the basic concept of casual.
Such models are, in principle, not intended for use in this style.
If you wear a sweatshirt, pullover or jumper over a shirt, then it is dense and less tight-fitting, through which the fabric of the clothes worn underneath it is not visible or, if the shirt has a pattern, then also the pattern.
And the clearly visible folds on the shirt under a thin sweater do not look very aesthetically pleasing.
This combination looks rather strange and certainly does not decorate anyone.
Casual style does not at all imply that you can wear whatever you want and with whatever you want, regardless of the purpose of this or that thing.
Sometimes you can see quite strange combinations, such as a sporty down jacket on top of a blazer in neutral shades, sometimes even complemented by a tie.
IN in this case It would be more appropriate to wear a winter coat over the blazer, perhaps a cropped one, but not a quilted sports jacket.
Important! In order to understand which clothing styles are appropriate to use in a casual style and which are not, you should evaluate things from the point of view of their convenience and practicality. Will they be comfortable or not? And, if the answer is no, it is better to exclude this item of clothing from your casual wardrobe.
The video talks about the main mistakes men make when choosing clothes:
The main features of casual style are convenience, comfort and the opportunity to express oneself in clothing. It really implies much more freedom than business style and allows each man to show his individuality in the selection of clothes.
However, one should not think that the democracy and freedom of casual means permissiveness when putting together a wardrobe.
In fact, only following certain rules can make the image truly stylish, beautiful and consistent with the very concept of casual.
Despite the fact that the main fashionistas are women, it is also important for men to follow fashion trends And different styles in clothes. Thanks to awareness in choosing clothes according to the latest collections and innovations from designers, men can demonstrate to society their impeccable appearance and sense of taste. Men's casual style is an excellent solution for young, active and respectable men.
According to the observations of experts, men, as a rule, are much more attentive, picky and responsible in choosing clothes. The Casual style is good because it is universal, comfortable and practical, which means it can be used for everyday wear. Scotland is considered the birthplace of the style, when in the 70s all kinds of informal football clubs, or rather their participants, wore branded, comfortable and at the same time fashionable things.
To understand what the casual style is, it is enough to familiarize yourself with its main features and distinctive criteria. Firstly, it is a casual and comfortable style of clothing, which is ideal for the hustle and bustle of a big city and active men. Therefore, the first feature of style is simplicity and convenience, which is the first necessity in choosing clothes for every person.
Secondly, with the help of even casual clothes, men tend to want to express themselves, which also allows for a casual style. He does not accept any prohibitions or boundaries; you can even reunite the compatible and incompatible in one image. For example, a combination of jeans and a shirt in tandem with sneakers. Kezhl is preferred by men of all ages, from teenagers to mature city dwellers.
Despite complete freedom, restrictions are still present, namely:
All other clothing options can be safely classified as casual style if they are correctly and harmoniously combined with a relaxed and free style design.
If we consider the casual style of 2018, it promotes simple and inexpensive things, without elaborate decorative elements, decorations and bright prints. Clothing should look casual, free, comfortable and practical, but at the same time original and stylish. If you look at the collections from designers and fashion designers, you will see that today the basic men's wardrobe in casual style is divided into two subgroups - Smart and Business.
Main feature of the style Smart casual- this is complexity, versatility, even some kind of confusion, but at the same time a man should not look stupid and awkward. This style combines the formal with the informal, but in a neat and competent presentation. That is, clothes should be elegant, but at the same time casual without unnecessary gloss and pathos.
For example, stylists offer basic wardrobe in Smart casual style:
You can use different options for shoes, be it loafers or sneakers, but not specific sports sneakers. The image should be as simple and comfortable as possible, but with notes of elegance and idleness. This is what distinguishes it from another variety - Business casual.
The main condition for this type of casual style is the use of strictly true to size clothing. The main feature of smart casual style is that it is suitable for work and business environments and dress codes, but still with a certain touch of freedom of choice and ease.
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Stylists offer an approximate set of clothes in the Business casual style:
For footwear, loafers or oxfords are suitable, as well as derbies in the form of boots or low shoes, brown or black. Other colors in shoes may only be appropriate in the summer.
To avoid guessing what a man should wear every day, regardless of the dress code and requirements of the event, you can create a basic men's wardrobe in a casual style.
It may include the following clothing items:
Expert opinion
Helen Goldman
Male stylist-image maker
Despite the fact that shoes have never been an indicator of style and an important accent, yet casual style does not welcome sneakers. Men's footwear in casual style - these are sneakers, moccasins, sandals, derby shoes, loafers or oxfords.
Regardless of whether it will be casual style for men business clothes or an elegant option, a man should definitely give preference to natural fabrics without any synthetic admixture. If this cold season, you can take clothes made of cashmere, wool or tweed, and in summer fabrics such as linen and cotton are ideal. Mandatory requirements for fabrics are wear resistance, softness, resistance to stains, and quality.
When choosing color range Calm and measured tones should be a priority, as they are practical and universal. But at the same time, it is important that pastel and deep shades do not look too boring and gray, so you can play up the look with a print or pattern. Stylists advise avoiding a business palette in clothes - black and white. If these are trousers of the same shade, they can be complemented with a striped and checkered shirt, a printed T-shirt and vice versa.
To create a win-win men's casual clothing style, stylists offer photographs of ready-made sets and looks for modern men.
Casual style is an urban and everyday style that embodies comfort, practicality, versatility, freedom of choice and a great way of self-expression. There are two subtypes within the style - this is the smart casual style, that is, its elegant interpretation for special occasions, as well as business casual for a business and work environment. And for bold experimenters, modern designers and stylists offer a new twist - Street casual, that is, going beyond the boundaries and creating an individual image.
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