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Dressing Smart-Casual : A Short Guide

For a lot of men, it can often seem like fashion is something that’s best left to women, but a little bit of attention to your wardrobe can go a long way. One look that’s easy to achieve and looks great on every man is the smart-casual look. Starting with a pair of decent pants – stick to dark colors such as charcoal grey, as this is sophisticated as well as practical. It goes with anything. Chinos are great here, or alternatively, you could try a pair of dark jeans.

Shirts don’t have to be daunting, either, no matter the slightly baffling, huge array of styles on offer for men these days. Try sticking with a button-down rather than a tee, and wear it in muted colors such as midnight blue, bottle green, or for a bit of a twist, deep burgundy. Neutral colors will mean you can wear the look anywhere, whether it’s at the office or out with friends. Go for a cotton shirt or perhaps a silk-blend for fabric that looks great with anything.

You also need to pay a little attention to your shoes. You may consider fancy footwear to be the domain of the ladies, but a good pair of shoes will last you for years and complement almost any outfit. Stick to smart black for a shoe that’s stylish but not ostentatious. Go for a discreet lace-up style or loafers as these will go with anything from jeans to chinos to your suits for the office, making them a great way of adding a bit of smart to your casual.

No one wants to freeze for fashion, so make sure you include a good sweater or two in your smart-casual wardrobe, letting you wrap up warm while still looking great. Try a V-neck sweater over a button-down shirt in complementary colors for an instantly brilliant look. Or why not keep your neck warm with a stylish turtleneck; they not only keep out the cold but look great, particularly in muted colors such as black, green, navy or grey. You can also wear them with anything.

You may not pay much attention to accessories, but they really can add a lot to an outfit, lifting it from boring and ordinary to the height of sophistication. Try a pair of sleek leather gloves for instant style and warmth. Another great accessory for the cold fall and winter months is a wool scarf that you can use to keep warm as well as looking fabulous. Try a scarf in dark blue with lighter blue pinstripes for a flash of brighter color, adding an individual flare to your look.

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