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10 Ways To Do Business Casual This Fall

September 30th, 2016
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Outfit ideas that strike a balance

As business casual month draws to a close today, here are 10 HSS-certified business casual looks for fall.

1. Business Casual Cool

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If you’ve got some room to play around – or you just want to set the style standard at your workplace – consider a denim jacket as an alternative to a traditional blazer. Obviously, this would just be as outerwear for the commute and not something you’d wear around the office all day. And go with a pair of killer kicks to complete the look.

2. Simply Classic

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If you’ve been following along at home all month, you know that business casual is all about substitution, subtraction and judicious additions. This look falls into the substitution category. A knit tie and denim shirt in place of a traditional button-up and silk tie tones down the formality but keeps it looking classic.

3. The Extra Mile

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Menswear is all about the details and well-appointed accessories. If you plan to go sans tie, throw on a simple silk scarf to easily elevate the look.

4. The Casual Cardigan

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File this under Casual Friday. This is such a simple look, I think it’s easy to overlook or overthink when you’re in your daily routine. Remember that investing in great basics will always pay you back.

5. Jeans Acceptable

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Not everyone will agree 1) that jeans look “right” with a blazer and tie and 2) that they’re acceptable as business casual attire. But if you do happen to agree, this could be a good look for you.

6. The Alternate Blazer

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If you’re not feeling the blazer and a denim jacket is a little too fashion forward, substitute a cardigan instead.

7. Classic With a Twist

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While vastly overused and one of our all-time least favorite menswear “categories”, there really is no other way to describe what a gingham shirt does to an otherwise classic outfit.

8. Soft & Stylish

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A turtleneck is a great substitute for a shirt and tie. Soft, stylish and sophisticated.

9. Tie Optional

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For a Friday that includes after work activities like cocktails with colleagues or a first date, lose the tie and trade your trousers for a pair of “in-between” dress pants.

10. Layered Sweater

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Don’t forget the v-neck sweater! In a fair isle pattern layered under a plaid blazer is a perfect fall combination.

Thanks for reading.

Stylishly Yours,

Brian Sacawa
He Spoke Style

Photography by Rob McIver Photo

Brian Sacawa

Brian Sacawa is the Founder of He Spoke Style and one of the original men’s style influencers. Since 2013, his goal has remained the same: to provide men the advice and inspiration they need to dress well, develop their personal style, and gain more confidence. Brian’s interest and passion for men’s style and luxury watches has led to his writing for The Robb Report, The Rake, and Sotheby’s and he has been quoted on menswear in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Today.com, Brides Magazine, and the Huffington Post. He lives in the woods north of Baltimore with his wife, Robin, kitties Nick and Nora, and German Shepherd/Collie mix Charlie.

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