Unless you’re Mark Zuckerberg who may be the only one that can wear a “uniform” that is actually just typical everyday clothing items (a gray t-shirt, blue jeans, hoodie, and a pair of Nike shoes), you may want to invest in more formal office clothes, especially if you work for a suit-and-tie company. Dressing well and appropriately is important, especially if you want to be taken seriously and leave a good impression. Well, pulling off a smart office look is something that anyone can learn to do. In light of that, let’s go through a few tips.

Go for the Slim Fit

This may sound obvious, but many get it wrong. If your clothes are too baggy or too tight, they are not going to look good on you. Ensuring proper fit applies to everything you are wearing, especially your pants. Your black skinny jeans may be fine for the weekend and your baggy cargo pants may feel like wearing your pj’s, but your boss isn’t going to appreciate you looking like a guy from an Urban Outfitters’ catalogue.

Up Your Shoe Game

Even if you already own all the right fitting suits and ties every man should have in his closet, your professional wardrobe cannot be quite complete without the right mens professional shoes. With a nice pair of mens professional shoes alone, you can elevate your style immensely. Stylish black leather shoes, for instance, can add a professional polish to almost any ensemble. For those colder days with just a hint of early-morning freezing rain, when you’ve still have to go to that lunch with Ryan from accounting (who by the way always insists on walking), you’ ll need boots that will stand up to the elements while still looking good with a suit. That means choosing shoes that feature moisture absorbent lining and are made of full grain leather.

In addition to their aesthetic, your shoes should also be the most functional piece of clothing you wear on a daily basis. For the purpose of treating your feet the right way, look for shoes with removable lining and insoles as they should be flexible enough to allow you to take them off and add on easily. In addition, look for rubber outsole as this helps absorb the shock of hard surfaces. Finally, don’t forget to make sure that your shoes are polished and in good condition.

Invest in Quality and Simple Pieces

Finally, as they say, you get what you pay for and that statement is almost always true for fast cheap fashion. There are many reasons why, but mainly it’s because poor quality shoes, cheaply made pants with uneven seams and a zipper that sticks out will not serve you for a long time to come. But cashmere made clothes, for instance, feel and look expensive. A good-quality knit can communicate to others that you are someone who can handle more responsibility.

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One of the most iconic sport tops worn by the likes of Prince Harry and Mick Jagger is back in fashion. These practical garments feature long sleeves, a flattering broad cut, and a small contrast collar to frame the face. Yet, many people, especially those who were forced to wear them in public schools, still avoid them like the plague.

Regardless of what most people think, fashion trends come and go, and right now rugby jumpers are becoming increasingly popular among the young and fashionable. Moreover, the trend is fueled by brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and Gucci. However, let’s not give these brands too much credit, as the only reason they design rugby jumpers is because they’re responding to the cultural moment which is part of how we manipulate the codes of class and recycle past trends.

Teenagers nowadays combine rugby shirts and jeans the exact same way teenagers used to combine them back in the 90s, when this style was last trendy. Many Brits used to wear rugbys as a symbol of rebellion. It first started back in the 60s, when artist David Hockney started co-opting their clashing club colours as a way to express themselves. Since then, they’ve become part of his uniform and rugby jumpers have served as inspiration for a few Spring Summer 2018 shows.

In the US, on the other hand, rugbys became a part of the aesthetic adopted by the hip-hop community. Snoop Dogg appeared on Saturday Night Live with a Hilfiger rugby shirt reading TOMMY across the chest. The symbolism of rugbys was also present here, as a result of the racial tensions the US faced at the time, and hip-hop being loaded with political messages about power and establishment.

But you don’t have to be a rebel to wear a rugby shirt. As aforementioned, Prince Harry has worn one since forever, and if anything, he’s emblematic of how the shirt still denotes class, and how class can dictate style. He simply wears one because he’s a fan of rugby. He doesn’t look particularly fashionable in them, yet the fact that he’s a royal makes him a trend-setter for many.

That being said, if you’re a young adult, go ahead and wear a rugby jumper without putting too much thought into this kind of clothing, they’re cool to wear. However, if you’re a tad bit older, you might want to tread carefully with them, and if you’re someone who’s suffered through the pain of being forced to play rugby in school, do what you did then – look the other way and pretend the whole thing isn’t happening again.

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