Many employees are going back to the office after being away for over a year. When they inevitably go back, they might be unsure of what they should wear to work. If you’re in this situation, you’ll want to find some stylish office-ready looks for men. You can elevate your work wardrobe by checking out this guide.
How To Dress When Going Back to Work
After being away from the office for a year or more, you may be wondering what’s acceptable work attire. Follow your company’s dress code if they have one. For example, if the dress code is strictly professional, then you shouldn’t show up in chinos and a polo shirt. Instead, opt for wool trousers and a jacket. Regardless of the dress code, you can still come to work feeling fresh and fashionable. Try following some 2022 fashion trends to upgrade your style for the workplace.
What’s in Style for Men in Spring of 2022?
While high-end fashion may not be totally appropriate for the office, you can still incorporate men’s spring 2022 fashion trends in your office wardrobe. If the area you live in is still a little chilly, layer your outfit by adding a heavy-knit cardigan. Another popular trend is to drop the bland colors like gray and opt for something more colorful instead. A bright-colored shirt or tie can add a bit of pop to your outfit without being over-the-top.
A Comfortable yet Stylish Look
If you need a relaxed look that is still business casual, try this outfit: a pair of chinos, a button-up, and matching shoes, such as loafers or bluchers. If winter hasn’t quite turned to spring, you can add a light sweater to this outfit. Try to find neutral chinos that will go with several shirt colors. Tan, olive, or navy are all great choices. Make sure to tuck in your button-up and go for solids or pattern but nothing too loud.
A Formal Look for Success
Even if your office is more casual, there may be some days that you want to dress for success. For example, if you’re asking for a raise or giving a presentation, you’ll want to look sharp. Set a formal look for your outfit by wearing wool trousers, a dress shirt, and loafers. Top the outfit off with a sport coat. You can customize this look with different colors, but make sure everything matches. If you need inspiration, try gray pants, a white shirt, black shoes, and a navy coat.
A Great Look for Casual Friday
Casual Fridays are a common practice for offices. If you don’t already know, casual Friday is when you dress down with more comfortable clothes. However, this doesn’t mean you can show up in sweats. You still need to look professional. Usually, on casual Fridays you can wear a pair of nice jeans, so start with that. Pair the jeans with a sweater, sport shirt, or fitted polo shirt. You can wear comfortable shoes like loafers, Chelsea boots, or wingtips.
As you prepare to go back to work, you can feel confident about your wardrobe. Following this guide and adding some spring fashion trends to your outfits can enhance your style and make you office-ready.
Make sure to check out 6 Stylish Looks Every Entrepreneur Needs to Apply for Success for more ideas.
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