Ask a stylist: workwear edition
Business or pleasure? Both, with a well-picked work wardrobe.
TRANSEASONAL WORKWEAR FAVOURITES AS PICKED BY OUR STYLIST
The transeasonal period can be tricky when it comes to workwear. Regardless of your uniform and where you spend your days, it’s important to ensure you’re comfortable, cool (or warm, depending on how the weather feels on the day), as well as adhering to the rules of your workplace.
For some, it’s as easy as adding a few layers and choosing slightly thicker but breathable fabrics. For others, it can be a bit of a challenge. And so, we asked our resident stylist Sam to help outfit a few of our key AW24 pieces for work and beyond. See below for his recommendations.
Corporate or formal
A good suit will see you through all the seasons, says Sam, especially if the fabric hails from Barberis, the world’s oldest wool mill:
Crafted from pure wool with a half-lined construction for ventilation, this tailored navy suit has multi-seasonal use. For a formal look, I would style it with a white twill shirt and an Italian printed tie as a nod to the suit’s Italian heritage, accented with a brown or black shoe.
For a mix and match option, use the double-breasted construction to your advantage and lean into the nautical trend with white chinos, a blue and white striped shirt and loafers.
Smart casual
Smart casual can be tricky to decipher, but with chinos and a soft knit, you’re golden:
This is the quintessential uniform of any modern business casual environment; designed with comfort in mind, but with the ability to transition from work to social gathering. My pick would be a navy stretch chino, cotton rich with a bit of stretch for comfort, and a long sleeve merino zip neck polo for a coordinated look that looks great with a loafer as the finishing touch. Swap out the loafer for a trainer to ease into a more casual setting.
Creative office or no dress code
The world is your oyster with a creative job – play around with textures and tones to find the right balance for you:
Perfect for the turn in weather, this neutral shacket works with anything from jeans to chinos, perfect for daily wear, casual Fridays or nights out. Designed to resemble a safari jacket, but instead of lightweight linen, it’s crafted from a wool and cotton blend for cooler days, and enhanced by the versatile camel shade. It also has unique detailing in the form of large mottled tortoiseshell buttons and bellow pockets that are bound to enhance even the simplest of outfits. Combine with an off-white chino and matching shirt, some vintage inspired trainers and a denim shirt for a bit of contrast.