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Dressing For The Occasion: Modern Office Attire – Part Two

A Guide To Modern Office Attire

Office dress today is not the straightforward affair it once was. Depending on your industry (and often your city), business attire has evolved beyond the obligatory dark tailoring, solid tie and white shirt, with individuals now dressing to suit their profession and express their personality. In part one we covered modes of dress for the City Slicker and Creative Urbanite. Today we take look at a further two office characters that place strong emphasis on tradition and functionality.

The Modern Media Exec

The Modern Media Exec likes to look sleek and smart without appearing overdressed. He’s the digital marketing coordinator or editor of a lifestyle publication and often finds himself in client-facing situations, building business relationships, deal-making and rolling out inspiring ideas and strategies for his brand. Fusing tradition and modernity, he appreciates considered craftsmanship with a touch of contemporary styling. Not one to shy away from tailoring, he knows the importance of a well-cut jacket and will opt for a fine cloth in a slim-fit for a more modern feel. Brands such as A.P.C., Reiss, COS, Suitsupply and J.Crew strike just the right balance with their clean-lined, high quality tailoring.

• J. Crew Ludlow Sportcoat In Mini-houndstooth Cotton
• A.p.c. Cotton Blazer Beige
• Mismo Leather-trimmed Cotton-canvas Backpack
• Herschel Herschel Little America 23.5l Red Rucksack

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Final Word

With dress codes in a constant state of evolution, it’s clear that the traditional white shirt and tie combination doesn’t always cut the mustard for today’s modern office environment. Business dress has become a much more personalised genre, with gents kitting themselves out in a fashion that befits both their profession and practical needs. Whether you’re an out-and-about office gent, a slick man of numbers or an artful creative type, contemporary brands offer a rich array of functional utility wear, design-led separates and sharp tailoring to help construct your own bespoke working wardrobe.

Shane C. Kurup