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Men, worry no more. We’ve put together the ultimate business casual guide to help your wardrobe reach versatility status, with very little effort might we add. We know men usually struggle to find the perfect pieces for a night out, a date, or for that big presentation at work. You know what we’re talking about, when you want to look nice but not go overboard?

We’ve got the essentials, to show you exactly how to pull off a classy look, with very minimal effort.

Business Casual Mode

We know you’ve been in that dilemma where a suit and tie are too formal for the occasion or your workplace, but you need to impress, nonetheless. Or perhaps you are not a suit guy altogether but have a fancy date. So many scenarios a man must face!

We’ve compiled a few classic pieces to help you look sophisticated and well put together. The bottom line is, we will make you look sharp, without looking too formal. To pull these looks off, we will be focusing on the business casual look sure to impress that special someone or business colleagues.

The first item on the list is a navy blazer jacket with hopsack fabric. Thought we avoiding looking too formal, right? With hopsack fabric, the jacket comes off more casual than formal, due to the texture and weaving of the fabric. If you can find a hopsack fabric jacket with patch pockets, even better. The pockets will help to contribute to the casual feel. Overall, this makes for a great standalone jacket, perfect for pairing with your denim jeans.

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Another piece that we are also recommending to up your versatile business casual wardrobe is a solid grey coat. If you are just starting, this is a safe bet that will carry you far in your mix/matching endeavors. A grey coat can easily be paired with any dark chino or denim jeans. For an extra casual flair, opt for a coat with elbow patches.

Spice Up Your Shirts Rack

Moving onto shirts now, for versatile pieces that will allow you to mix and match more effectively, we are recommending an ice blue Oxford cloth shirt, a striped shirt, and a denim shirt. Yes, we went there.

Up Your Pants Game

You can never go wrong with navy chinos! The epitome of versatility, the navy chino can be paired with almost anything. The Khaki chino, next on our list, is not far behind. Lastly, we are rounding off the pants list with a pair of dark denim jeans. Just as versatile, if not more versatile, than the navy chino.

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Layering Pieces

Moving on, next we have our layering pieces. A few options that should become a staple in your wardrobe include neutral-colored sweaters. Navy, grey, and olive colors are perfect options to increase versatility and mix/match options.