Men's casual style: what does it include? Casual style for men - how to distinguish it from smart casual and formal wear Casual style for men autumn

Casual clothing has not gone out of fashion for several years in a row. This is the so-called urban style for any occasion: for the office, school, parties, dates or walks with friends. What rules must be followed to create a high-quality casual look?

History and features

Translated from English, “casual” (read as “casual”) means “casual” or “everyday.” This is where it differs from the classical and formal style - it implies maximum freedom, democracy and comfort.

There are several versions of the origin of casual. According to one of them, the style originated in the 90s, when computer scientists and programmers became the most sought-after specialists on the labor market. In order to hire guys accustomed to jeans and stretchy sweaters, large corporations had to slightly simplify the rules of their internal dress code.

Other sources claim that the founders of casual are football fans from Scotland, who created their own style. It allowed them to wear casual clothes, but still be recognizable among their own.

The first designer who paid attention to casual and brought it to the catwalk was the Italian Nino Cerruti. Fashion brands that produce clothing and accessories in this style include Stone Island (jackets and coats), Fred Perry, Lacoste, Ben Sherman, Ralph Lauren, Adidas and Burberry.

Casual style principles:

• Moderation. Casual is, first of all, a calm and discreet style, so it is better to avoid shiny, flashy things and unnecessary accessories.
• Adequacy. Clothes must be chosen taking into account all available factors: the man’s age, the characteristics of his figure, the time of year, the occasion and other circumstances. That is, no warm sweaters and boots in the summer, or tight jeans in the office.
• Lightness and carelessness. A casual look should be elegant, but not tell others that the man is concerned about his appearance.
• Refusal of stereotypes. Fans of this style never think about how they look in the eyes of others, so bold experiments (within acceptable limits) are welcome.
• Grooming and neatness. Faded, washed T-shirts and wrinkled trousers have nothing to do with “apparent” carelessness.
• Comfort. All wardrobe items should be comfortable, not press, not rub or restrict movement.

Elements and accessories

To create a casual style look, any clothing that meets its principles and laws is suitable. At the same time, there are items that are a must-have in the wardrobe of every representative of this style. What is included in the must-have list for fans of “urban elegance”?

Top

A jacket, cardigan or blazer are the main elements of a casual style look. For the cool season, you can choose tweed or wool jackets, and for the warm season, linen or cotton items. If the jacket has two buttons, the bottom one should be left unbuttoned.

You also need to get a straight V-neck sweater and a polo shirt. These are universal pieces that can be combined with any trousers and accessories. Well, for informal occasions, you can choose a T-shirt or sweatshirt, which is worn under a leather jacket.

As part of this style, it is unacceptable to wear formal suits, vests, suspenders and silk shirts.

A characteristic feature of the style is the rolled up sleeves of the shirt, which emphasize the informal mood. You can read about how to properly roll up the sleeves of a shirt. Do not forget that the shirt must be carefully ironed. How .

You can read about how to properly tuck a shirt into trousers here.

Bottom

Basic Rule in relation to trousers, this means avoiding pronounced classics: no clear lines or even creases.

For a casual look, go for jeans, chinos or khakis. In summer, you can wear cropped chinos or even straight shorts without unnecessary accessories.

Shoes

Casual clothing allows you to experiment with any wardrobe details, but shoes should be closer to classic (work boots and sneakers should be avoided).

Best options in this case: brogues, top-siders, monks, loafers, or deserts, and for informal occasions, moccasins or sneakers are suitable. Materials – soft (not patent) leather, suede and textiles.

Accessories

A casual style look can be well emphasized by a thin leather belt, a watch (something between a classic and a sports model), a voluminous scarf in the cold season and discreet sunglasses in the summer.

A leather or knitted bag would also be appropriate.

If you need a tie, it is better to choose a thin or knitted model. A tie clip can also be used as an accessory.
Cufflinks, massive chains, bracelets and rings are prohibited.

Materials

Materials and fabrics should be chosen exclusively natural, without synthetic impurities.

For the cold season, tweed, cashmere or wool are suitable, for the warm season - linen or cotton.

They must be of high quality, pleasant to the touch, wear-resistant and not easily soiled.

Colors, designs and patterns

There are no strict rules regarding the selection of colors in this style. Calm, pastel colors are the priority, but the image should not be formal or boring.

It is better to avoid official combinations (black and white) or monochromatic colors. Checked or small striped shirts and T-shirts with prints go well with plain trousers, and you can wear brightly colored chinos under a black or gray sweater.

Casual style trends

• Business casual. A combination of business and casual style, which is suitable for offices with a relaxed dress code. It is based on jackets and polo shirts, which are combined with straight trousers or classic jeans. Shoes – brown, black or cream, soft leather or suede.
• Smart casual. A direction that is also called “clean casual”. The main characteristics are slight negligence, elegance and aristocracy. It is distinguished from the previous direction by bold color combinations and a minimal number of strict elements.
• Street casual. Street casual is a rejection of stereotypes, going beyond boundaries and the most daring experiments. Its essence is to create an image that will emphasize individuality and stand out from the crowd. Of particular relevance here are colorful, original details: hats, neckerchiefs, scarves, variegated colors and bright shades. Colored socks with prints or no socks at all are also allowed.

Basic mistakes

To make your look complete and attractive, you need to avoid common mistakes that are typical for fans of casual style.

• Slogan T-shirts. This wardrobe item is more suitable for teenagers, so adult men should avoid it.
• White shirts. A white shirt, even with the top button undone and the sleeves rolled up, looks too formal for a casual style.
• Ripped jeans. Casual is a democratic style, but it does not welcome torn jeans with huge holes. The ideal option is slightly aged trousers with light abrasions.
• Rolled up trousers. The style allows you to roll up your trousers slightly, but it is important not to look like Tom Sawyer.
• T-shirts and shorts. T-shirts and shorts look good only on athletic, fit figures, and wide beach shorts are unacceptable for a casual style.
• Flip-flops. These shoes have nothing to do with casual. For summer, it is better to choose light moccasins, sneakers or sandals.

The effect of an elegant, graceful casual look in a casual style requires careful selection of a basic wardrobe, proven combinations and accessories. Experiment, show imagination, abandon stereotypes - and you will succeed. Good luck!

Finding the true meaning of the expression " smart casual» ( verbatim from English "smart-casual") is not an easy task. The Oxford Dictionary gives the following definition: " neat, casual, relatively informal style, consistent with a specific dress code". But these days the trend is that " smart casual” itself becomes a kind of dress code.

Going online with the request “ smart-casual style“, you come face to face with a huge number of somewhat contradictory guidelines - some advise you to wear shorts ( not very dressy, and not particularly casual), others press on ties of inappropriate colors; Some of them even give the impression that they were carved in stone shortly after the appearance of the Ten Commandments. But today " smart casual” is more than a response to nineteenth-century prudishness.

« Smart casual“- this is a term that was destined for: bad luck for you, buddy!” says Josh Sims, author of Men of Style. “Fortunately, the recent boom in “ non-designer"brands that offer something very, very everyday do not leave much room for thought about what kind of animal this is - " smart-casual style". In fact, the huge selection of modern casual clothing is quite dressy - and at the same time can be worn easily and casually, without discomfort.”

History of style

The exact origins of the expression “smart casual” are no easier to trace than to get to the bottom of its meaning. Dictionary websites say the term became established in the 1980s, but has been fairly common throughout the last century.

In fact, the first recorded use of the expression " smart casual"dates back to 1924 - it was used in an Iowa newspaper" Davenport Democrat" regarding a sleeveless dress ( far from the type of clothing that we are going to recommend).

Whatever the absolute truth, it's fair to assume that smart casual is in some ways related to business casual, and the two terms are often used interchangeably, although they are fundamentally different: one is strictly workwear, the other is not. But in the good old days, you could dress up like a dandy not only to spend a certain amount of time in the office - elegance and unusualness were welcomed everywhere, even in street fashion. As traditional dress standards crumbled, smart casual became a hastily erected bulwark against sartorial excess and eccentric chaos.

« Smart casual forms the link between formal attire and comfortable clothing with a dose of self-expression, and it is this link that men are increasingly looking for" says Josh Sims. This style also causes some panic among “ authoritative looking guys» - all kinds of restaurant managers, event organizers. They can’t find a middle ground - and it turns out something like “ well, yes, I’ll dress with comfort and taste, but I’m not supposed to have too much comfort, and I have problems with taste“, so this all results in inescapable confusion. As a result, the man puts on a blazer, and under it a “business” shirt with an open neck. Don't be like this guy, please."

What is “smart casual” today?

"Smart casual" doesn't mean anything - therefore it can mean anything. According to the column " Styling tips" site mrporter.com, "smart casual" is " something smarter than a tracksuit, but less formal than a suit". Fortunately, there is a clarification: “ The ideal option is a blazer, a white shirt, neat jeans and light leather loafers.«.

It just didn’t get any easier, right? Each of the proposed elements in our time has a huge range of styles. In a well-intentioned attempt to delve deeper and clarify the situation even more thoroughly ( and with some irony), « A Guide for the Modern Gentleman" Tom Bryant draws a line between " formal smart casual" And " informal smart casual«.

So, " formal"branch is " jacket or blazer, flannel shirt, corduroy pants or chinos (not jeans!), collared shirt (never a T-shirt!) and comfortable shoes (not necessarily lace-ups, but not sandals or sneakers)«.

« Informal"the option remains without such a detailed analysis, however, certain " comfortable dark jeans without any extra fringe", it is also said that " Polo shirts are better than sleeveless shirts“, and in the end we are advised to “move away from everything that you would wear at home.”

But, although this last piece of advice may seem vague, it is perhaps as good a start as any. One of the reasons why " smart casual" does not have a definitive definition - that it can imply wearing radically different things in different contexts. In a word, this is not only a style of clothing - it is a state of mind.

- Change your attitude!

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« Smart clothing is about the clothing itself, not the style.", writes Sir Hardy Amies in his " ABC of style«. « Shoes must be laced, trousers ironed, tie knot must be tightened. That's what's paramount«.

The key words here, as you can see, are not “ shoes«, « trousers" And " tie", A " laced up«, « ironed«, « tightened up". A white T-shirt, indigo jeans and brand new sneakers can look nicer than a wrinkled shirt, worn-out pants and shoes with cracked leather.

Of course, a T-shirt, jeans and sneakers will not always be appropriate. But smart casual is more about a mood or an attitude than a set of ready-made formulas or a combination of things. Just because the event you want to dress up for is informal, you shouldn’t dress yourself up in any way.

— Think over the “bench”!

Photo: Reiss, Massimo Dutti, Next

We have already been convinced many times that the style “ smart casual" lacks a strict definition. Therefore, it will be much more useful and practical to start with a casual outfit, and then change a couple of its elements to a more presentable alternative.

For example, take a bomber jacket, a T-shirt, jeans and sneakers. Gives off style " anyhow", is not it? Now - feel free to send a bomber jacket and sneakers to " bench" and choose something more interesting. Change your look and achieve the desired result - but don’t overdo it!

- Throw in some shade!

Photo: River Island, Brunello Cucinelli, Saturdays NYC, Daks

You don’t even have to change the selection of clothes described above in order to adapt it to your smart everyday life. The darker the color, the more formal it is, so making an outfit more presentable can be as easy as dimming a lamp.

So you take an olive green bomber jacket, a white T-shirt, light jeans and white sneakers... and replace the olive green with military green, and the light denim with a richer dark blue. Do you feel more impressive? Still would! Enhance the effect by swapping out your white T-shirt and sneakers for gray or charcoal. The components of the outfit are still the same, but the overall effect is completely different. The reverse is also sometimes true: a light tone is a smart style dimmer switch.

— “Smooth” is not always “like clockwork”!

Photo: Suitsupply, Avva, Bonobos, River Island

Others ( in fact, one of the main) a factor in a smart casual outfit is texture. Remember the examples of the most formal men's clothing - suits made of worsted wool, tuxedos. They almost always give a smooth, shiny appearance.

However, replace worsted wool with flannel or tweed, and you'll notice the difference on a metaphysical level. Clothes made from such materials often look a little larger, which definitely steps into style territory." casual"as style" smart» prefers smoother, more streamlined shapes.

Such " textured“The rule can be applied not only to suits, but also to many other things - shirts, knitwear, trousers and even shoes.

- Blazers!

Photo: Mango Man, Zara, Windsor, Recman

As mentioned earlier, throwing a blazer over a T-shirt and finishing off the look with jeans and sneakers is the easiest way to “ smart casual". But a blazer is different from a blazer: gold buttons are always a little bad taste, it smacks of the type of people who ride “ Jaguars“, but at the same time they drink penny tonics. The texture from the previous point is also important here: choose one that harmonizes well with jeans - and you are on the right track. Modern thin lapels, patch pockets that look more like stripes - very “ casual"Don't you think so?

By the way, removing the style from blazers smart» hangers will make them too ( at least by feeling) more " everyday"and comfortable to wear.

- Button up!

Photo: Zara, Burton, Carl Gross, Marks & Spencer

The T-shirt may fall into the style of " smart casual" - if it is simple, high-quality, fits well and has not been washed to death. But if you take a polo shirt instead of a simple T-shirt, it will be even better.

The buttons and collar innocently nod towards the style " smart“, but the overall look of the polo is sporty and comfortable ( in general, as the name suggests, these things were really conceived for purely sporting purposes). No stiff collars or cuffs, a fabric that is pleasant to the body without excessive shine or shine - what more do you need? And it doesn’t matter that our grandfathers wore them.

Either way, think about how you want to balance your outfit. Polo is more smart". Something without a collar is, of course, “ casual«.

- Try it on, Jersey!

Photo: Suitsupply, Dondup, Next, Bally

Wardrobe items such as a jersey sweatshirt or sweatshirt were not covered in our guide. But swapping merino wool, cashmere or even cotton for these chunky, casual and sporty pieces can add a bit of sophistication to your look.

Throw a simple jumper or cardigan over a T-shirt ( and maybe change into sneakers) and you will look irresistible.

Obviously, a chunky knit won't have the same effect, although a cardigan with a shawl collar instead of a jacket can look more presentable if it doesn't have buttons or chunky moose embroidery. A knitted blazer falls somewhere between these two poles.

A few words about turtlenecks: too tight looks unpresentable, too sleek - as casual as Hemingway’s drunkenness.

- If the trousers don’t jump into your hands...

Photo: Mango Man, Reiss, Gieves & Hawkes, Next

« Pants"part of the wardrobe is a common thorn for style lovers" smart casual". For the most part, jeans are perfectly acceptable, even for business wear, as long as they are dark and not distressed. But there is always a risk. In case of risk, there is a safe solution - chinos.

Back to our " standard set- bomber jacket, T-shirt, jeans and sneakers; replace jeans with trousers. This is not just a move into a “smart” style, it is a good opportunity to look fashionable.

A textured, not-too-shiny fabric like flannel or linen can add variety to your trouser look, but flirting with linen is definitely not for beginners. Not everyone is comfortable with linen and, to be honest, it doesn’t suit everyone - which is why most men prefer the more versatile jeans or chinos.

- Play by the rules!

Photo: Thomas Pink, Faconnable, Next, Massimo Dutti

As with jeans, nowadays the style " casual“Several rules have been developed, according to which you won’t have to count on sneakers.

If you doubt something, feel free to give up. The right shoes, of course, can sometimes pull you out of a disastrously tasteless image - but only if they are the first thing your eye catches. And this, you understand, is the exception rather than the rule.

What makes a shoe style? smart» more « casual"? Firstly, the color. Black is the strictest, brown is more casual, light brown is the most casual. Secondly, the silhouette: a rounded toe is less formal than a pointed one, and the same applies to a flat sole. Thirdly, the texture is matte suede where “ more casual» shiny skin.

For these reasons " Chelsea«, « Derby", loafers and brogues are a better choice than " oxfords". But in each of the categories there will always be something that looks too formal and something that looks too simple, so, as they say, tread carefully.

— Sneakers are also classics!

Photo: Suitsupply, Mango Man, Next, Zara

Many smart casual guides turn their noses up at sneakers, deeming them completely unacceptable. But this approach is somewhat old-fashioned. As practice shows, sometimes even purely official officials rely on them.

In cases where sneakers are appropriate, the best option is classic: Converse, Jack Purcells, Adidas, Stan Smiths or Common Projects in white. And now - we repeat what we have already covered: the darker the color, the smarter the style. Dark shoes do not attract disapproving glances ( and, in principle, does not attract too much attention) and definitely less messy.

In terms of texture, shiny smooth skin " stricter» suede and matte fabrics; the truth, again, is somewhere in the middle. Knitted sneakers can also look like “ smart“, if made in a dark color, but in some circumstances they look too modern - and too far from the right choice.

And remember: if leather sandals are sometimes permissible, then flip-flops are one big thing.” No«.

Despite the fact that the main fashionistas are women, it is also important for men to follow fashion trends and different styles of clothing. Thanks to awareness in choosing clothes according to the latest collections and innovations from designers, men can demonstrate to society their impeccable appearance and sense of taste. Men's casual style is an excellent solution for young, active and respectable men.

According to the observations of experts, men, as a rule, are much more attentive, picky and responsible in choosing clothes. The Casual style is good because it is universal, comfortable and practical, which means it can be used for everyday wear. Scotland is considered the birthplace of the style, when in the 70s all kinds of informal football clubs, or rather their participants, wore branded, comfortable and at the same time fashionable things.

To understand what the casual style is, it is enough to familiarize yourself with its main features and distinctive criteria. Firstly, this is a casual and comfortable style of clothing, which is ideal for the hustle and bustle of a big city and active men. Therefore, the first feature of style is simplicity and convenience, which is the first necessity in choosing clothes for every person.

Secondly, with the help of even casual clothes, men tend to want to express themselves, which also allows for casual style. He does not accept any prohibitions or boundaries; you can even reunite the compatible and incompatible in one image. For example, a combination of jeans and a shirt in tandem with sneakers. Kezhl is preferred by men of all ages, from teenagers to mature city dwellers.

Despite complete freedom, restrictions are still present, namely:

• the style should not include uniforms or military uniforms;
• ethnic and national costumes and wardrobe items;
• formal attire, such as tailcoats, formal suits;
• clothing items from informal styles, such as rock or punk;
• sportswear.

All other clothing options can be safely classified as casual style if they are correctly and harmoniously combined with a relaxed and free style design.

Style subtypes and characteristic features

If we consider the casual style of 2018, it promotes simple and inexpensive things, without elaborate decorative elements, decorations and bright prints. Clothing should look casual, free, comfortable and practical, but at the same time original and stylish. If you look at the collections from designers and fashion designers, you will see that today the basic men's wardrobe in casual style is divided into two subgroups - Smart and Business.

Smart

The main feature of the Smart casual style is complexity, versatility, even some confusion, but at the same time a man should not look stupid and awkward. This style combines the formal with the informal, but in a neat and competent presentation. That is, clothes should be elegant, but at the same time casual without unnecessary gloss and pathos.

For example, stylists offer a basic wardrobe in the Smart casual style:

1. Top- this can be a shirt of the same shade or traditional pattern, but with the top button undone and no tie. Maybe a T-shirt, but simple and discreet, which is the basic option. A blazer or men's jacket in a smart casual style can be made of linen, cotton or fine wool, in different colors, with a textured pattern, but strictly tailored to the figure. You can complement the look with sunglasses.
2. Bottom— you should avoid overly formal trousers with complex tailoring, as well as models with striped prints. Those that emphasize the figure and slimness of a man are also acceptable. Cotton shorts are acceptable, but above the knee or in a straight cut.

You can use different options for shoes, be it loafers or sneakers, but not specific sports sneakers. The image should be as simple and comfortable as possible, but with notes of elegance and idleness. This is what distinguishes it from another variety - Business casual.

Business

The main condition for this type of casual style is the use of strictly true to size clothing. The main feature of smart casual style is that it is suitable for work and business environments and dress codes, but still with a certain touch of freedom of choice and ease.

Do you like Business casual style?

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Stylists offer an approximate set of clothes in the Business casual style:

• Shirt - you should abandon shapeless models, only the slim-fit option is acceptable. The color scheme should be calm - a white, light pink or blue shirt, a model with a rigid collar that can hold a standing position even without a tie.
• Trousers - chinos are best suited for this style, but in a dark color scheme, for example, navy (dark blue), although the camel (sand) option is also acceptable. Pants should not be tight, but should be of a tapered style. You can choose a ready-made men's suit in a casual style, if it is gray, or you can wear jeans, but with a classic cut and a dark shade.
• Jacket or blazer - a man will need three options for such a wardrobe item, one type, a dark-colored blazer, as well as a gray jacket in a modern interpretation.

For footwear, loafers or oxfords are suitable, as well as derbies in the form of boots or low shoes, brown or black. Other colors in shoes may only be appropriate in the summer.

Basic men's wardrobe in casual style

To avoid guessing what a man should wear every day, regardless of the dress code and requirements of the event, you can create a basic men's wardrobe in a casual style.

It may include the following clothing items:

1. Jeans- the most favorite type of clothing among men and women, practical and versatile in terms of compatibility with other things. You can wear them with polos and T-shirts, even shirts, but with an informal cut and style.
2. Sweatshirt- a jacket that is warm and practical, can be used for different seasons of the year, made of thin or thick fabrics, with or without a hood. A special feature of the sweatshirt is its print, which can be done in any way.
3. Shirt— you can wear them with a jacket or vest, if this is a classic option, as well as with jeans and trousers, if these are original and bright loose-fitting options with prints or plain ones. A plaid shirt would look perfect with jeans and a T-shirt underneath.
4. Trousers- these can be pants made of light materials, tapered, but not tight-fitting models. Breeches are also acceptable, but only in the warm season.
5. - an indispensable piece of clothing in cold weather, available in different textures, styles, colors and prints. Solid models in pastel or dark colors are suitable for a work environment. Turtlenecks, sweaters with a lock, and a high neck will also look stylish.
6. Jacket - a casual jacket differs from the classic model; it can be fitted, made of bright and light fabrics. And you can wear it not only with trousers, but also with jeans, but a shorter model that can be fastened with only one middle button is better.

Expert opinion

Helen Goldman

Male stylist-image maker

Despite the fact that shoes have never been an indicator of style and an important accent, yet casual style does not welcome sneakers. Casual men's shoes include sneakers, moccasins, sandals, derby shoes, loafers or oxfords.

Choice of material and color scheme

Regardless of whether it is a casual style of men's business clothing or a dressy option, a man should definitely give preference to natural fabrics without any synthetic admixture. If it's cold season, you can take clothes made of cashmere, wool or tweed, and in summer, fabrics such as linen and cotton are ideal. Mandatory requirements for fabrics are wear resistance, softness, resistance to stains, and quality.

When choosing a color scheme, the priority should be calm and measured tones, as they are practical and universal. But at the same time, it is important that pastel and deep shades do not look too boring and gray, so you can play up the look with a print or pattern. Stylists advise avoiding a business palette in clothes - black and white. If these are trousers of the same shade, they can be complemented with a striped and checkered shirt, a printed T-shirt and vice versa.

Stylish looks in casual style

To create a win-win men's casual clothing style, stylists offer photographs of ready-made sets and looks for modern men.

Conclusion

Casual style is an urban and everyday style that embodies comfort, practicality, versatility, freedom of choice and a great way of self-expression. There are two subtypes within the style - this is the smart casual style, that is, its elegant interpretation for special occasions, as well as business casual for a business and work environment. And for bold experimenters, modern designers and stylists offer a new twist - Street casual, that is, going beyond the boundaries and creating an individual image.

It's no secret that women are considered the main fashionistas. But it is worth noting that men value beauty and comfort in clothing no less than the opposite sex. Men often spend much longer and more carefully choosing clothes, finding fault with every detail. Casual style for men allows the stronger half to solve several problems related to their wardrobe at once.

Style Features

Casual style was created specifically for active, mobile people who are always in a hurry to get somewhere. The name of the style speaks for itself; casual means intended for every day. The main principle of this trend is convenience and simplicity. Casual style is closely intertwined with urban style. Residents of big cities constantly have problems with comfortable clothing.

Casual style implies freedom of expression. He does not impose any restrictions on the choice of clothing. The concept of compatibility of incompatible things also applies here. You can wear jeans with a jacket or a shirt with sneakers. Despite this, all images in casual style look very harmonious if the elements are chosen correctly.

The Casual style suits most categories of urban residents; it is preferred by adults and children, rich and ordinary people.

All other elements of the basic wardrobe that are not listed above can be safely classified as everyday style.

Basic clothing items

Jeans

Denim trousers are one of the main and most popular elements related to the everyday wardrobe of any person, woman or man, it is difficult to imagine without a pair of jeans. This type of trousers is considered universal and very practical. The benefits of denim can be listed endlessly.

A casual look that includes jeans can be easily combined with a variety of tops. Most men prefer to wear jeans with plain T-shirts and polos. The main models of jeans for men have a straight silhouette. These models are the most comfortable and go well with most types of clothing.

Casual style can include jeans in a variety of colors, including classic blue, brown, and gray. If you want to create a look for a walk or a friendly party, then ripped jeans are good for this.

Sweatshirts

A sweatshirt is a specially cut jacket that is considered one of the most comfortable. This item of clothing is a true symbol of everyday style. Sweatshirts can be insulated; their bottom layer is fleece fabric. Sweatshirts with a hood are considered quite common. These models are very warm and practical. In cool weather, the hood will protect your ears from the wind, and special clips will allow you to securely fix the hood on your head.

Sweatshirts with pockets are also popular. Most sweatshirt models do not have a zipper, but are easy to put on thanks to the wide neck.

In warmer weather, the sweatshirt can be replaced with a logsleeve. Longsleeve - translated from English means long sleeve. In other words, it's a long-sleeve T-shirt. As a rule, long sleeves are made of natural cotton, which makes them quite practical and wear-resistant.

Both types of sweatshirts, sweatshirts and long sleeves, are characterized by the presence of prints. Monochromatic items of this type are very rare. Various inscriptions are used as prints, and the designs can be completely different and unpredictable.

Shirts

For many men, a shirt is an element of classic style. Shirts are worn under a jacket or with a vest. But casual style is also characterized by the presence of shirts. Of course, casual shirts are very different from those designed for a formal office. Most often, casual shirts have a loose fit and bright colors. These shirts can fit Smart Casual style and be used as office wear. Also, no one has canceled the presence of prints, both small and covering the entire item.

Casual shirts go best with jeans or summer trousers. A short-sleeve shirt can be worn with breeches or shorts, preferably denim. If you want to create a more relaxed look with your shirt, wear a long shirt and tie the ends together.

The shirt can be worn alone or worn over a T-shirt. Layering is also a hallmark of everyday style.

Trousers and breeches

Trousers are one of a man's favorite clothing items and can be considered a Business Casual style. But in everyday style we are not talking about those strict trousers with creases. Casual style is characterized by the presence of light trousers made of various types of materials. Cotton or linen trousers are perfect for summer. These two materials are the most practical and comfortable; also, trousers made of cotton and linen are not afraid of frequent washing and ironing.

Breeches are a great alternative to long trousers in hot summer weather. As a rule, denser fabrics are used to make breeches, but they are less environmentally friendly and lightweight than cotton and linen. Trousers are a good substitute for jeans, especially in hot weather. Pants allow air to pass through better, the body does not sweat and remains cool.

Lightweight summer trousers in a casual style can be with elastic and lace or with a zipper. The second option is considered more strict and suitable for the office.

Sweater

A sweater for a man is an indispensable item in cool weather. A sweater is also a casual style staple. This item of clothing can have many styles and colors. For a casual look that you can wear to the office, wear dark-colored jeans and a plain sweater in pastel shades.

In contrast to their preferences, men can choose sweaters with a high neck or a regular neck. The first option is warmer and eliminates the need to wear a scarf. But statistics show that most often men choose the second sweater option. The collar interferes with them and causes discomfort. A popular version of the sweater is also a model with a lock.

Instead of a sweater, you can choose an excellent knitted turtleneck. Turtlenecks are made from a thinner material so they can be worn under a jacket.

Jackets

Many people associate a jacket with a strict, classic look for businessmen. As already mentioned, such jackets are simply unacceptable for an everyday look. That is why designers create a special line of jackets in the Casual style.

A jacket is considered one of the most stylish things, and an everyday universal look cannot do without something of this type. A casual jacket looks great with jeans. As a rule, a casual jacket most often has a cropped silhouette and only one button. As decorative elements there are patches on the elbows, various stylish applications and emblems.

The color scheme of jackets for this style can be absolutely any. It all depends on the occasion for which the jacket is selected. For example, a jacket in bright colors is good for a party with friends or going to visit. You will always be the center of attention thanks to such a stylish and unusual thing.

Types of shoes

Sneakers

Even though sneakers are considered sports shoes, they are widely used in casual styles. Of course, we are not talking about special models of sneakers designed for running or any other activity. Sneakers for everyday style have a laconic design and a low, straight sole. These casual shoes most often have laces to secure the foot.

Instead of sneakers, you can use sneakers. These shoes look very stylish with jeans. The unusually simple design makes the look stylish and uncluttered with unnecessary details.

Nowadays, for many men, the ability to dress normally, stylishly for work is still a stumbling block. Someone thinks that such nonsense is not for him: he took the first clean set he came across from the closet and went ahead - the main thing is that it is warm and comfortable. The other one seems not averse to working on his own style, but is too lazy to dig through the Internet and analyze information. For others, the idea that they can look better doesn’t even occur to them. But if a person has nevertheless matured enough to somehow begin to change for the better in terms of appearance, then style casual for men becomes a lifesaver - a kind of base, based on which you can create an unlimited number of options for clothing sets in which you won’t be ashamed to go to work.

Origin

The style became a kind of escape from the shackles of formal office wear in the early 90s, when long-haired guys in khakis and jeans became millionaires in Silicon Valley. Then global corporations were forced to relax the internal dress code in their companies in order to cooperate with the new rich Americans. It is at this moment that the trend begins its history.

Etymology

If we look at the translation of the English word casual, we will see that the main meaning is “everyday”, “careless”. A fairly accurate description. This is especially clearly visible in comparison with formal, strict clothing.

However, we can call any street clothing everyday, and in this sense, this translation does not give us an exhaustive description. An additional keyword (we'll talk about the differences below) is "neat", or neat, neat, elegant. It is these two concepts together that give us the most accurate definition.

Differences

The difference between a formal business dress code and a casual one is fairly easy to see. If formal wear involves a formal suit in blue, gray or black, a white or blue shirt, a discreet tie and conservative shoes, then the style discussed in this article involves a set of jeans and a jacket,

As for the differences between casual and smart casual, everything here is also quite simple. Smart, or business casual, is a little stricter, which is expressed in the presence of a tie, a preference for safer colors in the ensemble, and the absence of other liberties on jeans. Some people still separate smart and business, but the line between them is so vague that we won’t pay attention to it.

Signs

So, casual style for men - main attributes:

Let's go from bottom to top. Shoes. Loafers, deserts, brogues

and even sneakers:

The main thing is not purely classic boots and not

Socks. There can be any options here, even quite bright and with a pattern. Remember with at least one more item in your outfit - for example, a tie. Read more about this. By the way, now there is such a trend that in the summer you don’t have to wear them at all.

Jeans, chinos. Here I would advise you to be guided by the circumstances and nature of your place of work. A democratic dress code will allow you to wear artificially aged jeans with holes, and even so that your shoes are completely visible. However, in more formal organizations, you will have to abandon this and stick to dark jeans without bright stitching. Chinos, in this case, must have arrows.

The length should be such that there is one subtle fold at the bottom. If we are talking about winter, then wool pants are a great option. Cargo is also a valid option. These are pants with pockets on the sides, like the guy on the right in the photo.

Examples of watches. Not classic or sporty, but something in between.

These are, perhaps, the main components - the bricks from which you will build your bright, unique image of a person with taste. And, of course, do not forget about the elementary truths - the harmony of colors and...

Let's repeat what it is casual style for men. The meaning of this concept is to look presentable and conservative and at the same time expressive and stylish. I think this is the most accurate definition that reflects the essence.

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