Smart Casual - How do you pull it off correctly?

[ChristianZS]

As above ^

Sick of the shirt,pants attire.

I can do the smart attire fairly well, I'm having issues with choosing the right stuff to look smart yet be a little more comfy. Is it all just wooly jumpers? Would plain black Polo shirts and chino's do?

Any ideas or shops I should be looking at?

[lawrence567]

Smart jeans shoes.
V-neck jumpers
shirt under a jumper?

[Harry Flashman]

Reiss. All you need for this.

[mybrainhurts]

ChristianZS said:

How do you pull it off correctly?

Pardon, what...?

[Sciroccology]

ChristianZS said:

Sick of the shirt,pants attire.

I'm not surprised, it must be embarrassing going out in just your shirt and pants.

[Adam B]

pants should always be worn, boxers or trunks preferably

I don't do smart casual, I do smart or casual, as it usually descends into dodgy chino / loafer / jumpers around shoulders crap

what is the occasion?


PS shirts tucked into jeans look tragic, as does blue jeans and black shoes

Edited by Adam B on Thursday 26th February 15:51

[ChristianZS]

lawrence567 said:

Smart jeans shoes.
V-neck jumpers
shirt under a jumper?

Pretty much sums up the M&S Range!

Harry Flashman said:

Reiss. All you need for this.

Looks a nice site! Just hope they are not Morgan prices!

[chunkymonkey71]

inkiboo said:

Shirt under jumper with jeans (dark not light coloured) is one of the easiest ways to pull this off.

Jeans can never be classed as smart casual. They are just casual.

Smart casual= dressing like a golfer.

[ChristianZS]

Adam B said:

pants should always be worn, boxers or trunks preferably

I don't do smart casual, I do smart or casual, as it usually descends into dodgy chino / loafer / jumpers around shoulders crap

what is the occasion?

Clothes are coming up to 6month old, M&S Autograph range trousers seem crap and the Kurt Geiger's just don't seem to last,I should have bought some Loakes or Brogues for the same price!

[Johnny]

Not sure that your attire is going to help with pulling it off correctly...

[cazzer]

Smart casual is jeans with only a small amount of Oil on em.

[*Raz*]

well if you were a girl I would suggest a dress. You can wear dresses casual or smart, I always do I love them

What about black jeans and a nice top

Or just normal smart ish jeans with something like a smart jumper. My man has a really nice jumper that looks either casual or smart depending on the situ and what you wear it with! I love it, cant remember where its from though!

[elster]

chunkymonkey71 said:

inkiboo said:

Shirt under jumper with jeans (dark not light coloured) is one of the easiest ways to pull this off.

Jeans can never be classed as smart casual. They are just casual.

Smart casual= dressing like a golfer.

Dressing like a golfer is only classed as a suitable way to dress once you are above retirement age.

Jeans or trousers, open necked shirt with jumper over jop, is usually how I do smart casual.

Unless it is a formal occasion that requires smart casual, in which case I just wear a suit without a tie.

[hoppy2008]

ChristianZS said:

As above ^

Sick of the shirt,pants attire.

I can do the smart attire fairly well, I'm having issues with choosing the right stuff to look smart yet be a little more comfy. Is it all just wooly jumpers? Would plain black Polo shirts and chino's do?

Any ideas or shops I should be looking at?

You are Ralph Malph

[*Raz*]

chunkymonkey71 said:

inkiboo said:

Shirt under jumper with jeans (dark not light coloured) is one of the easiest ways to pull this off.

Jeans can never be classed as smart casual. They are just casual.

I think they can but it depends on the situation. If you went to an interview in jeans, no no!

Although when I had my assessment day a few people turned up in jeans :s . I was in a suit as were most people!

[stant5]

Dress smart on the top half, ie shirt and tie, and wear pink cottons with slipper on the bottom - Casual.

Done.

On a serious note I would say darkish boot fit jeans with either brown shoes or Timberlands, a white short sleeved shirt with a jacket of your choice (mine would be probably brown leather?)

[Adam B]

ChristianZS said:

Adam B said:

pants should always be worn, boxers or trunks preferably

I don't do smart casual, I do smart or casual, as it usually descends into dodgy chino / loafer / jumpers around shoulders crap

what is the occasion?

Clothes are coming up to 6month old, M&S Autograph range trousers seem crap and the Kurt Geiger's just don't seem to last,I should have bought some Loakes or Brogues for the same price!

fascinating stuff, but what is the occasion?

[lawrence567]

lawrence567 said:

Smart jeans shoes.
V-neck jumpers
shirt under a jumper?

haha funny thing is i dont have a thing in my wardrobe from m&s

[*Raz*]

Adam B said:

ChristianZS said:

Adam B said:

pants should always be worn, boxers or trunks preferably

I don't do smart casual, I do smart or casual, as it usually descends into dodgy chino / loafer / jumpers around shoulders crap

what is the occasion?

Clothes are coming up to 6month old, M&S Autograph range trousers seem crap and the Kurt Geiger's just don't seem to last,I should have bought some Loakes or Brogues for the same price!

fascinating stuff, but what is the occasion?

I was wondering that!

[ChristianZS]

*Raz* said:

Adam B said:

ChristianZS said:

Adam B said:

pants should always be worn, boxers or trunks preferably

I don't do smart casual, I do smart or casual, as it usually descends into dodgy chino / loafer / jumpers around shoulders crap

what is the occasion?

Clothes are coming up to 6month old, M&S Autograph range trousers seem crap and the Kurt Geiger's just don't seem to last,I should have bought some Loakes or Brogues for the same price!

fascinating stuff, but what is the occasion?

I was wondering that!

None at all, I just change my work clothes every 6months or so for a new set!