The simple trick to help midlife men up their workwear game
telegraph.co.ukThe formal wardrobe has changed massively over the last two years, and it’s no longer about the traditional suit, so it’s about finding a meeting point between what’s smart and what’s comfortable.We mix our lifestyles so much more now, and guys today might be in an office, in a pop-up workspace, going to the gym during the day, going to dinner.
Men are way more active than they were 20 years ago, and need a wardrobe that reflects that. I don’t mean a tracksuit per se, but a more utilitarian take on sports style and functional clothing.For example, let’s start with the shoes.
The trainer has evolved to become a really smart item in a man’s wardrobe, likewise I think the loafer’s a fantastic option for spring; it’s lightweight but a little formal, and there’s an ease to it.Every man should have a line-up of decent shirts as well – and think beyond the traditional starched white varieties.
More relaxed versions are great, in soft organic cottons, perhaps with button-down or grandad collars. A lot of us are still working via Zoom at least some of the time; they’re an instant way to look pulled-together on camera, but they don’t have to be the traditional garden variety.I also recommend corduroy trousers over jeans; there are really elegant varieties now that aren’t the old-fashioned cord trousers of old.
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