Keep in mind that "smart casual" has the word "casual" in the name. You can cut a corner here or there. IMO, a pair of trainers, jeans, brightly patterned socks, colorful patterned socks, a baseball cap, a crew neck shirt (with something else over it,) or a trucker jacket could all fit pretty well into a smart casual outfit. But the trick is to make sure that you're not cutting multiple corners at once, and that the item you use to cut a corner is clean, neat, and fairly understated. It's a balancing act.
Decent guide for someone who just wants to figure it out as easily as possible. But some of the things you say to avoid can easily be worn in smart casual settings. One of the best ways to turn almost any outfit to smart causal is add a slightly tailored sport coat. I know fatigues,jeans, and denim/western shirts were on your no list. But if you take fatigues/jeans, an OCBD, chukas/service boot, and throw a navy hopsack sport coat or a tweed sport coat on top; you'll probably be the best dressed person at a smart casual event. Same thing with a western or denim shirt. Wear it with chinos, a sport coat and loafers and you'll look great.
Yeah a nice jacket can elevate a more casual outfit for sure. Like I said, a ton of the "don't"s will be fine in a ton of smart casual situations, but it's best to play it safe. Also I need to get a hopsack sports jacket! Mine are all tweed, I think hopsack is my next evolution
I'm old enough we still wore a suit and tie to the office. "Casual" Fridays meant you could take your tie off. Now it's come to work in your fuzzy slippers and jammies.
Honestly yeah, I think chino shorts are dressier than your average jeans. Like I said there are heaps of places that will let you be more casual than these guidelines but it's best to play it safe
@ right I heard you on the video, I just completely (and respectfully) disagree. Dark blue jeans can 100% be used in a smart casual setting, but shorts are as casual as it gets, chino shorts are only dressier than jean shorts hahaha but in a smart casual setting never. Try some linen trousers if it’s too hot, so you can stay sharp while keeping your legs covered 🤣
A good topic for another video, the main thing I'd say is to stick to button ups over polos, stay away from any sneakers, and if you're wearing a jacket make it a sports jacket or blazer. Personally I'd wear a tie, but you're generally allowed to not. Chinos are still great, but you can also do wool trousers now!
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Totally agree with your take on Jeans
Keep in mind that "smart casual" has the word "casual" in the name. You can cut a corner here or there. IMO, a pair of trainers, jeans, brightly patterned socks, colorful patterned socks, a baseball cap, a crew neck shirt (with something else over it,) or a trucker jacket could all fit pretty well into a smart casual outfit. But the trick is to make sure that you're not cutting multiple corners at once, and that the item you use to cut a corner is clean, neat, and fairly understated. It's a balancing act.
Great video as always man
Great video as always Nick
Thanks man, I really like this one
Decent guide for someone who just wants to figure it out as easily as possible. But some of the things you say to avoid can easily be worn in smart casual settings. One of the best ways to turn almost any outfit to smart causal is add a slightly tailored sport coat. I know fatigues,jeans, and denim/western shirts were on your no list. But if you take fatigues/jeans, an OCBD, chukas/service boot, and throw a navy hopsack sport coat or a tweed sport coat on top; you'll probably be the best dressed person at a smart casual event. Same thing with a western or denim shirt. Wear it with chinos, a sport coat and loafers and you'll look great.
Yeah a nice jacket can elevate a more casual outfit for sure. Like I said, a ton of the "don't"s will be fine in a ton of smart casual situations, but it's best to play it safe. Also I need to get a hopsack sports jacket! Mine are all tweed, I think hopsack is my next evolution
Another great video! Keep up the great work.
Appreciate it David!
Thanks 🙏🏼
I'm old enough we still wore a suit and tie to the office.
"Casual" Fridays meant you could take your tie off.
Now it's come to work in your fuzzy slippers and jammies.
Haha if you and I work together maybe we can change that
Jeans are fine
So no jeans to the office but shorts are ok?
Honestly yeah, I think chino shorts are dressier than your average jeans. Like I said there are heaps of places that will let you be more casual than these guidelines but it's best to play it safe
@ right I heard you on the video, I just completely (and respectfully) disagree. Dark blue jeans can 100% be used in a smart casual setting, but shorts are as casual as it gets, chino shorts are only dressier than jean shorts hahaha but in a smart casual setting never. Try some linen trousers if it’s too hot, so you can stay sharp while keeping your legs covered 🤣
@@CarlosValentor I mean I'll take any excuse to wear linen trousers!
What differs "Smart Casual" from "Business Casual"?
A good topic for another video, the main thing I'd say is to stick to button ups over polos, stay away from any sneakers, and if you're wearing a jacket make it a sports jacket or blazer. Personally I'd wear a tie, but you're generally allowed to not. Chinos are still great, but you can also do wool trousers now!
I take it tuxedo print t-shirts are off the table… 😅
@@cheddarbuttersworth2441 but tuxedo print POLO shirts…
My cynicism is running rampant. Smart casual seems more like a marketing term to sell clothes than an actual style.
@@mikekirby2085 there is a land between sweatpants and business casual my man
Smart casual isnt a style, its a tier of formality that encompasses a variety of styles.
@@lt3880Smart man