What to wear every day
Start with trousers or jeans that fit, a top you like touching and shoes you can walk in for hours. Add one layer you can take off, and the outfit works from morning to evening.
Two outfits that work
Oatmeal knit, dark jeans, white trainers
- oatmeal knit
- straight dark jeans
- white leather trainers
- brown shoulder bag
A soft knit with straight jeans is easy, looks put together and goes with almost everything you own.
Oxford shirt, chinos, overshirt
- light blue oxford shirt
- stone chinos
- grey overshirt
- white trainers
A shirt and chinos look tidy at a desk or a cafe, and the overshirt handles a cool morning without a coat.
By weather
| Hot22° and up | Swap the knit for a cotton tee or a linen shirt and keep the layer in your bag. |
|---|---|
| Mild10° to 21° | The outfit as planned, with a light jacket for the way home. |
| ColdBelow 10° | Add a warm coat, a scarf and shoes with grip; thin layers under the knit do more than one thick one. |
Do and don’t
- Choose clothes that fit you today, not last year
- Build around one layer you can take off
- Keep to two or three colours that go together
- Wear shoes you can walk in all day
- Wear anything you keep adjusting
- Forget the forecast for the way home
- Save your good clothes for special days only
Check the night before
- Look at the forecast for morning and evening
- Check the plans for the day, in case something is smarter than usual
- Pick the bottom first, then the top
- Make sure shoes are comfortable and clean
- Put a small layer in your bag
Questions people ask
How do I dress well every day without spending time on it?
Keep a small set of pieces that all go together, in two or three colours. Then you only choose a top and a layer.
What should I wear if I do not know what the day will bring?
Go smart casual: dark jeans or chinos, a plain top, a light jacket and clean shoes. It fits a cafe, an office visit and a spontaneous dinner.
Are jeans fine for daily wear?
Yes. Dark, plain jeans without rips look tidy in most places; save lighter or distressed pairs for the weekend.
How many layers should I wear?
Two thin layers beat one thick one. You can take one off when the room is warm.
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