"It used to be clear: a suit (gray or navy, black if you were an undertaker or really old-fashioned) and a pair of lace-ups. Easy, to the point, stylish enough if you had stuff that fit well. But the general increase in business casual, what we're wearing to work (or to conferences or events) is fluid. It makes any dress "codes" feel more like a social code it feels like you're breaking regardless of what you wear."
"Ideally, shoes bridge the (proverbial, flexible, changing) gap between business and casual. Minimalist and usually white sneakers and a T-shirt make any gray or navy suit business casual. A nice pair of loafers dresses up trousers and a plain tee or sweater. Bass Weejuns do it for cheap, and Gucci does it for luxury. A suede chukka boot or slim leather lace-up boot can do it, too."
Muddled office dress codes have left many well-intentioned men unsure how to dress. Traditional suits (gray or navy, black in some cases) used to be the default. Business casual has become fluid, making dress codes feel like social rules that are easy to violate. Shoes should bridge the gap between business and casual. Minimalist white sneakers with a T-shirt can make a gray or navy suit feel business casual. Loafers, chukka boots, and slim leather lace-ups can dress trousers and plain tees or sweaters. When unsure, overdress; loosen a tie or remove a jacket to adjust formality.
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