Office variations
Deciding on appropriate office wear must be one of the most daunting task for an office-going gentleman. With events like attending company meetings at posh venues to physical market visits with vendors; every occasion requires a particular type of attire, which may seem perplexing, especially to the men who do not think much about their clothing.
Appropriate office wear is an extremely important aspect of work because it defines the person's character and makes him more appealing to others. Sadek Kuddus, designer of Cats Eye Bangladesh, helped Star Lifestyle to create five different looks for office- going men during a typical work week.
Let's begin…
Day 01. Sunday
The solid and the bold
Any solid coloured shirt can be worn from white to olive green. The ties matched may be patterned, striped or colourful. Contrary to popular belief, bright ties actually look good in the office given they are paired off well with the rest of the clothing.
Formal trousers must be worn alongside the solid-coloured, full sleeved shirt and the patterned tie. A smart and stylish belt with a prominent buckle definitely complements the look and so does formal shoes like Oxfords that are in sync with the colour of the belt.
Day 02. Monday
THE BOND LOOK
Consider that this day is special and there is an important meeting with all high officials of the company. What should the typical office executive wear to look classy and resourceful? Well, as Sadek puts it, they can always try on that plain, white shirt that looks exclusive at any office gathering and complete the look with well-fitted suit and formal trousers. The accessories would include matching ties and pocket square. Yes! Pocket squares look amazing and appropriate when worn with a suit.
Day 03. Tuesday
STRIPED IT IS!
The striped shirt and checks are quite popular with the office goers. Sadek suggests wearing smaller checks and thinner stripes particularly at office because they are easier on the eyes and look more formal. In case it is a market visit day, the office executive can wear fully cotton shirts instead of mixed fabrics which greater polyester content. This simple change will fight off against heat and humidity. The colours chosen for the shirt can be of lighter hues such as pale blue or beige since heat is absorbed more by dark colours. Skip the tie on this day.
Day 04. Wednesday
THE PLAIN TIES
Today you can take the alternative route with plain ties and patterned shirts. Combine striped shirts, check shirts or patterned shirts with a solid coloured tie with no designs at all. The recent trend for office ties includes the upscale 'Seven Fold Tie', the casual 'Skinny Necktie' and the classic 'Four in Hand Necktie'.
Day 05. Thursday
CAREFREE
After tonight the coveted weekend starts. According to the fashion guru - Sadek, you may want to be a little less formal today. To achieve the special look, you can wear a blazer over a regular printed shirt. Make sure the trousers have matched well with the blazer. You can try a look where the light brown trousers complement the coat. Again, the colour of the belt has to be meticulously matched with the shoes.
For those who are not lucky enough to have a two-day weekend; Saturday is an office day. But the bright side of the matter is that Saturdays are usually announced as casual office day which means office-goers can put on whatever suits them best as long as it is appealing to others.
Sadek Kuddus suggested Polo shirts with good quality jeans and casual shoes. Ditch those Oxfords today and wear the more comfortable loafers and moccasins – just never wear those with socks!
Photo: Sazzad Ibne Sayed
Model: Azim
Wardrobe: Cats Eye
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