How to choose office casual wear
Basic rules for office casual
"Office casual" refers to casual fashion suitable for office work. It doesn't have to be as tight as a suit style, but it's too casual because the vague line of NG is annoying. Therefore, I will introduce the basic rules that should be kept at a minimum.
Rule 1: Cleanliness
The word "casual" is used, but it is necessary to have a proper look that is suitable for the business scene. Make sure to choose a clean item with a simple design and no wrinkles or twists. For men, no tie is OK, but tops are basically with a collar. It is also recommended to wear a cardigan instead of a jacket. Depending on the company, jeans may be NG, so you should avoid them if you are worried. Even if the sneakers are OK, it's basically low-tech and the basic colors are the best.
Rule 2: Moderate exposure even in summer
Avoid overexposure, even when it's hot, and avoid clothing that has a body line. For women, simple tops are OK, but off-shoulder items and items made of transparent materials are NG because they are highly casual. In addition, the length below the knee is the rule of thumb for bottoms in the business scene. Sandals with shoe toes are basically No Good.
Rule 3: Choose designs and colors that are not too flashy
The basis of office casual is basic color. Let's coordinate with standard items based on neutral colors such as white, black, gray, navy, and beige. Patterns such as checks and stripes that use flashy colors are NG. If you take in the trend, it will be casual, and if you take in the accent color with small items, it will be fashionable.
Men's & Women's Office Casual Coordination by Age
Office casual, which is more flexible than suit style, is also important to match the age. Therefore, we will introduce the points of men's and ladies' coordination by age group.
<20's> For internships and new employee's office casual, try to focus on one point from the business style
Suit style is better when you're new to the company, but once you get used to it, it's recommended to wear a cardigan instead of a jacket. The high-gauge V-neck cardigan has a neat feel and is an item that can be used in the business scene. Keep your freshness by pairing a clean blue striped shirt with gray smart ankle pants. Choose the size that suits your body and aim for a good work style.
Sweaters & Cardigans
Formal Shirts
Ankle Pants
Bags
Tops with a collar are a must if you want to create a proper feeling, but a shirt that is too small to be worn for job hunting may float in office casual wear. The rayon blouse is recommended if you want to wear it in a comfortable way. Pair it with smart ankle pants with elegant thin stripes and wear a bright blue knit on your shoulders to complete a cool office style.
Women's Extra Fine Merino
Women's Rayon
Women's Ankle Pants
Women's Accessories
<30s-40s> Experienced adult office casual is the key to fashionable casual patterns and accessory usage
The comfort jacket made of jersey has a moderate elasticity and is perfect for office casual wear. Pair a moderately casual Oxford shirt with smart ankle trousers with a casual window pen pattern for a neat adult look. Combine with 100% silk knit tie for a higher-grade jacket style.
Jackets
Casual Shirts
Ankle Pants
Belts & Ties
If you are a jeans-friendly company or industry, choose simple denim that is not processed and is close to navy. Ankle-length skinny jeans are well-balanced with a tight jacket. Wear a similar color scarf around the neck of a basic T-shirt for a casual office look. The point is that the basic color is suppressed with the basic color, and the color is added with small items.
Women's Jackets
Women's T-shirts
Women's Jeans
Women's Accessories
Recommended items for office casual wear by season!
Jackets are a must in seasons when the environment changes, such as when you change jobs
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The jacket style is better in the spring when many people meet for the first time due to a transfer or job change. Off-white gives a fresh impression to the standard setup. Match it with a border T-shirt to create a refreshing work outfit.
Women's Jackets
Women's T-shirts
Women's Pants
Women's Shoes
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The off-white jacket is not heavier than navy or black, and is an excellent item that is easy to match with casual styles. Match it with a basic T-shirt and jeans to complete a beautiful casual style!
Women's T-shirts
Women's Jeans
Women's Shoes
Summer: Incorporate AIRism into your summer outfits to keep you fresh
【ON】 For summer office casual wear, we recommend a cool polo shirt with a collar that gives it a neat feel. AIRism is comfortable to wear and you can spend it comfortably even in hot weather. Furthermore, if you layer the AIRism inner, you can create a clean business style that is less likely to cause sweat stains and odors.
【OFF】Summer shorts outfits don't look too rough when paired with a polo shirt, giving them a reasonably clean outing style. By layering a T-shirt on the inner, you can create depth and create a fashionable look.
An easy-to-adjust cardigan is useful when the temperature difference is large.
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At the turn of the season, the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so a cardigan that can be worn quickly and is easy to carry is indispensable. A bright brown knit on the pleated skirt outfit with a subdued brown tone will be a key point for your outfit.
Sweaters & Cardigans
Women's T-shirts
Women's Shoes
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The basic cardigan is very useful even on off days. Coordination in autumn, which tends to be simple with just one dress, has a fashionable impression with a cardigan arrangement. Let's enjoy a seasonal outing style with leather-like accessories.
Women's Dresses & Jumpsuits
Women's T-shirts
Women's Accessories
You can use the ultra light down vest that is warm and clean while showing clean.
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If you layer thick knits just because it is cold, you will end up with a casual look. With the crew neck ultra light down compact vest, you can arrange it into a V neck with a snap button, so you can have a neat business style without looking through the jacket.
Women's Ultra Light Down
Women's Jackets
Women's Pants
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If you wear it as an inner down under the coat, it will be perfect for cold weather. If it is the best type, you can match it with various outerwear without the arm circumference becoming sluggish. With pocketable specifications that are easy to carry, it is also recommended for travel.
【Staff Credit】
Photography：Naoki Seido
Illustration：Yui Kotsuji