Since the pandemic struck in 2020, a lot of us have found that our lives have changed. Some of us have been lucky and found that the office job is now being done from the comfort of our own home. If, like us, you haven’t worn anything other than jogging bottoms for the past 18 months, you may be struggling to remember what wearing actual clothing feels like! Here is our guide to what smart casual means in 2021.
Updating the wardrobe
Now that our lives are slowly returning to something that feels like normality, you may be slightly worried about what to wear. A lot of us have found that we have piled on a pound or 12 during the last year and a half. If it is time for a new wardrobe, you could try an online shop which offers everything from basics to high-end labels. A website such as EJ Menswear will give you enough variety to suit your needs.
Comfort is key
Smart/casual could mean many things, but the most important thing to remember is to wear clothing that you feel comfortable in. Pair a smart polo shirt with casual tastefully-battered jeans. Or go the other way – invest in a new pair of straight-legged designer jeans in a darker wash, like Mens ETO jeans, and wear them with your favourite T-shirt.
Shoes are a whole other ball game entirely. A lot of people have only just started venturing out to places other than the local supermarket. Again, the key is comfort. If you’re more about trainers than leather brogues then go for it. A pair of bright white baseball boots go with almost anything.
If you are much more likely to wear a pair of smart chinos than to throw on jeans then take a look at an online store such as https://savilerowco.com/casual-wear/trousers and pick something in a colour which will complement other items in your wardrobe. Chinos can be dressed up with a shirt or dressed down with a T-shirt or polo shirt.
Smart casual isn’t an exact science. It is about feeling comfortable in the clothes you wear.