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29.01.2015

IAN WRIGHT

Menswear editor

While not every office is a bustling hub of perfectly preened professionals, looking your best is essential in today’s workplace. Revise your style CV this season with the three key concepts to help accelerate your climb up the career ladder

PLAIN TALKING

Keep your style statement to the point by employing a
plain, block-colour suit as the base for your look. Playing
it simple with a mid to dark tone makes deciding what to
wear in the morning a breeze

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MEN IN BLACK

A black suit doesn’t have to be sober –
combining it with a striped shirt in
blush pink will warm up the look

TIE THINGS UP

Autograph silk knitted tieShop now

SET THE TONE

Tone-on-tone styling makes for a
confident presentation – greys work
particularly well this way

THE SMART SET

Cufflinks, tie bar & collar stiffeners
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GIVE THE GREEN LIGHT

Often an underused colour, a dark
green accessory such as this knitted
tie is a sophisticated alternative to
traditional blues and greys

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WORKING PATTERNS

Wearing anything too loud in the office is a sure-fire way to
stand out for all the wrong reasons. A check, in all its guises,
is a classy solution, allowing you to subtly switch up your style

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STEALTH WEALTH

Picking a fabric with a less pronounced pattern

makes for a more understated, yet no less
impressive, impact

GREY MATTER

A beautifully cut, modern suit in a mid-grey shade carries all the gravitas you’d want from your workwear. A crisp pocket square provides the perfect highlight

PASS THE CHECKS

This classic Prince of Wales check has been refreshed in indigo, the ideal tone to team with stripes and spots

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ALL OVER IT

Your office attire doesn’t stop at a suit – incorporating
knits offers another option should your workplace allow experimentation, while the addition of an overcoat creates a more put-together look

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PIECE DE RESISTANCE

For a lightweight way to protect yourself from the elements, consider a single-breasted, water-resistant mac. Its simple yet technical design will keep your tailoring in top condition

Photography: Eric Frideen / Styling: Olie Arnold at Unravel / Hair & make-up: Amiee Hershan at Stella Creative / Models: Chris Doe at Select, Rob Barnes at Models 1

A FINE LINING

Come rain or shine, when the
weather can’t make up its mind,
a jacket with a luxury removable
lining is just the job

START THE ROLL-OUT

A left-field option, perhaps, but the humble
rollneck jumper can look sufficiently formal,
while a wool overcoat is equally appropriate at
work and at play

BUCKLE UP

M&S Collection belt
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CLOCK-WATCHING

Collezione watchShop now

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