Originally Posted by
RFX45
It is all about how the clothes fit, i cannot stress that enough.
Anyways, you need to start with some khaki's or chino's, nothing baggy and no boot cut.
Darker chino's are versatile as well.
Real dark jeans, with a tapered bottom works too.
You need some non-bulky casual shoe, ie: Jack Purcell's or Stan Smith's. I particularly like how versatile Clarks Desert boot are.
Get some brown shoes, enough said.
Invest in a quality white dress shirt and blue oxford. Trust me, it will get a lot of wear and just plain awesome.
Striped sportshirts couldn't hurt either. Do not forget to tuck it in when appropriate.
Some V-Neck sweaters or a cardigan, take a pick.
A navy sportcoat is optional. Pea coats are a good option for cold weathers too.
A nice belt to match the shoes wouldn't hurt either, although at times, a beltless chino could look real good.
Don't forget the nice socks.
Some nice knitted ties to keep it casual.
I intentionally left out polo's to change it up a bit.
Time to move up a bit from polos, trust me.