How To Nail Casual Workwear in 2023

Most offices are a firmly sneaker-friendly landscape these days, but there's definitely something to be said for keeping some shoes around that have the ability to add a little panache to a relaxed button-up and jeans combo. Derby shoes, chunky loafers and Chelsea boots are all great everyday options.

The office-ready shirts you'd previously only see under a suit or paired with smart chinos have undergone a bit of a reinvention in recent years, re-adopted as a layering piece to pair with other skate and workwear-inspired apparel. Layer one over a graphic tee on a day with a bit of a chill, pair with painter pants, sneakers and a cap. Bob's your uncle.

Forget party shirts and patterned tees – eye-catching trousers are all the rage now. That's not to say you have to step out in a pair of excessively gaudy pants, but looking out for subtle tweaks on the classic trouser formula is a great way to add a little flair to any outfit. Pleated pants look excellent with a t-shirt tucked in, while painter and cargo pants with their excess pockets and added details also bring a bit of extra drip.

This one pretty much does what it says on the tin, but a smarter coat or jacket is a great way to take even your most bog-standard tee-and-jeans combo and turn it into an outstanding outfit. The options are endless, whether it be a patterned casual blazer bringing the college professor vibes, a Mark Ronson-style pea coat, or a worker jacket.