5 Smart Office Outfits You Can Copy to Look Sharp in Minutes

A formula featuring an Oxford shirt, came sweater, navy pants, and black loafers.
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Sometimes—probably most of the time—you need to come up with office outfits in a rush. To make it easier, here are five simple formulas that work for almost any guy.

Save them and let me know if they worked for you. 🧐

5 Effortless Office Outfits For Men

Classic Business Casual Outfit

Light-blue Oxford shirt with beige trousers, navy cardigan, and white sneakers styled as a business casual office outfit.

Oxford | Trousers | Cardigan | Sneakers

This outfit is one of the easiest to copy.

It uses neutral colors you’ll definitely want to have in your wardrobe.

Old Money Business Casual

Business casual outfit with light-blue Oxford shirt, navy trousers, cream sweater, and white sneakers for an office commute.

Oxford | Trousers | Sweater | Sneakers

By adding a camel cable-knit sweater you give a “preppy” touch to the outfit that’s fun and different, but still office-friendly.

Smart Casual Outfit

White Oxford shirt with beige trousers, navy cardigan, and white sneakers styled as a business casual office outfit.

Oxford | Trousers | Cardigan | Sneakers

Another super comfortable outfit that works year-round for most guys.

It’s made up of pieces almost everyone already has in their closet.

Classy Office Outfit

Light-blue Oxford shirt with gray trousers, black quarter-zip, and loafers styled as a business outfit for the office.

Oxford | Trousers | Quarter-Zip | Loafers

A quarter-zip sweater is a piece that can instantly elevate the elegance of an outfit.

Pair it with black penny loafers, and you’ve got a classy office look.

Elevated Smart Casual Outfit

White Oxford shirt with gray trousers, black quarter-zip, and white sneakers styled as a smart casual office outfit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oxford | Trousers | Quarter-Zip | Sneakers

An easy way to make the last outfit less formal is by swapping the loafers for sneakers.

It keeps the look elevated and elegant without leaning too much into the “I own the company” vibe.

If you liked these outfits, you’ll probably like my office capsule wardrobe too.

A Look Inside My Business Casual Capsule Wardrobe (With Real Photos)

I also have an article dedicated to business casual sneakers.

Dress Code Approved: How to Style Sneakers for the Office

Finally, be sure to follow me on Instagram to stay up to date with my latest outfit inspiration.