- I'm Brian Sacawa.
You're watching He Spoke Style,
and today five business casual outfit ideas for spring.
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Business casual is a very interesting dress code,
and how you approach business casual is,
of course, dependent on where you work.
For our purposes here,
let's just agree that business casual means put together
but not overly dressed up.
And this first look is,
I think, a great example of not just business casual,
but also how to do business casual for spring.
It's a very classic look
with a classic menswear color palette of blues and browns.
You know, as we transition from winter into spring,
some of the biggest things
you should be paying attention to are your fabrics.
Actually, the biggest thing.
Flannels and tweeds need to go to the back of your closet,
and your cottons, linens, and frescoes
should be coming to the front.
That's practical,
lighter fabrics will keep you cooler in the warmer months,
and also aesthetic because these fabrics
just look like the season.
And here, the jacket is a great example of that.
It's in a silk-linen fabric from Suitsupply.
It has an amazing texture, it's subtle,
but it also kind of really stands out at the same time.
I paired it with an ice-blue Oxford cloth button up shirt,
which is from our MTM collection with Michael Andrews.
My trousers are a cotton-linen blend,
they're from a brand called Incotex.
They have a really great off the rack fit,
definitely recommended.
Simple white-pocket square.
On my wrist is the Vacheron Constantin Traditionelle.
Brown swede belt is by Luca Faloni,
and then finally finished off
with a pair of brown suede loafers,
these are the Mr. Casual by Belgian Shoes.
Up next we have another super classic look,
especially for spring.
This one is all about color, and again, fabrics.
Starting with the jacket,
it's from the HSS Michael Andrews Collection.
Part of a suit but because it is in a
hopsack weave fabric, it can easily be worn as a separate.
Hopsack has many great qualities,
especially when we're talking about spring style
and spring business casual style.
Its got a little bit of texture, which dresses it down,
and it's a very cool fabric,
both literally and figuratively.
Also want to point out
that patch pockets give it that more casual feel.
Underneath, we have a cotton shirt
in a spring-like color, light pink.
It's not solid, it's actually a micro-stripe,
I don't know if that's gonna show up on the video,
but I like it because I think it compliments
the texture of the jacket even if it is very subtle.
Trousers are cotton, they're by Ring Jacket.
I need to get them lengthened just slightly,
I brought them to the cleaners and they shrunk a little bit,
just wanted to get ahead of that.
Again, simple white pocket square.
Cartier Tank Americaine on the wrist,
and then anchored by a pair
of suede tassel loafers by Morjas.
Next look here is little bit of a variation on a theme.
It's a very similar color palette to the first look.
Actually, it's exactly the same
but the vibe is completely different
and that is because we are replacing the jacket,
which you'll remember it was a tan silk-linen,
with this long-sleeve polo.
It's amazing to me how different this one change
makes the entire outfit feel.
In a way I think it skews it more to the casual side,
but it's still elevated and very put together.
One of the biggest reasons for that
is the fabric of the polo,
it's a cashmere, long-sleeve polo from Luca Faloni.
Cashmere doesn't really seem like a Spring fabric,
but this is lightweight enough that it works,
and, you know, there are cooler days in the Spring as well.
Underneath, we have the exact same foundation
as the first look: ice-blue, HSS Michael Andrews
Oxford cloth button-up, and navy Incotex trousers.
Keeping a more business, dressy vibe here with the watch,
it's Rolex Datejust, 36 millimeters, Jubilee bracelet.
And also the shoes, these are the Fifth Avenue
by Allen Edmonds.
Alright, this look I'll admit, you've probably seen before
if you're a fan of the channel.
I love this combination; it's simple,
it's classic, it's easy, it always looks good,
and because it is so simple and so classic,
it leaves room for subtle variations
that can tweak the overall feel ever-so slightly.
I've done that in one specific way here
to play into the more business casual side of things,
but before we get to that, let's go over
the foundation of this outfit.
The jacket with the subtle blue windowpane
is by Reiss from a long time ago.
We're gonna try to get a similar style in the shop.
Two button, peak lapel, flap pockets with a ticket pocket.
It's part of a suit but I think it works even better
as a standalone sport coat.
Trousers are by Ring Jacket,
got the two-inch cuff on the bottom.
Shirt, simple white poplin, HSS Michael Andrews.
And then the tie, which is sort-of
the more casual aspect of this look.
It's a silk-knit tie, it's by Gitman Vintage.
It has a squared-off bottom
which gives it a way more casual feel.
Simple white pocket square.
On my wrist, again, the Rolex Datejust,
and then a great business casual shoe:
McAllister wingtip oxfords by Allen Edmonds.
Final look here, it definitely says Spring
and definitely says business casual.
The business part of the equation,
obviously, is the jacket.
It's by Suitsupply; double-breasted, big peak lapel.
Fabric is a lightweight wool
and it has a great, subtle herringbone pattern to it.
Wearing a double-breasted blazer without a tie is tricky,
I know it's not gonna be for everyone.
And wearing a double-breasted blazer
with jeans is also tricky.
But, if you caught
my "How to Wear a Blazer with Jeans" video,
all those same rules apply
so I definitely recommend checking that out.
Underneath I have my favorite, ice blue Oxford cloth shirt
from our collection, the extra button unbuttoned gives it
that casual feel and also kind of coordinates
with the sweep of the lapel.
White jeans, they're by J Crew, the 484 fit.
Lighter color a great choice for spring
and also very easy to pair with a variety of colors up top.
Sunglasses are by Oliver Peoples, these are the Banks.
On my wrist, the Vacheron Constantin Traditionelle.
And then finally, swede tassel loafers by Morjas.
So five different ways to do business casual this spring.
Be sure to pay attention to your fabrics
and don't be afraid to bring out some lighter colors.
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