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mfad•15mo ago
HaveanA1day

Are chinos or wool slacks better for business casual?

I'm starting a new job this Monday, which has a business casual dress code. I plan on wearing a navy blazer with a button-down and loafers, but I am unsure if I should wear poplin trousers or merino wool slacks. Would the slacks be overdressing? Both pairs are navy, for what it's worth.
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my eyes are dry
my eyes are dry•15mo ago
I think most people (here) would say that both blazer and bottoms being Navy, but not a matching set, would look odd in the uncanny-valley type of way where it's like, almost there but obviously not quite. in the more abstract sense, if overdressing is your concern, i would definitely go with cotton chinos that don't have a crease pressed in. in the sense of what my taste is, either would work, it's just going to be either more "slouchy" or "smart" respectively (and that's just what you feel that day)
Bigelow
Bigelow•15mo ago
yeah don't wear a navy blazer with navy pants it'll look like a failed suit business casual is such a loosely defined dress code but you're probably fine either way, post pics in #outfit-feedback
the_twinne😎
the_twinne😎•15mo ago
Assuming the blazer is wool, wearing the wool trousers is likely to look as if you are wearing a mismatched suit. If there is sufficient contrast between the fabric of the blazer and the cotton trousers that might work. If you wore a light blue shirt the ensemble might be judged as intentional tonal dressing.
HaveanA1day
HaveanA1day•15mo ago
Colour aside, would wool slacks be overdressing? Colour aside, would chinos or wool slacks be better for business casual? @bigelow_
Bigelow
Bigelow•15mo ago
https://discord.com/channels/1116793467654381685/1149360963112423445/1149371150749675621 in this message I meant "either chinos or wool trousers" by "either way"
my eyes are dry
my eyes are dry•15mo ago
Purely dependent on the workplace and something you get a feel for, imo. For example I work with more "technical" people who'll do polos and jeans, and if I come with a tie I don't feel like I overdressed, but in another office that's more normative, I might.
But in general, I find people don't really notice/care, especially in the office setting, so I'd say go for it if you like that look better
gimp
gimp•15mo ago
It really depends on how casual your business casual is, man. Both can work.
Viễn Hắc
Viễn Hắc•14mo ago
i dont think u overdrss. just dress the way that make u happy. people dont really care that much imo
Benji
Benji•14mo ago
If you're going with wool trousers, you'll want at least a grey color with a navy jacket
HaveanA1day
HaveanA1day•14mo ago
Yeah I have gathered as much haha. Would intentional tonal dressing be bad?
gimp
gimp•14mo ago
No. But like anything else, if it's intentional and somewhat unusual it has to be done well
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