Black flannel, corduroy pants & beige loafers
$275For cool days, about 40–55°F · Work · 3 pieces from $37
Men's business casual outfits
Business casual for men: chinos or wool trousers, an oxford shirt, polo or merino sweater, an optional blazer, and loafers or leather boots. No tie, no hoodie. 740 complete looks, each with why it works.
By Ivan Kachur · Updated October 2026 · What business casual means, and what to wear
Office-ready
Olive jacket, green knit polo & khaki pants
$338For cold days, about 25–40°F · Work · 4 pieces from $50
Striped shirt, black wide-leg pants & black loafers
$228For cool days, about 40–55°F · Work · 4 pieces from $23
Black corduroy jacket, brown sweater & olive trousers
$297For cool days, about 40–55°F · Work · 4 pieces from $65
Black flannel, olive trousers & beige loafers
$177For cool days, about 40–55°F · Work · 3 pieces from $42
Olive blazer, grey shirt & brown corduroy pants
$200For mild days, about 55–70°F · Work · 4 pieces from $20
Under $300 · 154 looks
What business casual means, and what to wear
What does business casual mean?
It's the dress code between a suit and weekend clothes: tailored trousers or chinos, a shirt, a polo or a fine knit, a blazer when the day calls for it, and leather shoes. No tie or full suit, but no hoodies, athletic wear or beat-up sneakers either. Offices differ, so look at what your manager wears on a normal day and match that.
Can I wear jeans in a business casual office?
Many offices allow dark jeans, especially on Fridays. Keep them dark, clean and straight, and wear them with something smart, like a blazer, a crisp shirt or a fine knit, and leather shoes. Light washes, rips and baggy cuts read as weekend. On a day with a client meeting or a presentation, choose trousers instead, whatever the dress code allows.
How does business casual change in winter?
Swap fabrics rather than formality: wool or flannel trousers instead of cotton, a merino or cashmere sweater over a shirt, a wool coat over everything, and leather boots instead of loafers on wet days. Turtlenecks are business casual too, alone or under a blazer.
What is business casual for men?
Chinos or wool trousers, an oxford or button-down shirt, a polo or a merino sweater, an optional blazer, and loafers, derbies or leather boots. A belt that matches the shoes, socks that match the trousers, and the shirt tucked in. Navy, grey, stone and brown go with each other in any combination.
How do I build a business casual wardrobe?
Start with neutrals that all go together: two pairs of trousers (navy or charcoal, and a lighter one like stone or camel), three or four tops, one blazer and one pair of leather shoes or boots. Add color through a knit or a shirt. Ten pieces like that make two weeks of outfits without repeating one.
Questions people ask
Are sneakers business casual?
In many offices, clean minimal leather sneakers are accepted with chinos and a knit. Running shoes and chunky sneakers aren't. If you're unsure, wear loafers or boots.
Is a polo business casual?
Yes, a plain knit or piqué polo with chinos or trousers is business casual, especially in summer or a relaxed office.
Do I need a blazer for business casual?
Not every day. Keep one at work for meetings; a smart knit over a shirt works on other days.
What should I wear on my first day in a business casual office?
Lean slightly formal: tailored trousers, a crisp shirt or blouse, a blazer and leather shoes. You can dress down once you've seen what everyone wears.
All looks
740 looks
Filter by brand in searchCorduroy jacket, pink polo & khaki pants
$293For cool days, about 40–55°F · Smart casual · 4 pieces from $35
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Cream flannel, blue pants & cream loafers
$287For cool days, about 40–55°F · Smart casual · 3 pieces from $89
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Navy polo, green corduroy pants & tan loafers
$228For mild days, about 55–70°F · Work · 4 pieces from $20
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Navy barn jacket, white linen shirt & green pants
$274For cool days, about 40–55°F · Smart casual · 4 pieces from $35
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Navy bomber jacket, charcoal sweater & green corduroy pants
$194For cool days, about 40–55°F · Work · 4 pieces from $34
Beige flannel, pants & cream loafers
$293For cool days, about 40–55°F · Smart casual · 3 pieces from $85
Cream knit polo, grey trousers & brown loafers
$927For cool days, about 40–55°F · Work · 3 pieces from $179
Green rugby shirt, pleated pants & shoes
$975For mild days, about 55–70°F · Work · 3 pieces from $250
Navy sweater, pleated pants & loafers
$995For cool days, about 40–55°F · Work · 3 pieces from $300
Shirt, brown trousers & olive shoes
$994For cool days, about 40–55°F · Work · 3 pieces from $198
Charcoal sweater, beige trousers & black shoes
$770For cool days, about 40–55°F · Work · 3 pieces from $74
Blue jacket, blue sweater & taupe corduroy pants
$783For cool days, about 40–55°F · Work · 4 pieces from $148
Polo, pink linen pants & beige loafers
$747For warm days, about 70–85°F · Work · 3 pieces from $124
Green polo, grey linen pants & white loafers
$702For warm days, about 70–85°F · Smart casual · 3 pieces from $98
Navy shirt, beige linen pants & brown loafers
$681For warm days, about 70–85°F · Smart casual · 3 pieces from $114
Navy polo, linen pants & white loafers
$832For warm days, about 70–85°F · Smart casual · 3 pieces from $198
Blue linen shirt, brown linen pants & white loafers
$828For warm days, about 70–85°F · Work · 3 pieces from $178
Polo, grey pants & brown loafers
$652For warm days, about 70–85°F · Smart casual · 3 pieces from $98
How these men's business casual outfits come together
Counted from 30 of these looks.
The pieces that come up most
- On top
- Shirts or knitwear
- Bottoms
- Pants or trousers
- Layers
- Jackets
- Shoes
- Loafers & lace-ups
Colors that work
Cream, brown, green and grey come up most often across these looks, so they make an easy base to build on.
What a complete look costs
Most whole outfits here cost between $260 and $770; the typical one is $297. 20 include a piece on sale. Swap any piece to change the total.
Brands in these looks
Most pieces come from TOMS, Todd Snyder, Katin, Everlane and Jachs NY. Each look checks out on the stores' own sites, one store at a time.