Capsule Wardrobe
What to wear when the dress code says nothing useful
Smart casual, business casual, cocktail, black tie optional. The terms are used loosely and mean different things by country and context, but they are not infinitely elastic.
Topic
formality
Every GetStyleGo article tagged formality — 4 pieces across 3 sections.
Capsule Wardrobe
What to wear to a job interview, by industry
The advice to dress one level above the role is broadly sound and produces bad results in a few specific industries. The variable is how the organisation reads formality.
Fit & Tailoring
Suits: when to wear one, and how to make it look intentional
Fewer people wear suits daily, which has made the suit more conspicuous rather than less. Worn well it reads as deliberate; worn badly it reads as an obligation.
Shoes & Accessories
Boots: which style for which purpose
Chelsea, chukka, derby, jodhpur, work. Each was designed for a specific job, and the design features that suited that job determine where they sit on the formality scale now.