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Off duty is the look of someone who is not working and is not trying too hard, which is exactly why it takes a little thought. The pieces are casual; the result is not sloppy.
The pieces
- A plain tee or a soft knit
- Dark or mid denim
- A casual jacket or a heavy overshirt
- Clean sneakers or a boot
- One accessory, like a simple watch
The palette
denim bluewhitegreystoneolive
What defines it
Soft cloth, a relaxed fit and clean shoes. Denim, a plain knit or tee, a casual jacket, and a sneaker or boot in good condition. Comfortable first, but with one piece that lifts it.
The palette
Closer to neutral than office colour: denim blue, white, grey, stone, and a warm tone like rust or olive. Keep it to three tones so it still looks put together.
How it fails
It fails when everything is soft at once, with no structure and no contrast. Add one firmer piece, a boot, a jacket or a heavier knit, to give the outfit a shape.
The takeaway · Soft, plain pieces and clean shoes, with one firmer piece to give it shape.
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