What to wear
What to wear on your first day at a new job in mild weather: men's
A men's smart outfit for first day at work in temperate weather, picked from real pieces, with why it works and the one change that matters.
PoloCream Polosmart · Cream
TrouserIvory Wide-Leg Trouserssmart · Ivory
OvershirtOlive Overshirtsmart · Olive
BootBrown Chelsea Bootsmart · Brown
GlovesBlack Leather Glovessmart · Black
BeltBlack Leather Beltsmart · Black
Cream Polo, Ivory Wide-Leg Trousers, Olive Overshirt, Brown Chelsea Boot, Black Leather Gloves, Black Leather Belt. A smart combination for first day at work in temperate weather, with the lightest colour sitting closest to your face.
Your first day sets the read. Dress one notch above the office norm, because you can always relax afterwards and never the reverse. Mild weather is forgiving: a light layer that comes on and off is usually all you need. The men's read of this day comes down to a clean silhouette and a quiet palette; the fit does more of the talking than any single piece here.
- Meet or slightly beat what the team wears in public.
- Carry a layer for the evening drop.
- A proper collar and a leather shoe carry more formality than any label will.