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What Is Business Casual? We're Here To Explain The New Rules

We know business and casual but what exactly is business casual? The term is very much like what was once referred to for social occasions as smart casual. The rules of office attire have become increasingly more relaxed over the years. Here is how you can stay professional while staying comfortable in the office. Fortunately there are plenty of business causal shoes for men to go with the attire.

The featured image is of the Boyd Moc Toe Bit Slip On in black on a dark grey textured background.

SUBTLE COLORS ADD VERSATILITY

Woolen pants worn with a cable knit sweater is a versatile, cool-weather, business/casual option. Our William adheres to classic bit loafer styling but also has the comfort of our FlexZone footbed for all-day wear. To tie it together in head-turning style, match the color of your pants to any of the colors featured in this shoe.

William Cap Toe Oxford in Navy. William Cap Toe Oxford
The featured image is of the Boyd Moc Toe Bit Slip On in black on a dark grey textured background.
The featured image is a model wearing a dark and light blue button down Stacy Adams jacket.

BOLD PATTERNS TO TIE YOUR OUTFIT TOGETHER

A colorful jacket is a great way to inject your personality into your business/casual attire. But to get the look right, you need the right style shoe. The richly burnished leather and sleek silhouette of our Henry Cap Toe Lace Up Boot gives it enough visual weight to balance out the bold pattern of the jacket.

Henry Cap Toe Lace Up Boot in Tan. Henry Cap Toe Lace Up Boot
The featured image is a model wearing a dark and light blue button down Stacy Adams jacket.
The featured image is a model wearing the Sync Plain Toe Elastic Lace Up in Green, black dress pants, and a colorful sweater on a red background.

CASUAL SWEATERS FOR EASY PAIRINGS

Looking for an outfit that makes a strong statement? Combine classic style and modern flair with a pair of bold, cuffed pants contrasted by a colorful, patterned knit sweater. To get the look right requires the right pair of shoes. By combining a rich leather upper with micro-perfing details and the elastic lace system for slip on convenience, our Sync effortlessly ties this modern/classic look together in casual fashion.

Sync Plain Toe Elastic Lace Up in Green. Sync Plain Toe Elastic Lace Up
The featured image is a model wearing the Sync Plain Toe Elastic Lace Up in Green, black dress pants, and a colorful sweater on a red background.
The featured image is a model wearing the Neeson 3 Piece Vested Suit and Brafman Dress Shirt in Blue with green lights framing the composition.

The Classic Blazer Re-Imagined

The times have changed. Have fun in pairing some of your more formal pieces with casual substitutes for a look that still means business. Instead of opting for a tie, leave your top button unbuttoned and reach for a one-of-a-kind shoe to off-set the formality of your favorite blazer. Our Synchro Plain Toe Elastic Lace Up features a leather and textile upper to create a unique shoe that is sure to get noticed.

Synchro Plain Toe Elastic Lace Up in Navy. Synchro Plain Toe Elastic Lace Up
The featured image is a model wearing the Neeson 3 Piece Vested Suit and Brafman Dress Shirt in Blue with green lights framing the composition.
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