Pic of the Day - 3 Jan 2013

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Casual Business Outfit

If you want to be look casual, yet well dressed, while also remaining low-key, this is a great example.

Black and white gingham shirt mixed with a grey peak-lapel jacket and white pocket square. A gingham shirt is considered casual, but contrast that with a grey suit jacket to add a layer of sophisticated formality.

The pocket square is folded in an almost haphazard manner to convey a relaxed nonchalance. This is further emphasized by the unbuttoned collar button and loosened tie.  The striped grey, dark green and navy blue tie balances the look, thereby minimizing the contrast to express one's refinement in subtlety.

However, due to the lack of visually appealing colours, one may run the risk of becoming so bland through this monochromatic layering, thus the entire look is balanced and completed with a pair of medium khaki chinos.