Style Guide

Business Style Guide

Professional, authoritative, and polished, business style conveys competence and confidence through structured silhouettes, refined fabrics, and a disciplined color palette.

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Business style is the language of the professional world, where your clothing communicates credibility, attention to detail, and respect for the environment you operate in. Built on foundations like tailored suits, crisp dress shirts, and quality leather accessories, it demands a wardrobe that is both impeccable and functional. MyWear simplifies professional dressing by organizing your business wardrobe into versatile capsule combinations, ensuring you never waste time deciding what to wear on a busy morning. From client meetings to boardroom presentations, MyWear helps you project authority and approachability through expertly coordinated business attire.

Key Characteristics

Structured, tailored silhouettes that create a clean and authoritative appearance
A restrained color palette centered on navy, charcoal, white, and subtle accent tones
Premium fabrics like worsted wool, Egyptian cotton, and polished leather
Minimalist accessories that complement rather than compete with the outfit
Meticulous attention to fit, grooming, and garment maintenance

Essential Pieces

Navy or charcoal wool suit Crisp white and light blue dress shirts Silk or high-quality woven tie collection Black and brown leather oxford dress shoes Leather dress belt matching shoe color Structured leather briefcase or portfolio
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many suits do I need for a professional wardrobe?
A minimum of two suits in navy and charcoal provides a solid rotation for most professionals, allowing you to alternate while giving each suit time to rest and recover between wears. As your career advances, adding a third suit in medium grey and a patterned option like pinstripe broadens your range significantly. MyWear tracks your suit rotation to prevent repetitive outfits and maximize the mileage of your professional wardrobe.
What colors are appropriate for business attire?
Navy, charcoal, medium grey, white, and light blue form the core of a professional color palette, with burgundy and forest green serving as tasteful accent colors for ties and pocket squares. Bold colors and loud patterns are generally best reserved for accessories rather than primary garments in conservative business settings. MyWear's business mode restricts recommendations to workplace-appropriate colors and combinations.
Should my belt always match my shoes?
In traditional business dressing, yes. Matching your belt leather and color to your shoes creates a cohesive, polished look that signals attention to detail. Black shoes pair with a black belt and brown shoes with a brown belt as a foundational rule. MyWear automatically coordinates these details when building your outfit, so you never have to think twice about accessory matching.
How do I dress for business in hot weather?
Choose lightweight wool or cotton-blend suits in lighter colors like light grey or tan, and opt for breathable dress shirts in fine cotton or linen blends. Unlined or half-lined blazers significantly reduce heat retention while maintaining a professional silhouette. MyWear adjusts your business outfit recommendations based on temperature, suggesting lighter fabrics and constructions when the forecast calls for heat.

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Elegant

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Formal

The pinnacle of refined dressing, formal style demands exquisite tailoring, luxurious fabrics, and an unwavering commitment to elegance for life's most distinguished occasions.

Smart Casual

The perfect middle ground between relaxed and refined, smart casual blends polished pieces with comfortable elements for a versatile look that works almost anywhere.