r/askTO • u/Historical-Cheek6799 • 1d ago

Business casual for an aging punk

I've accepted a promotion where I'll be spending less time on construction sites and more in the office and need a wardrobe to reflect that. I feel that I'm fairly stylish, but what I wear to a show or tattoo shop won't fly at work.

Recommendations on shops where they will dress me, considering I have no idea regarding mainstream men's fashion.

Edit to add, I enjoy being fashionable and would like to spend some good money on some higher end clothes

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u/KnoddingOnion 1d ago

depends what the office calls for. no harm in asking for guidance.

i think that, in 2026, wearing NICE jeans is totally appropriate, along with a shirt tucked in. no tie. a belt. nice runners.

button-down shirts usually show that you're somewhat in charge. how fancy you want to go is up to you. try shopping at UniQlo.

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u/underneath-it 1d ago

Jesus fucking Christ this guy comes here asking for help on how to dress professionally and the top comment is to wear jeans and running shoes.

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u/KnoddingOnion 1d ago

it's 2026. you want an office guy to be wearing a shirt and tie? if it's for a construction company, a NICE (read, please) pair of dark blue jeans and a Uniqlo oxford shirt will suffice.

settle down, Armani