4 Fall 2016 Style Trends Guys Can Rock at Work
Fall and the long-awaited “ sweater weather” is finally upon us (SNL, anyone?) For the office goers out there, that means a much-welcomed escape from the heat and sweating through bulky suit layers. But despite the changing seasons and new fall 2016 style trends, your work attire probably doesn’t look much different than your summer gear. How can you stay trendy while looking work-appropriate this fall season?
Fall 2016 Style Trends for the Workplace
Suits are always in season. But beyond following tips for wearing a suit, here are some fall 2016 style trends and how to adapt them to the workplace for a more fashionable look:
1. Mix in Copper
While the thought of copper might send your mind reeling back to the 70s, the fashion statement is making a revival. Midtones — iconic fall colors inspired by the changing landscape — are everywhere this fall, especially copper hues.
Try swapping out a traditional neutral color — like grey or tan — with copper for a bold fall fashion statement. Copper pairs well with olive — another fashionable fall hue. Choose a sleek copper dress shirt beneath a brown suit for a subtle hit of copper or go all-out with a copper blazer.
2. Swap a Dress Shirt for a Turtleneck
Turtlenecks in the office? Let us explain.
Throw out the image of those tacky, bulky Christmas sweaters. Turtlenecks are a versatile staple that adapts to any look. Trade your dress shirt and tie for a turtleneck or throw on some olive chinos for a more laid-back approach.
3. Wear Wool Trousers and Coats
Wool is the perfect summer-fall crossover. Although the heavier fabric doesn’t immediately strike as summer-friendly, natural materials like wool actually absorb sweat and create more breathability that synthetic ones.
Luckily, loose wool pants and overcoats are storming the runways, meaning comfort is definitely in style this fall. Check out Banana Republic for an iconic business casual look.
4. Switch It Up With Silk
High-end designers like Versace made silk shirts popular in the 80s, and like all good things, they’re coming back around. But don’t dust off your bold all-over prints just yet. Instead, opt for an understated print — whether at work or out with friends.
Throwing on the perfect silk shirt is an easy way to stay stylish and work-appropriate this fall. Go for a neutral white silk shirt for a subtler look like this one from Armani.
Protect Your Fall Style From Sweat
Dressing professional — even business casual — almost always means long pants and long sleeves. In summertime, just stepping outside can create a veil of sweat that turns your baby blue shirt a few shades darker. And although fall usually signals colder temperatures ahead, your sweat doesn’t discriminate against the seasons.
So how do you protect your clothes from relentless underarm sweat when deodorant doesn’t do the trick? If you don’t already wear an undershirt, this protective layer is the first line of defense against sweat.
But thin undershirts can’t protect you from stress sweat during a tense meeting or pitch. That’s wear sweat proof undershirts like Thompson Tee come to the rescue.
The sleek undershirts completely absorb underarm sweat and allow it to escape as vapor — so you can rock any new fall style trend without sweat ruining your look.
So get out there, and switch up your repetitive office look with these fall 2016 style trends. What other trends are you excited about this autumn?