TrampyPizza
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•Created by TrampyPizza on 10/14/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Style advice - new role (UK)
Hi Folks, first post here so apologies in advance if the formatting is incorrect.
First things first, I'm 30, 6 foot, 200lbs (182cm, 90KG), quite broad, not athletic (maybe one day).
I have recently started a new role in a professional services firm in the City of London and I'm struggling to 'find my style' as it were. My office is, rather frustratingly, very flexible, and my colleagues range from jeans/OCBDs to suits (albeit, never with ties), and this is reflected at the senior level as well.
For client events and meetings, I've got a couple of suits and feel confident in those (Charcoal MTM, Navy OTR which has been tailored, both contemporary British style).
However it's the regular days in the office that I'm not sure about. I have sort of defaulted to trousers (wool or cotton), Oxford shirt, merino wool jumper (navy or charcoal depending on the trousers), and white trainers. I don't think I look bad per se, but it's more that it doesn't feel particularly considered, and maybe a bit bland.
I have gotten a lot more into classic menswear recently, like pleated trousers, and I recently picked up some 80s US made Florsheim wingtip derbies for £20. Having said that, I'm not sure I have the cajones to go for the full-on 60s look, and I think I would appear quite out of place (I don't mind wearing interesting clothes but there's a limit). I think what I'm looking for is clothes that are inspired by those classic fits, with a more modern twist, such as pleated trousers with a slight taper.
With all this in mind, can anyone point me towards some brands or style albums that might be helpful? I love buying second hand where I can, but also my new role has decent remuneration so happy to buy new, I suppose I wouldn't baulk at, say, trousers that were around £100.
Anyways, thanks for reading, looking forward to any discussion and suggestions you have and as ever, apologies for any faux pas I may have committed.
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