Menswear Smart casual · Business casual · Business & evening

Navy Oxford shirt and stone chinos with a brown jacket

Stone Community Clothing chinos give a navy ISTO. Oxford shirt and brown YMC Palin jacket a lighter finish. Compared with a dark trouser, the pale bottom half makes each layer more distinct. Try this smart-casual combination for a restaurant lunch or an informal evening where a collared shirt feels appropriate and a suit would be unnecessary.

The palette

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Why it works

The stone trousers create a clear light-dark contrast with the navy shirt.
Warm brown outerwear connects naturally with the pale neutral chinos while adding a different texture.

How to wear it

Tuck the shirt in if you want to show the trousers' pleated waistband.
Consider brown loafers; keeping the shoes simple gives the jacket's collar room to stand out.

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