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Originally Posted by CroFlames
Yes, this is me. I look old and lame because I wear dress shirts because I don't know what else to buy for work clothes.
Do you have any recommendations for casual button down long sleeved shirts?
Also, someone else mentioned Allen Edmonds shoes that look more casual than wingtips. Do you think those are acceptable with the look your suggesting here?
Great stuff fellas, keep it coming.
EDIT: I should add that I only wear a suit 3-4 times a year professionally, and I'm more worried about daily driver outfits.
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Not knowing your body type (long, short, big arms/shoulders, whatever) or price point, it's hard to recommend any specific place, but this is a good example of the type of shirt I would look for:
https://www.jcrew.com/ca/p/AA264?color_name=smoky-slate
Cotton, a nice textured weave to it, chest pocket. It's nice enough that you're going to fit into most professional environments but casual enough that you're never going to look overdressed (and most importantly, you'll feel comfortable).
As far as places to look, Simons is fantastic for all price points and has a HUGE selection. Nordstrom is great, Kit and Ace, J Crew, etc.
I think for you, I would explore a trendier spot with a lot of different brands so you can see what fits you best and have some selection in price point. I generally don't believe in getting a bunch of shirts from the same brand.
Personally, I have shirts from more established business-casual spots, but I also have some great finds from some skate brands, Levis, and places like Old Navy (where I paid $7 for one of my favourite shirts). Once you have an eye for what you want, you can find really nice pieces in the most random of places for cheap. But I wouldn't necessarily recommend starting with somewhere like Old Navy, there's way too much crap to sort through, but I get more joy finding something great for cheap.
As far as the Allen Edmonds go, this is strictly my opinion, but I would either go for a nicer casual shoe (something with all the makings of a dress shoe but a little more fun,
like this, or I would go with a more dedicated sneaker (Adidas Stan Smiths, Converse, HUF slip ons, etc). I personally hate sneakers made by companies that specialize in dress shoes primarily, I think they look lazy. I don't know what would compel someone to buy something
like this when they could
buy these for 1/3 of the price and arguably look better.
As far as shoes that are closer to a sneaker, go with a brand that makes sneakers and find their nicest shoes. They're far better than going with a brand that makes dress shoes and finding their take on a sneaker.