Want a modern office look that reads confident, luxe and easy to copy? Start with a sculpted-shoulder blazer and build around a wide, high-rise trouser secured with a chunky leather belt threaded through the loops. This combo keeps proportions relaxed yet structured—perfect for meetings, presentations, or any day you want to look put-together without effort.
The Outfit Formula
- Hero piece: Sculpted-shoulder blazer in textured wool (oversized but tailored at the shoulders).
- Top: Crisp white spread-collar shirt or a fine-gauge black rollneck for a sleeker option.
- Bottom: Wide-leg, high-rise wool trousers—hem hits just at the top of the shoe.
- Belt: Chunky leather trouser belt with a bold buckle—always threaded through the trouser loops.
- Shoes: Polished leather derbies or chunky loafers for weight and balance.
- Bag: Structured leather briefcase or clean messenger to keep the look business-ready.
- Accessories: Bold metal watch or cuff, signet ring, minimal chain if wanted.
How to assemble it
- Start with the trousers: pick a high-rise, wide-leg wool trouser with sturdy belt loops—this is where the chunky belt lives.
- Choose the blazer: oversized through the body but with sharp, structured shoulders. Keep the blazer unbuttoned for a modern, relaxed line or button one for formal moments.
- Top layer: a crisp white shirt adds contrast; a black rollneck streamlines the silhouette while keeping it office-appropriate.
- Shoe balance: choose a shoe with a bit of sole—derbies or chunky loafers keep the look grounded and masculine.
- Accessories: add one bold metal piece (watch or cuff) and a signet ring. Thread the belt through the loops—never cinch the blazer with a belt.
Fit Notes
Proportions make this look work. The blazer should read intentional—structured shoulders and slightly roomy through the body. Trousers are wide but tailored at the waist; the chunky belt defines the waist without altering the blazer’s intended shape. Hem trousers to skim the shoe top; avoid extreme stacking or anklebaring for a cleaner editorial line.
Color Palette & Fabrics
Stick to rich neutrals and textured fabrics for that subtle 80s-luxe feel. Charcoal or deep navy wool blazers with warm-tan leather accents read modern and professional. Satin or fine-gauge knit tops are acceptable, but avoid shiny novelty fabrics for the blazer or trousers.
Accessories & Grooming
Keep grooming tidy and editorial: neat hair, natural skin finish, minimal facial hair or tidy stubble. Jewelry should be masculine and bold—a gold or bronze cuff or a substantial watch and one signet ring. The belt buckle can be a subtle statement; avoid delicate chains or multiple thin rings.
Where to wear it
Office days, client meetings, presentations, or business-casual events where you want to look elevated without sacrificing comfort. Swap the shirt for a rollneck and add a long wool overcoat for colder months.
Small adjustments—shorter blazer length for shorter torsos, or a slightly slimmer trouser for leaner builds—keep the same idea intact: sculpted shoulder, wide trouser, bold trouser belt through the loops, polished shoes, and a structured bag. Copy this outfit and you’ll have a modern-glam office uniform that’s unmistakably masculine and effortless.
