Business Casual Help

[WOODIE13]

My middle son is getting promoted one day in the Army, then graduating med school the next.

Need some help. Looked up what business casual looks like TODAY and a hard no for what I see now.

A polo, khakis and nice shoes...no skinny jeans.

Can y'all help a 54 yr old man out? Blue does go well with my eyes

Am I missing anything?

 

[Havana Dude]

None of what’s pictured. They would get from me; khakis at best, probably a newer pair of cheap rural king jeans, a nice shirt and my 40 year old snakeskin cowboy boots. It ain’t a fashion show, and I don’t care what others think. But, that’s me.

 

[Batjack]

My middle son is getting promoted one day in the Army, then graduating med school the next.

Need some help. Looked up what business casual looks like TODAY and a hard no for what I see now.

A polo, khakis and nice shoes...no skinny jeans.

Can y'all help a 54 yr old man out? Blue does go well with my eyes

Am I missing anything?

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Still got your BDU/ADU's? Class A's?

 

[georgia_home]

In general, Similar to the two on the left. Maybe no jacket

 

[PAE]

Two on left. Jacket by your discretion

 

[WOODIE13]

Still got your BDU/ADU's? Class A's?

Gotta fit

 

[specialk]

Nice slacks and button shirt tucked..loose the man bun....

 

[Tight Lines]

Same as the other's I'd be dressed like the two on the left unless it's a wedding or funeral. Or a NYC client.

I don't even know what that goombah in the middle is wearing...

 

[Batjack]

Gotta fit

Yeah, but all of those "I was there" ribbons might impress some folks.

 

[sinclair1]

Same as the other's I'd be dressed like the two on the left unless it's a wedding or funeral. Or a NYC client.

I don't even know what that goombah in the middle is wearing...

You wear the middle one and someone will give you their drink order.

 

[Railroader]

Gratitude to your son for his service, and congrats to him for making it thru med school. That boy's future is bright.

Ain't nobody gonna care what you wear to the ceremonies...

 

[hopper]

Jeans, polo or button down and some decent shoes.
Don't fall for the euro gay look

 

[NE GA Pappy]

Those rolled up jeans and no socks... thats the way to go

NOT

 

[ucfireman]

Stripped overalls were good enough for church so should be good enough for the govt and med school.
The 4th guy, rolled up jeans? Business casual? Really?

Wear nice jeans, not faded or holes (not Alan Jackson jeans), a polo, or button up dress shirt, tie optional, jacket or not your choice.
Tennis shoes (sneakers today) and your good. Just not the hot pink or chartreuse that's popular today.

 

[GeorgiaBob]

If you want to look like you are competent and comfortable, dress your age without trying to use clothes to deliver a "message." You can be sure to "fit" any environment with a dark blue (navy) blazer over a dress shirt with button down collar. The shirt can be white or light blue, or even light gray (I always stick to solid colors). Add dark gray slacks and you're "dressy" or make them khaki for a less dressed look. A pair of leather "deck" shoes and a pair of dress shoes in dark brown also give you options. Carry a couple of dark solid color ties and you are ready for anything short of a formal affair.

Remember, all of ads you see for wardrobe choices are put together by 20 something, artsy/fartsy, city boys/girls/others. for the express purpose of selling their clothes. They absolutely do NOT have anything to offer any adult professional!

 

[turkeykirk]

I would wear a sport coat and tie with nice slacks. Guess I’m old school.

 

[Raylander]

I’d like to see @WOODIE13 in the middle one. Looks distinguished

 

[WOODIE13]

I’d like to see @WOODIE13 in the middle one. Looks distinguished

Don't hold your breath

 

[WOODIE13]

Yeah, but all of those "I was there" ribbons might impress some folks.

Puzzle palace badge definitely would

 

[sinclair1]

Good luck Rafe Hollister