Delicate fabrics, complicated knits and premium materials such as suede won’t perform well when you drop that permanent marker on your lap, or spill sandwich dressing while simultaneously eating and working against the clock on that Excel chart that has been lingering all week.

10. Juxtapose Aesthetics & Utilise Separates

If you strive to create an interesting balance of smart and casual, no one can criticize.

Try juxtaposing the casual and more formal aspects of your wardrobe together so one piece excuses the other. The easiest way to do this is by pairing tailoring separates with casual basics. For example, tailored trousers and trainers, or a t-shirt/polo layered underneath a blazer:

Final Word

That brings to an end our style guidelines for dress-down Friday, based on personal experience and witnessing the mistakes men continue to make on a weekly basis.

But now we’d like to hear from you: what are your casual Friday quirks? Anything you’d like to try at the office but haven’t had the courage?

Tell us more about your Friday drama in the comments section below…