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Practical advice on men's outfits, shown on real looks from the catalogue. Every example has each piece tagged, so you can see exactly what is being worn.

  1. Men's outfit with a navy wool double breasted pinstripe coat, cream ribbed knit polo, mid-wash bootcut denim jeans and blue suede sneakers.

    Smart casual outfits for men

    Smart casual sits between a suit and what you wear on a Saturday. In practice it means clean trousers or dark denim, a top with some structure, and shoes that look looked after. Each step below is illustrated with outfits from the Moidello catalogue, with every piece tagged.

    6 sections · 20 outfits

  2. Men's outfit with a moss green suede-look jacket, brown checked flannel shirt, vintage-wash jeans, brown suede sneakers, a blue beanie and a gold cuff

    What to wear with suede sneakers

    Suede sneakers are more relaxed than leather and more interesting than canvas, which makes them one of the most useful shoes for casual outfits. How you style them depends mostly on the colour of the suede. Each section shows outfits with that colour, every piece tagged.

    6 sections · 24 outfits

  3. Men's outfit with a green military jacket, striped long-sleeve polo, blue washed jeans, white sneakers with brown details and a navy cap

    How to style a chore coat or work jacket

    Chore coats, overshirts and other work jackets come from workwear: boxy, hip length, with patch pockets and sturdy cotton or wool. That shape makes them easy to style, because they sit between a shirt and a coat. Every outfit below includes one.

    6 sections · 7 outfits

  4. Men's outfit with a navy wool cropped coat, white striped t-shirt, blue denim jeans, orange suede sneakers, and a navy knitted hat.

    How to wear baggy jeans

    Wide and baggy jeans are now a default cut in men's casual outfits, and they are easier to wear than they look. The point is balance: when the legs are full, the jacket, shoes and length have to work with that volume. Every outfit below uses wide, baggy or relaxed jeans.

    6 sections · 18 outfits

  5. Men's outfit with a white cotton t-shirt, boxy fit flannel shirt, mid-wash bootcut jeans, blue suede sneakers, and a navy baseball cap.

    Autumn outfits for men

    Autumn dressing is mostly about layers you can take off at lunch and put back on in the evening. The outfits in this guide are all tagged for autumn on Moidello, and every piece in them is listed, so you can see which layers do the work.

    6 sections · 24 outfits

  6. Men's outfit with a navy wool double breasted pinstripe coat, cream ribbed knit polo, mid-wash bootcut denim jeans and blue suede sneakers.

    Winter outfits for men

    A casual winter outfit is three layers and a hat: something thin next to the skin, something warm in the middle and a jacket that blocks the wind. The outfits in this guide are tagged for winter on Moidello and show how those layers combine with jeans and sneakers.

    6 sections · 16 outfits

  7. Men's outfit with a navy wool cropped coat, white striped t-shirt, blue denim jeans, orange suede sneakers, and a navy knitted hat.

    Weekend outfits for men

    Weekend clothes should take no thought in the morning and still look chosen. Most of Moidello's outfits are tagged for the weekend, and they follow a few formulas you can repeat. Here they are, with the outfits that use them.

    6 sections · 22 outfits

  8. Men's outfit with a black pinstripe denim jacket, striped Breton top, light blue baggy jeans, grey leather sneakers, a navy cap and a duffle bag

    How to wear navy: colour combinations for men

    Navy is the most forgiving colour in menswear: darker than blue, softer than black and easy to combine. The outfits in this guide all include a navy piece, grouped by the colour it is paired with.

    6 sections · 18 outfits

  9. Men's outfit with a white cotton t-shirt, boxy fit flannel shirt, mid-wash bootcut jeans, blue suede sneakers, and a navy baseball cap.

    How to wear a cap with an outfit

    A cap is the quickest way to make an outfit look casual on purpose, and also the easiest to get wrong. The difference is in the shape and the colour. Every outfit below includes a cap, from washed cotton baseball caps to wool ones.

    5 sections · 12 outfits

  10. Men's outfit with a grey hoodie, navy striped long-sleeve tee, light blue baggy jeans, white German army trainers, a blue beanie and a steel watch

    How to wear a beanie

    A beanie is the most practical piece of autumn and winter clothing, and it does a lot for an outfit when it fits well. Every outfit below includes one, mostly in ribbed wool or cashmere, worn with jackets, hoodies and jeans.

    5 sections · 10 outfits

  11. White, Beige & Denim

    How to wear a watch with casual outfits

    A watch is often the only piece of metal in a casual outfit, so it carries more weight than its size suggests. The outfits below pair watches with jeans, T-shirts and sneakers, and show how steel, gold and simple dial watches each suit a different kind of outfit.

    5 sections · 19 outfits

  12. Men's outfit with a white cotton t-shirt, boxy fit flannel shirt, mid-wash bootcut jeans, blue suede sneakers, and a navy baseball cap.

    How to style a flannel shirt

    A flannel shirt is a shirt and a light jacket at once. The outfits below all include one, worn open over a T-shirt, buttoned under a jacket or paired with a knit.

    5 sections · 6 outfits

  13. White, Beige & Denim

    Capsule wardrobe for men

    A capsule wardrobe is a small set of clothes where nearly every top works with nearly every bottom. The test is not the number of pieces but how often each one gets worn. Moidello's outfits show it: the same jeans, tops and sneakers come back in look after look, combined differently each time.

    7 sections · 28 outfits

  14. Men's outfit with a brown herringbone worker jacket, striped Breton top, cream canvas trousers, court sneakers, a white beanie and a silver cuff

    Scandinavian minimalist style for men

    Scandinavian minimalism is less about owning few things and more about outfits with few ideas: a calm palette, good fabric and simple shapes. The outfits below are tagged minimalism on Moidello or built from the same neutral pieces.

    6 sections · 24 outfits

  15. White, Beige & Denim

    How to wear a bracelet as a man

    A bracelet is the easiest piece of jewellery for men to start with. It sits at the cuff, it shows when you move, and it works with a T-shirt as well as a jacket. The outfits below show one bracelet, a cuff, small stacks and bracelets worn next to a watch, with every piece tagged.

    5 sections · 17 outfits

  16. Men's outfit with a navy wool cropped coat, white striped t-shirt, blue denim jeans, orange suede sneakers, and a navy knitted hat.

    How to wear a Breton top or striped T-shirt

    A striped top is one of the few patterns that works almost everywhere in a casual wardrobe. It adds interest without a logo and pairs with denim, canvas and most jackets. Each section below shows outfits built around stripes, with every piece tagged.

    6 sections · 17 outfits

  17. Men's outfit with a raw denim jacket, navy and red striped long-sleeve tee, washed grey baggy jeans, black suede sneakers, a cap and sunglasses

    How to style a long-sleeve T-shirt

    A long-sleeve T-shirt covers the weeks when a T-shirt is too little and a jumper too much, and it is one of the most useful layers under a jacket. The sections below show how it is worn on its own and layered, with every piece tagged.

    6 sections · 12 outfits

  18. Men's outfit with a grey hoodie, navy striped long-sleeve tee, light blue baggy jeans, white German army trainers, a blue beanie and a steel watch

    How to style a hoodie

    A hoodie is the most casual layer most men own, and the details decide whether it looks lazy or put together: the fabric, the colour and what you wear with it. The outfits below show hoodies in cotton and cashmere, with every piece tagged.

    6 sections · 5 outfits

  19. Men's outfit with a black alpaca zip knit, navy and off-white striped long-sleeve tee, cream canvas trousers, red suede sneakers and a watch

    How to style cargo and canvas trousers

    Canvas cargo and work trousers are the practical alternative to jeans: sturdy, relaxed and lighter in colour. In cream or sand they make an outfit look brighter and a little more considered. Each section shows how they are worn, with every piece tagged.

    5 sections · 6 outfits

  20. Men's outfit with a navy plaid wool jacket, sky blue baggy denim jeans, red suede sneakers, cream trucker cap, and orange sunglasses.

    Light blue jeans outfits for men

    Light blue and vintage-wash jeans look relaxed and work in every season, as long as the rest of the outfit gives them some contrast. The sections below show what to wear on top, which shoes and jackets suit a light wash, and how to finish it, with every piece tagged.

    5 sections · 7 outfits

  21. Men's outfit with a brown checked flannel shirt, light grey full-zip knit, washed grey baggy jeans, green sequin sneakers and a duffle bag

    Grey jeans outfits for men

    Washed grey jeans sit between blue denim and black: calmer than blue, softer than black, and easy to combine with warm colours. The outfits below show what works on top and on the feet, with every piece tagged.

    5 sections · 6 outfits

  22. Men's outfit with a grey hoodie, navy striped long-sleeve tee, light blue baggy jeans, white German army trainers, a blue beanie and a steel watch

    What to wear with white sneakers

    White sneakers go with nearly everything, which is also why they are easy to wear without thought. The outfits below show the trousers, tops and jackets that make white leather and suede trainers look intended, with every piece tagged.

    5 sections · 9 outfits

  23. Men's outfit with a moss green suede-look jacket, blue striped long-sleeve tee, wide straight-leg jeans, taupe suede sneakers and a watch

    How to wear a suede jacket

    A suede jacket softens an outfit in a way leather does not. It looks warm, a little vintage and works over the simplest clothes. The outfits below show suede and suede-look jackets in green and taupe, with every piece tagged.

    5 sections · 4 outfits

  24. Men's outfit with a green military jacket, striped long-sleeve polo, blue washed jeans, white sneakers with brown details and a navy cap

    How to style a long-sleeve or knitted polo

    A long-sleeve or knitted polo gives an outfit a collar without the stiffness of a shirt, which makes it one of the most useful tops between casual and smart casual. The sections below show how it is worn, with every piece tagged.

    5 sections · 6 outfits

  25. Men's outfit with a navy plaid wool jacket, sky blue baggy denim jeans, red suede sneakers, cream trucker cap, and orange sunglasses.

    Spring outfits for men

    Spring weather changes through the day, so a spring outfit is mostly about layers you can take off: a light jacket over a long sleeve, lighter denim, and shoes that cope with a dry pavement. The outfits below are tagged for spring in the Moidello catalogue.

    6 sections · 17 outfits

  26. Men's outfit with a navy plaid wool jacket, sky blue baggy denim jeans, red suede sneakers, cream trucker cap, and orange sunglasses.

    Streetwear basics for men

    Streetwear is built on relaxed shapes, a few pieces with a print or logo, and sneakers that get as much attention as the rest. It does not need to be loud. The outfits below are tagged as streetwear in the Moidello catalogue, with every piece tagged.

    5 sections · 8 outfits