Casual Friday Attire

Even in offices with the strictest of dress codes, the end of the week tends to be considerably more laid-back as everyone moves into weekend mode.

Casual Fridays, however, do not mean you get carte blanche to wear whatever you want, and it continues to be improper to show up to work in torn jeans and your favorite faded tee. After all, even though it’s Friday, you still want to project a professional image at the office. And because what’s deemed casual will vary according to your job and your position of authority, we’ve put together three different outfits to suit three types of guys: the finance guy, the creative dude and the 9-to-5ers.So read on to figure out where you fit in and how to do Casual Friday attire the stylish but still work-appropriate way.

The Finance Guy

You crunch numbers all day long and need to appear confident and organized, meaning you should dress to impress even on a Friday.

Theory Jace Humphry Pant

If you have to meet clients at a moment’s notice, you won’t be able to get away with wearing jeans as your Casual Friday attire. These dark gray, flat-front trousers from Theory have a clean, smart look that suggests you know how to take care of business.

Price: $225 at Tobi.com

Aldo ESBEN Loafer

When it comes to Casual Friday attire, sneakers are obviously a big no-no as you want to avoid any suggestion of sloppiness at all costs. These very affordable classic black leather loafers from Aldo are sleek without being trendy. Just remember to keep them polished and in good repair.

Price: $90 at AldoShoes.com

BlackBerry Pearl 8120

As a financial wizard, you probably rely on a few gadgets to help bring order to your chaotic schedule. The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 combines a phone with all the usual BlackBerry capabilities, but also features a digital camera, video recording and more to help you capture your fun moments when you finally clock out.

Price: Prices vary

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