Men's office wear

Men's office wear at Hackett London pairs tailoring with everyday pieces designed to hold up from an early meeting to whatever the evening brings.

Building blocks for the working week

A solid base of men's office wear starts with the blazer. Hackett London builds its jackets with floating canvas construction, letting the cloth move with the body instead of resisting it, so the lapel takes its shape through wear rather than losing it early on. Shirts follow the same approach: cotton poplin woven at high density, with an easy-care finish that keeps the collar sharp across a full day.

Trousers use wools around 280 g/m², heavy enough to hold a crease through the day without adding bulk under the jacket. The slim fit keeps the leg defined, while the regular fit gives more room for a day spent moving between meetings.

Fabrics for the season

The colour range stays close to what Hackett London has worked with since its first boutique opened on King's Road in 1983 — navy, charcoal, camel and a warm tobacco brown that pairs easily with the rest of the wardrobe. Cotton-linen blends carry the tailoring through warmer months, while merino wool and cashmere blends bring the weight needed for cooler ones without bulking under a coat.

Combining men's office wear for a full day

Two ways to carry the same base pieces from morning into evening:

Navy blazer over a white poplin shirt, grey wool trousers and brown derbies: a steady base for any meeting.
The same blazer over a merino crewneck and camel chinos: the tone drops without losing presence.

Getting the fit right in men's office wear

Hackett blazers follow a standard European sizing chart; between two sizes, the smaller usually works better in a slim fit, since pure wool eases slightly with wear. For shirts, checking neck size and sleeve length separately is the more reliable approach, especially without a known reference cut.

What counts as men's office wear in a smart-casual workplace?

A blazer worn without a tie over a poplin shirt and tailored trousers works across most smart-casual settings. Swapping the shirt for a merino crewneck relaxes the look without losing formality, and chinos can stand in for tailored trousers where the dress code is less strict.

Is a blazer necessary for men's office wear?

Not necessary, but it adds presence quickly even over a casual base. A well-built blazer turns a jumper and chinos into something meeting-appropriate, without a change of clothes before an evening plan.

Which fabric works best for office shirts in warmer weather?

Lightweight cotton poplin and cotton-linen blends offer solid breathability without losing shape at the collar. Fully synthetic fabrics tend to trap heat and lose their form after repeated washing.

How should wool office pieces be cared for?

Wool pieces do best with dry cleaning as the main method, aired on a broad-shouldered hanger between wears. The washing machine is best avoided on anything with a canvassed construction, since hot water can shrink the outer cloth differently to the lining.