KIND OF BUSINESS WEAR Types of business attire

What is business attire?

What is business wear anyway?
I think many people imagine a suit with a tie,
Business attire varies depending on the profession.

Pilots and flight attendants who travel around the world on airplanes wear uniforms.
Chefs in restaurants wear clothes that are easy to cook in, and people working on construction sites wear durable work clothes that are easy to move in.

Business wear, in a broad sense, is "clothes worn to work," or work clothes.
Work clothes should be "clothes appropriate for the job," and it's fine if your company specifies what you should wear, but if not, you need to think about what is appropriate and choose for yourself.

In recent years, the influence of government-recommended "COOL BIZ" and "telework" initiatives has also led to a major change in how people think about work clothes.
The tendency to follow the crowd, such as "just wear a suit," has weakened, and freedom is increasing.

Choosing your work clothes well and making a good impression on those around you can also help you achieve good work results.

This time, we will mainly introduce business wear, excluding clothing used in so-called specialized professions.

Style Types

STYLE01suit style

A suit is a complete outfit with a jacket and pants made from the same fabric. Wearing a shirt with a collar, a tie, and leather shoes gives a smart impression that can be worn in many situations.

There are various theories about its origins, but it is believed to have derived from military uniforms and riding clothes. In Japan, it first appeared around the Meiji period and gradually became established as men's clothing.

The suit is a symbol of business, and the culture of most Japanese businessmen wearing a suit to go to work has taken root. In recent years, the number of women wearing suits has also increased as more women have been given the opportunity to play an active role in the workplace.

On the other hand, with the diversification of working styles, such as "COOL BIZ," "work style reform," and "telework," there is a trend toward lighter business attire, and the situations in which suits are worn are becoming more limited than before.
STYLE02Jacket & Pants Style
(Jacket and pants)

Unlike a suit, this style combines different fabrics for the top and bottom.
For men, it is also called "jacket slacks" and gives a more casual impression than a suit.
In addition, the combination of business wear and casual wear that is now commonly referred to as "biz casual" or "office casual" often refers to this style.

There is a wide range of coordination options for the jacket and pants style, and the impression can change greatly depending on the color, pattern, material, and style you combine, from a formal impression comparable to a suit style to a relaxed, resort casual impression.

When incorporating a jacket and pants style into business,
It's important to consider "how much casual element to incorporate."

Business wear and
Differences in casual wear

As mentioned above, business wear refers to all clothes worn to work.
In contrast, casual wear here refers to private clothes, or "clothes to wear in private."
Therefore, in a broad sense, jeans and a T-shirt can be considered business attire.

However, the trend of business wear in Japan has been based on the culture and customs of the past.
There are some things that are somewhat known,
These have been compiled into the "Business Wear Guide Map" which will be introduced next.