WeatherCool & Layered

Checked Trouser

A black turtleneck with grey checked wool trousers, for smart-casual days the trouser carries.

Why it works

A checked trouser under a plain turtleneck is smart casual with a pattern that does the work.

When to wear it

cool dinners

gallery evenings

smart casual events

The look

Smart CasualChicTailoredMonochromeRefined

More looks like this

A tan wool overshirt over a white tee with grey trousers, for days a jacket would be too much.

A camel trench over a black knit and trousers, for an evening that should read expensive.

A charcoal turtleneck and grey trousers for a dinner date.

A black turtleneck and trousers under a charcoal overcoat, for days that stay composed.

A navy peacoat over a grey knit with grey trousers, for smart-casual days that run outdoors.

A pale blue seersucker shirt with navy shorts and loafers for sticky heat.

A grey checked blazer over a white tee with charcoal trousers, for a shortcut to smart casual.

A navy blazer over a navy knit polo with stone chinos, for smart-casual days the weather can't dent.

A cream knit and corduroy trousers under a shearling-collar jacket, for days without tailoring.

An olive waxed jacket over a grey knit and charcoal trousers, for smart-casual days spent outside.

A black knit with black trousers and black chelsea boots for a cool evening.

A cream camp-collar shirt with olive linen trousers, for smart-casual days when the air is dry.