M.R.K.T. bags use socially conscious vegan-friendly materials that feel expensive to the touch without the shocking price point. All of their bags are priced well below $200 and have thoughtful and functional designs to cater to your everyday needs. Both the Carter and Frank have two pockets that accommodate both 15-inch laptops and tablet. The textures feel great and durable while providing enough protective padding for your precious electronics. The simple and clean design leaves you with just enough pockets for your functional needs without overdoing it.

I’ve been personally using the Frank Briefcase for about two months now and it still looks new. What I like most about this bag aside from how fashionable it looks is the durability and comfort of using it on a day-to-day basis. The handle on the Frank is strong and soft enough that I never really needed to clip on the shoulder strap. Most importantly, I’ve spilled water on the bag and my laptop did not get wet. With just from one week of daily use, I can tell that there is a purpose to every bit of design. Nothing irks me most than a bag that looks great but is far from comfortable or practical. This is one bag I wish I had started using a long time ago. The coolest part about the Frank briefcase has got to be the removable laptop sleeve.

Be sure to check out their website for a wide variety of bags and colors to choose from. http://www.mrktstore.com/

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RibbedTee is the latest to throw their hat into the ring with their heathered V-neck. To be honest, I was quite skeptical of their pitch. How, I ask myself, can any plain white tee be THAT different from a $3 Hanes classic? And price means a lot to me because 1) I’m “grew up in the midwest where a dollar goes a long way” cheap, and 2) I have a propensity to aggressively stain my clothes the first time I wear them. I don’t have a big closet because I’m fancy, I have a big closet because it is full of doubles and triples to protect myself.

How does RibbedTee answer this? Well they obviously can’t make me any less clumsy, but their shirts certainly don’t feel or drape like a Hanes. By that I mean, I might just be a convert. These cotton layers of goodness wear like nothing and perfect for a sweltering summer day. Thin and heathered to the point of near see-throughness, the RibbedTee is more flowy and long than your father’s Sears-bought grubby and tight undershirt. The V-neck is wide and aggressive, perfect for differentiating your look, as well as further keeping you cool.

They got me. Those bastards changed my cheap mind and have me converted to the upscale tee. If you’re willing to risk conversion yourself, you should check out a 3 pack for yourself. Pray for me, my closet may never be the same.

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When I think business casual, I immediately think button downs and chinos, colloquially known as khakis. This will be your baseline. I recommend checking out my OCBD write up if you’re having trouble starting with button downs.

Docker’s Alpha Chinos will universally be the best bet for business casual. Tapered with a little room in the thighs will keep you comfortable through those long days. These are hard to find in stores, so if you don’t feel comfortable, search for chinos with a taper in your local department store. You can find chinos in most retailers, so don’t be afraid to try some on and see which ones fit the best.

Absolutely no flashy colors. Those bright orange chinos you bought because they’re your fraternity’s colors have no place in a professional setting. Same goes for button downs. Any piece of clothing with a saturated color write off your business casual wardrobe. Solid pastels are a great start for button downs, but if you get bored, subtle patterned shirts like gingham or plaid provide a variety of options. Earth toned chinos like khaki, brown, navy, and olive are great starting points.

In the winter or if your office is notoriously cold, sweaters and cardigans can be a great way to break the monotony. When sticking to earth tones and solid or patterned button downs, your options are pretty big when picking out any knitwear. The only “don’t” is argyle. This played out pattern often thought as “classy” is reserved for an older generation.

Again, I can’t reiterate this enough: solid colors and earth tones are the real backbone of your business casual wardrobe. Once you get a sense of your office attire and gain some seniority in the company is when you can begin to experiment with what you wear. Above all, don’t over-think it and you’ll be on your way to success.

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