If you’ve ever worked in a start-up, you might be familiar with that one guy who wears running shoes, high-water jeans and a Hawaiian shirt to work. Here’s a pointer. Don’t be him!

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At indiTailored we advise you to always look ridiculously good—wherever you work—and we’ve got a few ways to help you get there.

To start off, you should always look put-together. We’re not saying you have to wear a suit, but even at a start-up (one of the most laid-back working environments), everyone appreciates a tailored shirt with a pair of crisp trousers. It’s a simple look, but a winning one.

The key here is ensuring that your put-together outfit doesn’t end up looking boring, old, or cliche.

If you’re wondering how, we recommend experimenting with different collars, cuffs, and details. These little things keep the outfit looking professional and fresh, in addition to showing off your impeccable style and taste.

Case and point: Take the wide spread collar we recently wrote about. The wide spread collar on a slimmer shirt makes for a great Euro look—a far cry from what your father used to wear (thank god!), but still appropriate for the office setting.

And perhaps most importantly, don’t forget to play around with color! The black suit/white dress shirt/black tie will always make you look sharp, but color gets you noticed. Integrate salmon stripes or blue pin dots, find ties that complement your tailored shirts and trousers, and you’ll be well on your way to best dress in your office superlatives.

Don’t know where to start? Here’s an idea—click this link and start building your custom dress shirt!