Mens Style Advice - Commuter Fashion For Men

Unless you're one of the lucky few who own a car and work someplace near enough to drive, a commute is probably part of your daily routine. And that's one of the biggest road blocks to your doing a stylish arrival at the office; jostling, elbowing crowds do not a pristine look make. There is, however, some strategy to dressing that will help you deal with the angry mob yet still look great when you log in your time card.

Turn the Volume Down
Space, or lack thereof, is easily the biggest issue when you commute. Trains and buses weren't designed to give you a lot of personal space, so you shouldn't expect it when you commute regularly. So when you're dressing up for a regular work day, skip over those pieces which take up space because you'll be getting precious little of it.

Aim for a more streamlined silhouette when dressing for a morning commute. That kind of aesthetic also means that your clothes will be sticking closer to your body and thus farther away from the people next to you. And because there's less volume in your outfit, there's also less that can get pressed and squashed during rush hour.

You'll most likely notice this during fall and winter, when everybody dons a parka or coat over their usual office attire. As tempting as it is to get a luxe trench coat that billows out or a plush greatcoat, you'll want to wear something more restrained. Pea coats and car coats are good alternatives that should give you warmth without giving you bulk.

Wear Comfy Clothes
Skinny pants and pointy shoes, while most definitely fashionable for men, are hardly the most practical items to wear to your commute. They tend to make it hard for you to move about, a big problem since commuting is all about moving about. Until you get car service to and from the office, you have to rethink how you dress.

Fit is considered an important element in men's fashion, but it's an even more crucial consideration if you're a regular commuter. Clothes that are too tight will make moving around (and, consequently, commuting as a whole) difficult, while items that are too loose tend to get snagged on countless surfaces you pass.

Durable shoes you can run in are a cornerstone of the commuter's closet; wear trainers if you have to and then swap them for a more formal pair at the office. Loafers are also a good alternative, particularly for dress-code sensitive workplaces. Pants that give your legs room to move are also important. Unless you can afford to stroll the entire way or there are no queues involved in your route, more comfortable clothing is a must.

Bring a Bag
Stuffing all your office needs is already difficult enough when you're at work, and is an extreme discomfort when you're commuting. You'll be much better off bringing along a bag that will keep your stuff stylishly, all in one place.

Messenger bags are the norm among the commuting crowd, but you don't necessarily have to take that route. Totes and carryalls can have equally great capacities without giving up any style points for you. Just make sure to watch out for it on the train.

When you're dressing up to go out and commute, it's not just about good fashion; you have to know about smart fashion to boot. Men used to dress primarily for function, so you might want to bring back that particular philosophy for your everyday train-riding look.