A week of outfits

Seven days, seven outfits.

One ready-to-copy outfit per day of the week — what each piece is, where to source it, and why it works for the day's occasion. Jump straight to today, or scroll through the week.

By Naresh Basude · Founder, Dressing School

Monday

The Monday reset.

Smart casual · office return

Navy polo — well-fitted, breathable knit. ₹1,200–1,800.
Stone chinos — tapered, ankle-grazing. ₹1,500–2,500.
White leather sneakers — clean toe, no logos. ₹2,000–4,500.
Steel-band watch — 38–40mm dial.

Why it works: navy is calmer than black on a Monday morning. Polo signals "back to work" without the formality of a shirt.

Tuesday

Stripes, done right.

Smart casual · meeting day

Bengal-stripe shirt — slim collar, untucked length.
Navy chinos — same cut as Monday, different colour.
Brown penny loafers — leather, broken-in.
Brown canvas belt — match to the loafers, not exactly.

Why it works: vertical stripes lengthen the torso, brown grounds the cool palette, loafers say "polished" without dress shoes.

Wednesday

Mid-week, linen.

Smart casual · warm-weather

Olive linen shirt — half-tucked, sleeves rolled to mid-forearm.
Cream trousers — pleated, no belt.
Espadrilles or soft suede loafers.
Thin gold chain — 18–22 inches.

Why it works: linen lets you stay sharp in 35 °C heat. Olive + cream is forgiving on every Indian skin tone.

Thursday

Client-meeting, no tie.

Formal · soft tailoring

Navy unstructured blazer — cotton/wool, patch pockets.
White shirt — spread collar, no monogram.
Charcoal trousers — same weight as the blazer.
Brown derbies — polished, not shiny.

Why it works: blazer over white shirt reads "competent" in any city. Skipping the tie keeps it modern and breathable.

Friday

Friday off-duty.

Weekend lead-in · relaxed

Heavyweight black tee — 220 gsm or higher, holds shape.
Stone joggers — drawstring, tapered ankle.
Clean white sneakers — same pair from Monday, cleaned.
Canvas tote or backpack — for the laptop.

Why it works: monochrome neutrals look intentional, not lazy. The same sneakers anchor the week visually.

Saturday

Saturday night out.

Weekend · evening

Mid-wash denim shirt — sleeves rolled, top button open.
Slim black jeans — no fade, no rips.
Black Chelsea boots — leather, side gusset.
Silver chain or signet ring — pick one, not both.

Why it works: denim-on-denim only works if the washes are clearly different. The black bottom anchors the look at night.

Sunday

Sunday, festive.

Festive · home / temple

Ivory cotton kurta — knee-length, side slits.
Churidar pyjama — slim through the calf.
Tan jutti — leather, no embroidery for daytime.
Pocket square or silk scarf — only if you're going somewhere.

Why it works: ivory photographs well in every kind of light. Cotton breathes through a long lunch.

The navy polo, the striped shirt, the navy blazer, the charcoal trousers and the white sneakers above all sit in the 15-piece capsule wardrobe.

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Outfit breakdowns

Every outfit, piece by piece.

Each outfit on the site gets its own page — the exact shades, what to pair, and where to buy each piece.

All outfits

All outfit breakdowns

Every look on the site, with the pieces named and sourced.

Office wear

Shirt-and-trouser combinations that hold up in an Indian office.

Casual wear

Weekend and off-duty looks, broken down the same way.

College wear

A seven-piece rotation that covers a whole semester.

Outfit ideas go up on Instagram first.

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