Why You Should Turn to Tradies for Style Advice

Straight leg chinos made from heavy-duty fabrics like cotton drill, plus heritage denim in the same cut will be the foundations to your labourer look. Roll the cuffs if they’re too long or cut them straight off to achieve the desired, worn-in look.

Practicality is key when it comes to shirts so choose relaxed fits that you can wear unbuttoned over basic tees, and sleeves that you can roll up as if you were born ready for business. Like the rest of the uniform, durability is part of the look so choose fabrics like hard-wearing cotton twill and flannelette lumberjack prints.

If you were actually on the job your only outerwear choice would be neon with reflective strips, but you’re not so think of these as your more elevated options. Stick to jackets with a shapeless structure that you can wear over a grey hoodie (another uniform staple). Plus, the more cargo pockets your jacket has, the better.

For authentic tradesman style, nothing beats the ruggedly handsome design of Blundstone boots, but if you’re after something on the lighter side then classic canvas trainers will do.

Save the tool box for real tradies and carry your gear in a canvas backpack or tote. A black beanie is optional but preferred over dad cap varieties.