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How To Dress For Work:

The Barkers Approach

From corner offices to kitchen benches, the modern workplace has changed - and so has the way we dress for it. For some, it’s early starts, big meetings, and a calendar that barely leaves room to breathe. For others, it’s a mix of home, office, and everything in between. Different settings, same expectation: wherever you’re logging in from, how you show up still matters.

What you wear sets the tone for the day. It’s a signal that you’ve thought about the room, the role, and the hours ahead. At Barkers, we’ve got you covered sharp tailoring when it calls for it, smart casual staples that pull their weight, and versatile layers that take you from desk to dinner without a second thought. The right wardrobe makes getting dressed simple, so you can move through the day confident and in control.

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Tailored to win

For boardrooms, presentations, and
high-stakes meetings - tailored suits,
structured blazers, and crisp shirts do
the work for you. A sharp suit isn’t about
showing off - it’s about showing you
mean business. Take the guesswork out
of dressing so you can focus on what
really matters: the outcomes.

THE ESSENTIALS

Tailored suits in versatile tones
• Premium cotton business shirts
Silk ties and textured pocket squares
• Polished leather dress shoes
• Structured wool or cotton blazers

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The New Standard

Smart casual has become the go-to for
a lot of workplaces in recent years -
striking the balance between polished
and practical. Think tailored chinos,
knit polos, relaxed blazers, and crisp
shirts built to carry you from the office
to whatever comes next

THE ESSENTIALS

Tailored chinos in neutral colour options
Knit polos and elevated tees
Casual blazers and lightweight jackets
Layering pieces that transition through seasons
Leather sneakers or Blundstone #1900's to finish the look


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MAKE YOUR OWN RULES

In start-ups and creative industries,
freedom comes with responsibility.
Your wardrobe should be effortless
but deliberate - dark denim, overshirts, textured knits, and boots that are built for everywhere from desk to downtime.

THE ESSENTIALS

Dark denim or relaxed trousers
Overshirts and chore jackets
Textured knits and elevated everyday shirts
Boots that handle city and weekend life
Easy layers that can be worn over or under

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ready for anything

Hybrid schedules demand flexibility.
Some days you’re on calls from
home, other days in the office, and
occasionally out for errands or
meetings on the fly. Your wardrobe
should move with you, keeping
you comfortable and composed no
matter where you are.

THE ESSENTIALS

• Lightweight merino layers
• Responsible cotton tees for flexible styling
Stretch trousers or relaxed chino
• Unstructured jackets

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OWN EVERY ROOM

You don’t need a title to lead. Showing up prepared, following through, and setting the standard applies to everyone - in meetings, on projects, or simply in how you carry yourself each day. Dressing with intention is part of that. It reflects focus, professionalism, and the standard you hold for yourself. It also shapes how people respond to you, the energy in a room, and the impression you leave behind. When your wardrobe works with you, you move through the day with purpose - and feel confident doing it.

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THE BARKERS APPROACH

SHOW UP READY

There’s no single way to dress for work, but there is a way to show up like you mean it. From tailored suits to smart casual staples and versatile everyday layers, Barkers has you covered for whatever your day demands. Clothes that move with you, feel effortless, and let you focus on what matters. Wherever your office sits -boardroom, studio, or kitchen table - own the day, own the room, and look like you planned to be there. Dress with purpose. Own the moment. Show up ready

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