This is Campus Fashion, your source of inspiration for seasonal trends, cool finds, and wardrobe basics to keep you looking stylish throughout the year.
When it comes to men’s fashion, this year is all about dressing well. Trends are showing that men are preferring a more elegant style of clothing that is both empowering and appealing. The Cascade looked at five of the top styles men are wearing today that represent this trend.
Half zips
A half zip sweater is a great layering piece that can be worn in both casual and formal settings. For a casual look, a navy blue merino wool half zip pairs well with a white cotton crew neck shirt, straight fit jeans, a white vest, and white running shoes. For a more formal occasion, pair the same merino half zip sweater with cream suit, brown leather Oxford shoes and a charcoal grey wool coat.
Three-button suits
The three-button suit is one of the emerging fashion styles of 2026. Wearing suits for business presentations and important meetings help establish a level of respectability, empowerment and confidence to the wearer because of its professional appearance. A classic charcoal grey suit goes well with a white button down shirt, and dark brown leather shoes for a day in the office. For a more casual setting, pair a camel cashmere, three-button blazer, a black turtleneck, dark wash denim jeans, and black dress shoes.
Loafers are both comfortable and dressy, transforming even the most basic of outfits into a sophisticated look. A pair of brown leather loafers adds refinement to a plain white button-down shirt and blue jeans are perfect for running around town doing errands. For an evening out, add a pair of black loafers with black dress pants, a cream v-neck sweater, and a cream wool peacoat.
White button-down shirts look great on their own and is a great layering piece under suits, sweaters and jackets. For a spring casual look, wear a white button down shirt with khaki chinos and white tennis shoes. For cooler weather, a white button down shirt looks good under a navy v-neck cashmere sweater, grey wool chino dress pants, black dress shoes, light grey merino wool scarf, and dark brown gloves.
A stylish way to keep warm this winter, car coats are tailored, yet versatile investment pieces that you can wear year after year. Wear a black leather car coat with indigo jeans, a camel merino wool turtleneck, sunglasses, and black boots. For a more formal occasion, wear a white button down shirt, a beige blazer, a navy wool car coat, a khaki plaid scarf, and black dress boots.
There you have it, a compilation of five great ways to dress to impress as you move your way up to the top in your academics this semester.
Rachel is working towards a BA with a concentration in English and Theatre. She has been employed at The Cascade since Fall 2021 as a Staff Writer and a Jr. News Editor. Currently, she is the sectional News Editor and enjoys meeting and interviewing people as well as taking long walks in nature. Rachel also likes to stay up to date on the latest trends and informs students through her fashion column entitled Campus Fashion.