We all love to do it: Dash out of the office on Friday afternoon as soon as the boss is out of sight and hit the weekend face-on with enthusiasm. But leaving your professional obligations at the office doesn’t mean you should neglect your appearance come the weekend. Your Friday-Sunday attire can be just as refined as your work week get-up. 

Denim: A weekend staple, denim jeans and denim jackets are a must and can add a distinctly casual edge to any outfit. Top cool tan or brown corduroy pants with a simple white T-shirt and a worn denim jacket for an instant increase in style. Just make sure you don’t go all denim top-to-bottom - instead, keep to one denim piece per outfit. 

Tweed: A tweed suit jacket may seem to dressy for the weekend but nothing has a more refined “Hamptons” feel than this gentleman’s favourite, elbow patches and all. Keep it relaxed by pairing it with clean or slightly distressed denim, a simple polo shirt and heavy-soled shoes. 

The right sweater: This is all about weight of the yarn and stylish weekend dressing goes to each of the extremes with this closet essential. For spring and summer looks, lightweight sweaters are a must in both crew and v-necks and don’t be afraid to layer them over almost anything. For fall and winter, let the rugged textures of thick wool knits add interest to your look. And for any season, top it off with a scarf, worn loosely tied for an extra-casual effect. This season, invest in a great scarf and a classic pair of shades and you absolutely can’t go wrong with your accessories. 

Layering: The key to great casual dressing is often all in the layering. Load up on lightweight t-shirts and long-sleeve knit tops for a multitude of options you can have fun with. Layering also offers you the flexibility to adapt your outfit to the weather conditions, making sure you stay toasty by that campfire and cool during that mountain hike.