STREETWEAR VS SMART CASUAL: HOW TO MASTER BOTH LOOKS

Streetwear or smart casual? Why limit yourself to one vibe when you can own both? Streetwear brings the effortless cool, while smart casual keeps you sharp and on point. With JACK&JONES, you don’t have to choose, you can rock either, switch it up, or even mix them for a look that’s totally next-level.

Streetwear: The “I Woke Up Cool” Look

Streetwear is all about comfort with a touch of attitude. It’s oversized, layered, and just the right amount of messy, like you didn’t try, but still looks fire.

How to style it:

Oversized tee + cargo pants + sneakers: Choose a graphic tee, pair it with loose cargo pants, and complete the look with classic sneakers. Add a cap for an extra “Zero-effort, maximum-style” look for a swagger vibe.
Shirt as a layer: Pick a printed or oversized shirt, leave it unbuttoned over your tee, and let it hang loose. Roll up the sleeves for street cred, and you've got the craziest outfit.
Jacket upgrade: A bomber or denim jacket offers instant swagger. For colder nights, layer a hoodie underneath and let the hood pop out.
Accessories: Streetwear style loves extras, so accessorize your look, think caps, cross-body bags, and belts. If it looks like you could skateboard in it, you’re doing it right.

Smart Casual: Chill but Polished

Smart casual is basically the middle ground between “I can’t be bothered” and “I’ve got a board meeting.” It’s neat, sharp, and wearable literally everywhere, from dates to brunch to casual Fridays at work.

How to Style it:

Shirts that mean business (but not too much): A crisp, solid shirt tucked into chinos? That’s “meeting the CEO” levels of safety and stylishness.
Blazers, but make it fun: Wear a tailored blazer over a t-shirt instead of a formal shirt. That’s how you hack smart casual without killing the vibe.
Chinos & tailored trousers: Slim, comfy, and a step up from jeans. Pair with sneakers for a casual touch or loafers when you wanna flex.
Less is more accessories: A sleek watch, leather belt, or minimalist sneakers keep you looking sharp without trying too hard.

Pro tip: Keep your colour palette muted, think navy, beige, black, and white. Add one pop of colour (like pastel or olive green) to keep things fresh.

The Hybrid Hack: Why Not Both?

Here’s the fun part, you don’t have to choose between the two. Mix them up.

Oversized tee + blazer = edgy smart casual.
Crisp shirt + cargos = streetwear gone classy.
Bomber jacket + chinos = somewhere between street & suave.

Final Word

Streetwear says, “I’m here to vibe.”

Smart casual says, “I’ve got plans later.”

You? You’re both.

With JACK&JONES, dressing up is never boring. Oversized tees for the streets, crisp shirts for the table, cargos for the weekend, blazers for when you mean business, why pick one vibe when you can rock them all? Mix, match, and master the art of effortless style, your wardrobe, your rules, your spotlight.