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How To Execute Business Travel Style For The Modern Day Gentleman

If your career sees you globetrotting around the world, your travel sartorial choices need to be both smart and functional. Here, discover five ways to execute business travel style with little effort…

Maintaining a pristine and formal aesthetic whilst travelling the world on business is a skill most gentlemen develop over years of trial and error. When your day takes you from the aeroplane to the board room and then out for dinner, choosing an ensemble that adapts and fits seamlessly into all these contexts can be tricky. Looking polished after a ten-hour overnight flight is no mean feat but there are choices you can take to make the whole process much simpler…

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The Piazzale wheeled case in Chestnut Tan.
1. Opt For A Mohair-Blend Suit

If you’re flying business class and heading straight to a meeting after you touchdown on the tarmac, it is most practical and time-efficient to wear a suit – it isn’t gentlemanly to change in the airport toilets. A wool-mohair blend suit is the best option when it comes to choosing a travel suit. The unique twist of the yarn prevents creasing, meaning you don’t need to worry about crumpling after a long flight. You can take your jacket off and fold carefully with the knowledge that it won’t look like a sartorial dog’s dinner when you land. Choosing a dark colour, such as navy, is also a smart way to eliminate the appearance of creasing. In short, choose all-natural wool fabrics. Synthetic is not your friend in this situation.

business travel style
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business travel style
Credit: paulsmith.com
2. Invest In A Durable Suit Carrier

Staying crease-free during your business trips is the key to looking polished at all times. If you shove your garments into a holdall without any care or attention, you face a hefty ironing session in your hotel room at the other end of your journey. Investing in a durable leather suit carrier allows you to keep all your shirts, suits and trousers hung during travelling, keeping them in pristine condition to hang straight in your wardrobe. It also features a large external pocket at the front for all your other garments and accessories. A mobile mini-wardrobe at your fingertips, a suit carrier is undoubtedly a more sophisticated choice than rummaging through a holdall for that forest green tie you thought you’d packed.

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The Flero S Holdall in Chocolate Brown.
3. Choose A Soft Sole Brogue

If you’ve got a 6am flight and a 10am meeting in a different country, chances are you’ll find yourself moving at a faster pace than when you saunter for your local paper on a Sunday morning. A gentleman’s choice of footwear says a lot about their stance on style in general. Get your shoes wrong and your whole business ensemble becomes somewhat redundant. Walking around new cities and through airports can cause physical major strain. In this circumstance, comfort is equally important as style. Opt for a leather Oxford or Derby shoe with a rubber sole so that your feet are well-cushioned during work ventures.

business travel style
Credit: mrporter.com
business travel style
Credit: mrporter.com
4. Take Crisp White Cotton Pieces

When you only have a limited amount of clothes to hand when you’re away from home, it’s crucial that you choose neutral basics that will complement everything you pair them with. Cotton is the best fabric to wear whilst traveling – it’s breathable, it’s comfortable and it’s natural. You should not leave for a business trip without a 100% cotton formal shirt and crew neck tee shirt. If your flight is long haul, switch into the tee shirt for maximum comfort whilst you fly – just make sure that you carry a hanger with you to keep your shirt in impeccable condition when you’re in the sky. Stick to white and it is impossible to go wrong – no brain cells necessary.

business travel style
Credit: mrporter.com
business travel style
Credit: mrporter.com
business travel style
The Gassano M in Chocolate Brown.
business travel style
The Gassano M in Chocolate Brown.
5. Pick A Neutral-Toned Trench Coat

A traditional trench coat has been a gentleman’s classic for centuries. Entirely timeless and functional, it will perform in both rain and shine. Its unique charm lies in its ability to adapt to both day and evening occasions. Its practical aesthetic makes it ideal for walking around in on a lunch time and its longer length means it appears formal enough to wear during late-night drinks at a bar. A well-tailored trench coat creates a powerful shape on the body – ideal for businessmen seeking to impress. For that extra boost of confidence before an important meeting, pop the collar up – trust us, it works.

business travel style
Credit: mrporter.com
business travel style
Credit: mrporter.com

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