Men across the country would love to be more stylish but admit they are stuck in a rut when it comes to clothing, according to research.
A poll of 1,000 men who work in an office found 52 per cent repeat outfits each week, and have an average of five different looks on rotation.
And 21 per cent even wear the same shirt three times a week, while one in 10 choose the same jumper to wear as often as four days a week.
But those polled only wear an average of 41 per cent of their entire wardrobe.
Researchers found four in 10 men don’t feel good in their current clothes.
And 29 per cent believe a style overhaul would make them feel more confident, as 40 per cent feel more self-assured when they are wearing their favourite item of clothing.
Just over half (53 per cent) have noticed male workwear trends shift in recent years, from a plain suit and tie to more stylish outfits that can be worn for multiple occasions.
So when shopping for new clothes, 48 per cent look for items that can be worn for various events and can see them through from day to night.
The best simple situation
This comes as 28 per cent admit they struggle to dress appropriately for different occasions and a third need just two or three ‘go-to’ shirts in their wardrobe.
And 23 per cent look for airy and comfortable fits in their clothing while 22 per cent want pieces that are easy to look after.
The survey was commissioned by clothing company Charles Tyrwhitt, whose spokesperson said: “In the past, men could rely on a simple shirt and tie uniform for most of life’s occasions.
“However, today there are new style territories from the ‘smart’ business meeting, to a 'regular' day in the office to ‘working from home’.
“So it’s no wonder men feel stuck in a rut in their current wardrobe - new codes of dressing create new challenges.
“We’re striving to provide a simple solution to the problem of ‘what to wear’ for the man who wants to look the part but doesn’t always know where to begin."
Get the 'staple basics'
The research, carried out via OnePoll, also found 51 per cent of men who work in an office like feeling smart at work.
Of those, 41 per cent feel they are taken more seriously when they are wearing an outfit that has been well executed, while 47 per cent feel more productive.
And 45 per cent like using their personal style as a way to express themselves.
Smart trousers, a t-shirt and a simple shirt are the top three pieces of clothing that office working men feel most ‘put together’ in.
Furthermore, 38 per cent own a ‘lucky shirt’ to wear to occasions such as a job interview, meeting a partner’s family for the first time and a big pitch at work.
The spokesperson for Charles Tyrwhitt added: “Feeling smart at work can really differentiate work life and home life, so it’s no wonder men like to dress differently when they in their workplace.
“You can’t go wrong with having a collection of staple basics in your wardrobe to mix up depending on the occasion.
"Having smart trousers and simple shirts are a perfect place to start.”
