CASUAL

Casual is a style of everyday, relaxed clothing that puts comfort and practicality first without sacrificing a tidy appearance. It is jeans, T-shirts, knitwear, sweaters, comfortable shoes, untucked shirts — pieces in which a person feels free every day. Casual was born of the democratisation of 20th-century fashion, when strict dress codes gave way to comfort. The key to successful casual is balance: relaxed but not careless, simple but tidy. Variants — smart casual (combining the relaxed with elements of the classic) — allow this style to be worn even in a semi-formal context. Casual is the most widespread style of the modern wardrobe, because it matches the rhythm and freedom of contemporary life.