A crisp, white button-down paired with a shawl collar cardigan is an ideal combination.

January 23, 2026

Your 9 to 5, Simplified: Bundles Perfect for the Office

From shirts and trousers to sweaters and polos, these workday foundations make getting dressed the easiest part of your morning.

For most guys, waking up early and figuring out what to wear often feels less like a decision and more like a chore. Between getting the kids ready for school, packing lunches, and waiting on that final drip of coffee to do its thing, mornings are already chaotic enough.

Sure, you’ve probably got a solid lineup of neckties and white dress shirts, but somehow the mental gymnastics begin when it’s time to decide which pants go with which sweater — and why this feels harder before 8 a.m. is anyone’s guess. While we’re proud to be necktie purveyors, we’re also in the business of making getting dressed as painless as possible. That’s why we created bundles designed to make your 9 to 5 a whole lot more seamless.

From dress shirts and tailored trousers to cardigans and sweater polos, we’ve put together four bundles that serve as the foundation of your workday wardrobe — without forcing you to open a new credit card or make questionable financial decisions before breakfast. Here’s how we’re making office dressing just a little bit easier.

Classic, Not Corporate: The Merino Heritage Shawl Sweater and Dress Shirt Set

A crisp white dress shirt is the backbone of any professional-looking outfit. Ours is non-iron, which means it’s easy to throw on, easy to pack, and doesn’t punish you for owning a suitcase. The length runs a touch longer, so it actually stays tucked in — no mid-meeting shirt adjustments required.

Our Graphite Shawl Cardigan and Button-Down Bundle is a real wardrobe staple.

We’ve paired it with our 100% Merino wool shawl-collar cardigan, which works just as well on its own as it does with a necktie. It’s also an ideal layering piece under a topcoat for that daily commute moment — when you’re leaving the office, but still very much in work mode.

An Anti-Boardroom Palette: The Merino Heritage Shawl Set in Nutmeg

A strong piece of knitwear can anchor any cold-weather outfit, especially when paired with well-tailored dress pants. But if this combo already feels like muscle memory, it might be time to reassess your Pantones.

Instead of the usual run-of-the-mill grey sweater with black or grey trousers, consider something still neutral but a touch warmer — think nutmeg or espresso brown. The pairing works just as well with a crisp white dress shirt, or even a pale blue one, and instantly feels more considered. And while it’s hard to quit grey cold turkey, a grey topcoat isn’t the only answer. Try navy instead — it delivers the same versatility with far less ultra-corporate energy.

Our Brown Linen Pant and Nutmeg Cardigan Bundle features a timeless monochromatic tone.

The Easy Suit Upgrade: LaSalle Merino Sweater and Pant Set

Merino wool is usually typecast as a sweater, sock, or base-layer material. But if your Monday-through-Friday sportcoat rotation is feeling stuck in a loop of black and navy worsted wool, consider this its well-deserved substitute. We’ve turned merino into a sweater blazer that’s more relaxed, and just as cozy as your favorite cardigan.

The Knit Blazer and Wool Pant Bundle can be used as the basis for a formal ensemble.

Ours is made from 100% merino wool and pairs excellently with 100% wool dress pants for optimal wintertime warmth. Wear it with a long-sleeve tee, a polo, or a rollneck — dealer’s choice. However you style it, it keeps you comfortable in a chilly office and is easy enough to pack for a weekend getaway.

A Smarter Way to Wear Color: The Merino Ivy Pine Polo and Pant Set

A long-sleeve polo is a wildly underrated closet stalwart — especially one with a full placket. It has the structure of a polo, but the versatility of a lightweight cardigan. This forest-green version is 100% merino wool and pairs well with just about everything: dress pants, jeans, chinos — you name it.

Got a chalk-striped suit and no clue how to have fun with it? This green polo sweater will solve your dilemma. First, it breaks up the monotony of the same old suit-and-tie routine. Second, that rich green pops perfectly against the chalk-stripe, giving the whole look some personality without turning it into a costume.

Our Merino Ivy Pine Polo paired with pinstripe wool dress pants is enough for the boardroom or a night out.

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