When you do not go home to change

Short answer: If you go straight from work to an evening out, your clothes need to handle both. Changing your base layer and swapping the outer layer solves it in five minutes.

The base layer carries the day

The innermost layer has absorbed moisture all day, and a clean one removes both odour and that tired feeling in your clothes. This change makes the biggest difference to how you feel for the rest of the evening. Always keep one of our bamboo undershirts for men in your bag.

The outer layer changes the look

A different outer layer makes the same trousers read completely differently. You do not need to change trousers to look like you have got ready for the evening. Switch to something a little smarter, such as a bamboo sweatshirt for men, and leave the work top in your bag.

Your feet deserve a change

A fresh pair of socks after eight hours on your feet is noticeable immediately, and it takes ten seconds. Your feet have worked all day, and a dry pair gives the evening a fresh start. Always carry a spare pair of bamboo socks in your bag. They take up almost no space.

Choose clothes for both in the morning

The easiest approach is to choose clothes in the morning that work both at work and in the evening. Calm colours and simple cuts suit most situations. Then the evening change is only about base layer and socks, and perhaps the outer layer. The more your daytime outfit handles both, the less you need to carry.

Pack the bag properly

A change takes up little room if you pack it well. Roll the base layer and socks together and put them in a small pouch at the top of your bag. The outer layer can be folded flat at the bottom. Everything is then in one place, ready to take to the washroom.

Where to change

A washroom at work is usually the easiest place. Do it just before you leave, so you walk out the door feeling fresh. A changing room is even better if you have one. What matters is that you do not have to search for anything once you are there.

The worn clothes

Put the base layer and socks you wore all day in a separate pouch so the odour does not spread to the rest of your bag. When you get home, take them out straight away and wash them or hang them to dry. The work top can often just be aired and worn again.

Make it a habit

If you often go straight on from work, it pays to keep a regular change in your bag. Replace it as soon as you have used it so it is always ready. It takes a little planning at first, but after that you will not have to think about it.

Frequently asked questions

What should you carry in your bag

A base layer, a pair of socks and a smarter outer layer. Roll the base layer and socks into a small pouch so they stay clean and easy to find.

How long does the change take

Five minutes in a washroom if the clothes are ready. The socks alone take ten seconds, and the outer layer takes half a minute.

Can you skip the change

Yes, if your clothes were chosen for both from the morning. A fresh pair of socks and a clean base layer still make a noticeable difference after a long day.