Ask an expert is our weekly column dedicated to helping readers overcome problems at work and get ahead in their careers. This week, Melbourne menswear designer Christian Kimber helps an office worker find a more relaxed uniform than a suit.

The problem: Hi, I work for a large Australian corporate. Most of my fellow male colleagues wear button-down shirts with blue or khaki chinos and RM Williams boots. Others wear suits. I don’t really feel comfortable in either outfit but wearing t-shirts, jeans and sneakers feels like it would be off the cards in my current workplace. So what’s a good alternative? I reckon I could just about get away with “smart sneakers”.