What a Management Consultant Loves Wearing
By Mesh Toraskar published 14/02/2025
Here at Whering, we want to show what people are actually wearing. We've caught up with Mesh Torskar, a Management Consultant based in London, about what he enjoys wearing at the moment.
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Can you describe your style in three words?
(Carefully) curated, classic, minimalist
What kind of pieces and styles are you drawn to?
I naturally gravitate toward worn-in clothes. I haven’t bought anything new off the rack in over a year, which says a lot about the ‘careful’ aspect of my personal style. Every piece I add to my wardrobe is considered—how it fits, how it complements what I already own, and how it will evolve over time. I am very aware of the limitations this brings, at this stage in my style journey, that deliberation feels right. However, I soon aspire to evolve beyond this rule, not by abandoning it entirely, but by expanding my wardrobe with intention, arrive at that statement piece with more certainty in my fashion identity.
What items have you been enjoying wearing recently?
Black Faded Jeans
These are what I call my ‘automatic trousers’—so integrated into my wardrobe that my usual trick of starting an outfit with my trousers doesn’t even work anymore. The perfect fade and straight cut make them a staple, but what I love most is that their fade is authentic, shaped by time and my (and the previous owner’s) use, not artificial distressing.
Leather Zip-Up Chelsea Boots
Boots are my footwear of choice, no matter the season. A taller silhouette with subtle hardware of the zip adds a refined edge to my outfits and harkens back to the idea of revealing details in motion. There’s something special about that.
Jackets as Mid-Layers
Not a specific item, but a styling choice I love—layering a jacket as a mid-layer or even wearing one as a shirt.
Long Navy Wool Overcoat
This is my most prized thrift find: a vintage St. Michael’s (vintage M&S) overcoat, 90% wool, 10% cashmere, made in Italy. The way it drapes, the way it moves with me—it’s impeccable. It has become my winter uniform, and I look forward to cherishing it for years to come.
Silver-Tip Western Belt
Another piece to expand on the idea of discovery in movement. The way it hangs at my waist adds just the right amount of character to any outfit. A simple yet striking detail that catches the eye of any observant person and invites questions and sometimes compliments.
As a Management Consultant, how you embrace your style in the workplace?
This is how I like to elevate ‘formal office wear’—a denim shirt paired with slightly wider-cut trousers, my silver-tip belt, and a suede jacket just about breaks the notion of how corporate office wear doesn’t have to be boring.
These items all have an element that speaks to my personal style - it’s all about elevating the simple classic items and taking inspiration from the norm-core minimalist vintage style of old hollywood / films. There’s at least one detail that’s makes them stand out, something that’s not so readily available in today’s fast fashion menswear.
As it's Valentine's Day, can you share what you'd wear on a first date?
I’m an observant person by nature. I don’t just notice details, I remember them. First dates, to me, are all about discovery, and recently when I was talking to someone who seemed just as observant as I am, I wanted my outfit on our first date to reflect that same philosophy.
I believe in discovery through motion—outfits that reveal as you move. Before I talk about my chosen outfit, I’d like to provide some context with a story. One of my earliest and most fundamental style revelations came from a moment in a grocery store. A woman reached for a jar of olives on the top shelf, and as she stretched, the sleeves of her overcoat shifted, revealing a pair of immaculate, elbow-length leather opera gloves. That detail wasn’t immediately visible, which could have been possible had she tucked her coat sleeves in the gloves (a styling ‘hack’ I’ve seen floating around on TikTok) but when revealed in motion, it became so much more impactful. It was a quiet, deliberate styling choice—one that I’ve carried with me ever since.
I believe in discovery through motion—outfits that reveal as you move.
Boots
A pair of Chelsea boots—but not just any Chelsea boots. These have a long side zip, a touch that only becomes visible when I sit and my jeans ride up slightly. It’s a small, unexpected moment of discovery, and one I hoped my date would catch.
Belt
A women’s H&M belt I bought four years ago. It has a silver tip that often hangs undone, adding a bit of character—something more dynamic than a standard belt.
Watch
Black leather with silver accents, tying together the outfit with cohesion and subtlety.
Coat
A vintage wool coat that falls below my knees—longer than the conventional men’s outerwear you’d find in most fast fashion stores.
This outfit is a reflection of my personal style—elevated, thoughtful basics with an emphasis on details that reveal themselves with time and motion. Just as a first date is an opportunity to learn about someone—not just through their stories but through the little things they bring with them, this outfit felt like a way to communicate without saying a word. And to me, that makes it the perfect first-date outfit.
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