business casual

Business Casual AttireBy : Crysten Curry

Chad LarsenKate LawrenceCole Roberts

Business Casual Defined by Business Insider

“Appropriate business casual dress typically includes slacks or khakis, dress shirt or blouse, open-collar or polo shirt, optional tie or seasonal sport coat, a dress or skirt at knee-length or below, a tailored blazer, knit shirt or sweater, and loafers or dress shoes that cover all or most of the foot.” - Jacquelyn Smith

http://www.businessinsider.com/what-business-casual-really-means-2014-8

Business Casual Attire for Women

Mix between professional and week-day casual

More stylish and less conservative than typical business attire

Includes more color, pattern, and fabric options

Outfit can be accessorized with a modest necklace, earrings, or watch

“If you would wear it to a club, you shouldn’t wear it to work. Just because a top is “dressy” doesn’t mean it’s office-friendly. Modesty is key.” - LaurenConrad.com

Business Casual Attire for Men

More “loosened up” than typical professional attire

Fitted button-down, collar unbuttoned

Tie or blazer are optional

“The key to business casual is having a pant that is a different color than your blazer—whether it is a pair of slacks, khakis or even jeans.”- Gentlemansbox.com

Shoes can be a casual leather loafer or any neutral dress shoe

Shoes and Accessories

DON’T OVER ACCESSORIZE!

Accessories may become a distraction...limit to 2-3

Business casual leaves more room for creativity and fun! Use this opportunity to explore different colors, patterns, and styles

Necklaces, watches, earrings, and rings are all great options

Shoes and Accessories

Shoes and Accessories

Where to find?

ReferencesConrad, L. (2011, September 28). Dress Coding: Business Casual. Retrieved from http://laurenconrad.com/blog/2011/09/dress-coding-business-casual/

Haji, J. (2015, April 27). Men's Business Casual. Retrieved from https://gentlemansbox.com/mens-business-casual/

Smith, J. (2014, August 19). Here’s what ‘Business Casual’ really means. Retrieved from http://www.businessinsider.com/what-business-casual-really-means-2014-8

Sabath, A. M. (2000) Beyond business casual: What to wear to work if you want to get ahead. Retrieved from http://www.ouwerkerkbv.eu/download-pdf-beyond-business-casual-book-by-iuniverse.pdf