This document defines business casual attire and provides guidelines for both men and women. Business casual is a less formal style that is more relaxed than traditional business wear. For women, it can include dresses, skirts, pants, and tops in more colorful fabrics. Accessories should be modest. For men, fitted button-down shirts with the collar unbuttoned and optional ties or blazers are appropriate. Shoes can include casual loafers or dress shoes. The guidelines stress that business casual is less conservative than business professional but still modest and appropriate for the workplace.

1. Business Casual Attire
By : Crysten Curry
Chad Larsen
Kate Lawrence
Cole Roberts

2. 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

3. 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

5. 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

8. 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

9. Shoes and Accessories

10. Shoes and Accessories

11. Where to find?

12. References
Conrad, 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