- Smart casual
Smart casual (as distinct from
business casual ) is a loosely defined dress code, casual, yet "smart" enough to conform to the particular standards of certain Western social groups. [ [http://www.oed.com/bbcwordhunt/smart-casual.html "Smart Casual"] Oxford English Dictionary] As "smart casual" is not formally defined, the lines between it and the other casual styles (seeDress code (Western) ) are often blurred. For example, some may use the term smart casual interchangeably withbusiness casual .It has been suggested that smart casual for men consists of dress trousers - some, but not all definitions may allow jeans or chinos [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/618306.stm "What smart casual is not"] BBC] - a long-sleeve
dress shirt [American English usage] (tie optional), leather loafers or dressy slip-ons, dress socks, a belt, and, if appropriate, a sport coat. For women, it consists of slacks, jeans or a skirt (long or short), a blouse or turtleneck, a fashionable belt, a jacket, a vest, or a sweater coordinated to your outfit, hosiery or socks with boots, flats (leather, suede, or fabric) or mid-heel shoes. Women may also wear jewelry, such as earrings that complement their overall outfit, at least. This category demands a pulled-together, harmonious, complete look with colors, fabrics, shoes, and accessories, for both men and women. [http://www.casualpower.com/business_casual_tips/six_categories.html 6 Categories of Casual or Informal Dress]References
External links
* [http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/Clothes%20Articles/cracking_the_dress_code.htm Cracking the Dress Code]
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