According to Primer: A Guy’s Post-College Guide to Growing Up: However, more diverse definitions of office attire (e.g., “creative business casual” and “smart casual”) are now being used to reflect the differences in what is considered acceptable workwear across industries (e.g., banking vs. I mean, is “smart casual” even a real category? It’s certainly not on Emily Post’s list of dress codes. And, while my colleagues have been chomping at the bit to help her out (who doesn’t love a MAKEOVER!!!?), I know that dressing dear ol’ wifey in smart casual attire is not as easy or fun as one might think.įor starters, let’s try to define “smart casual” (as compared to business, business casual, or dressy casual). She’s been poking around, asking my blogging buddies what she should add to her wardrobe. The dress code at her new job will not be THAT much more formal, but she will most likely have to reserve jeans for casual Fridays and adopt a more “smart casual” office look.
So, why is she rolling around all over the floor stressing out? Well, her last position was at a wonderful, smaller organization that had a very, very casual dress code. Hey folks! My gal got a new job with a higher salary, more responsibility, and a more prestigious title at a larger organization.
