Giorgio Armani, summing up attributes of individual style, said, “Style is not about power and affluence but about comfort and confidence.” Thirty or so years ago, employees were first encouraged to feel comfortable and confident at work with more relaxed business-dress rules. Allowing employees to be less restricted in what they wear contributes to creativity, productivity and improves teamwork. But how does one pull off this vague-as-hell dress code? Here we’ll summarize the details to bear in mind when it comes clothing, type of footwear, and the accessories for men/women when nailing a business casual look:
start with your clothing. Ladies: invest in a selection of timeless loose-fitted blouses, trousers, pleated/pencil skirts and dresses. When playing around with prints, interesting designs and colours keep the rest of your outfit classic and simple. Short sleeves or no sleeved tops and dresses can be worn under a cardigan or blazer. Gents: the most important item of your business casual look is a stylish shirt, with a great fit (stays tucked in), breathable fabric, and preferably wrinkle-resistant. Your trousers can be a pair of not too loose or too skinny chinos or dark demin trousers. During the winter months, minimize the arctic explorer look with turtlenecks and classic sweaters; avoid thick cable knit for an easier fit under your winter coat or jacket; wear bold/bright colours to bring sunshine into your workplace whilst simultaneously looking good.
complete with the right footwear. The right footwear is a balance of practicality and visual appeal, though depending on your working environment, it may be necessary for safety reasons, that appropriate shoes should be worn. Comfortable smart flat shoes such as oxfords, loafers or clean tasteful sneakers http://www.vitadaily.ca/fashion/5-essential-summer-sneakers-1.23321431 can make your look smart or casual overall. Invest in a pair of flattering foot-friendly shoes, to prevent foot ailments such as bunions.
compliment your look. Make your look pop with a statement piece of jewelry or a wristwatch; a nice leather bag can also be used to accessorize. Gauge how much and what type to wear based on your clothing; for example, wearing patterned or flowery dresses or shirts usually work well enough on their own without the need for a necklace or cufflinks. When it comes to accessories remember less is more, therefore use sparingly, mostly when jazzing up a minimalist look.
There is no right or wrong way of dressing business casual, the important thing is to have fun, be creative and express yourself through an outfit that represents you. By sticking to looks that make you feel comfortable and confident you can’t go wrong! —Jenny Holt
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