Business Casual - Conference Style

Business Casual #101

Your boss has nominated you to represent the company or department at a Conference and the attire is Business Casual.

Business Casual? What exactly does Business Casual means?

Can you dress professionally yet casual?

Business Casual is simply a more relaxed style of clothing however, still remaining professional compared to the traditional formal business wear.

So what should should be worn to a conference if the attire is Business Casual?

Let's take a look at some tips

Women

Shirts & Blouses 

• Keep them simple. White, Black, Neutral or Pastel Colours
• Pattern blouses are acceptable
• NO THIN STRAPPED VEST
• Ladies avoid exposure of cleavage

Dresses & Skirts 

•  Fashionably conservative
• Short (2 inches about the knee) or Knee length 
• Straight cut or A-Line 
• Sleeveless dresses are allowed however, no tin strapped
• NO JEANS MATERIAL 
• NO shirt dresses

Pants/Trousers 

• NO JEANS 
• Tailored pants or trousers 
• Khakis, dark and pastel colours 

Ladies you maybe able to get away with a sleeveless blouse or dress but I will always recommend to walk with a cardigan or a blazer.

Men Wear

Guys as usual your attire is not as complicated as women.

One main tip to remember is NO TIES.  Ties are not required for business casual attire.

Shirts 

• Both short & long sleeved is acceptable 
• There is no need for a jacket or tie
• Plain or Stripped 
• Neutral and Pastel Colours 
• Polos 

Pants &  Trousers

• NO JEANS
• Khaki slacks 

Guys you can also wear blazers, there is no need for formal suit jacket 

One last tip......

Remember, be mindful of your shoes and accessories. If your uncertain check out my previous posts which I shared some useful tips on corporate shoes and accessories.

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Women Corporate Shoes

Office Accessories

Are there any corporate events you need guidance with dressing? Let me know.