Business casual outfits

Can I wear jeans in a business casual office?

Many offices allow dark jeans, especially on Fridays. Keep them dark, clean and straight, and wear them with something smart, like a blazer, a crisp shirt or a fine knit, and leather shoes. Light washes, rips and baggy cuts read as weekend. On a day with a client meeting or a presentation, choose trousers instead, whatever the dress code allows.

How does business casual change in winter?

Swap fabrics rather than formality: wool or flannel trousers instead of cotton, a merino or cashmere sweater over a shirt, a wool coat over everything, and leather boots instead of loafers on wet days. Turtlenecks are business casual too, alone or under a blazer.

What is business casual for women?

Tailored trousers, a midi skirt or a knee-length dress; a blouse, a fine knit or a shirt; a blazer or a cardigan; and loafers, flats, low heels or sleek ankle boots. Keep hems around the knee or below, and choose fabrics that hold their shape through the day.

What is business casual for men?

Chinos or wool trousers, an oxford or button-down shirt, a polo or a merino sweater, an optional blazer, and loafers, derbies or leather boots. A belt that matches the shoes, socks that match the trousers, and the shirt tucked in. Navy, grey, stone and brown go with each other in any combination.

How do I build a business casual wardrobe?

Start with neutrals that all go together: two pairs of trousers (navy or charcoal, and a lighter one like stone or camel), three or four tops, one blazer and one pair of leather shoes or boots. Add color through a knit or a shirt. Ten pieces like that make two weeks of outfits without repeating one.