Have you ever heard of smart casual women dress code? Smart casual is not as popular as business casual but it’s a good chance you follow it, too. Smart casual means dressing respectable for the occasion but not wearing white tie or business formal. Rating its formality, it would also fall just below business casual, as it gives women freedom of patterns and colors. It might feel overwhelming to create an outfit when you feel like you can wear almost everything, but no worries – smart casual does not have many rules and you already own the pieces you are about to combine. Let’s dive into the world of smart casual style for women.
To start with, let’s define what smart casual for women is. Smart casual is a dress code that many women follow to the office – it has no strict rules, is easy to follow and combine and the level of formality is semi-formal. Following smart casual, you may easily forget your heels and fitted business skirts at home and focus on the comfortable clothes you have.
Smart Casual Blazer
Smart casual women blazer may be any blazer you already have. No need to pick neutral tones or formal fitted style; feel free to wear pastel colors, various patterns and any fit you like. Longer oversized blazers with rolled up sleeves look particularly great with slim fit jeans and your favorite ballerinas. This outfit looks great in the office, at an informal party or for any daytime meeting with friends.
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Red Checked Double Breasted Blazer | Red Double Breasted Blazer |
Smart Casual Pants
Dressing smart casual gives you a free hand with choosing your bottom part as well. Whether you pick your slacks or jeans, you will be dressed on point. Don’t forget to choose a comfortable fit, so you can run errands or spend the day in the office without limitations. Even though smart casual is not extremely formal, you should still look professional enough - avoid ripped or bleached jeans and pants that do not fit well.
Smart Casual Shirt
There is no need to reach for your white crisp shirt or anything that feels too much business-like. If you really enjoy wearing shirts, go for a one with patterns, short sleeves or made from flannel. Enjoy the freedom that smart casual dress code offers and complement the shirt with subtle or even striking accessories, such as belts, necklaces and bracelets.
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Smart Casual Dress
Smart casual attire for women has probably only one rule for dresses – make them at least above the knee length. Get your favorite dress from the wardrobe, combine it with espadrilles or clean, white elegant sneakers and you have got yourself one of the most comfortable outfits possible. Have you been invited for a smart casual wedding? No problem. Pick that lightweight midi dress you had no chance to wear, combine it with low heels and dance away the night in this easy but perfect outfit. If you don’t feel like yourself in dresses, try an elegant jumpsuit paired with higher heels to achieve the same level of elegance.
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Smart Casual Shoes
To complete the perfect smart casual outfit, you should take care of your shoes. As we always say, shoes can make or break your outfit, depending on what shoes you wear and if you take care of them. Smart casual dress code gives you enough room to play with your shoewear, so why not try some stylish horsebit loafers, elegant double-monks or sleek-looking brogues?
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To conclude, let’s say that following women smart casual dress code is not as complicated as it may seem. We hope with the help of Sumissura you will be able to build your casual business wardrobe with pieces that can be easily combined and last forever.
If you still need some more inspiration, watch this video that shows easy smart casual outfits build from a few pieces only: