Smart Casual Women Dress Code

If your workplace has a smart casual dress code, consider yourself lucky. 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. So let's dive into the world of smart casual style for women.

What is a Smart Casual for Women?

To start with, let's define what smart casual is. Smart casual is a dress code many women follow in 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 your comfortable clothes.

Smart Casual Blazer for Women

Smart casual women's 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 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.


Red Checked Double Breasted Blazer	Red Double Breasted Blazer

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Women's smart Casual Pants

Dressing smart casual gives you a free hand with choosing your bottom part. You will be dressed on point whether you pick your slacks or jeans. 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.

Royal Blue High Waisted Pants

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Smart Casual Shirt for Women

There is no need to reach for your crisp white shirt or anything that feels too business-like. If you enjoy wearing shirts, go for one with patterns, short sleeves, or made from flannel. Enjoy the freedom the smart casual dress code offers and complement the shirt with subtle or striking accessories, such as belts, necklaces, and bracelets.


Premium Blue Striped Cotton Dress	Beige Striped Linen-Cotton Dress Shirt

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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 to 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.


Premium Grey Houndstooth Blazer	Black Asymmetrical Short Dress

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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. A smart casual dress code gives you enough room to play with your shoewear, so why not try stylish horsebit loafers, elegant double-monks, or sleek-looking brogues?


Beige Flora Horsebit Loafer	Full Brogue Oxford Shoes

To conclude, following women's smart casual dress code is not as complicated as it may seem. However, we do understand the struggle of having to constantly maintain the perfect wardrobe. So why not create a minimal and versatile wardrobe that will make your life easier? We suggest you read our blog post on how to create a capsule wardrobe and discover the numerous ways to create a minimalistic wardrobe and still manage to create a variety of outfit

We hope with the help of Sumissura, you will be able to build your everyday business wardrobe with pieces that can be easily combined and last forever.