Smart/Casual dress code

sporedude

Is there anyway to classify a smart/casual dress code? Am I right in thinking it could be smart jeans with a smart t-shirt/long sleeved top? Any input would be great.


Thanks

Robert2009

I am an OAP and I never consider jeans as smart.

But that is just me.

Rob

xMonsoonx

Smart casual dress code is smart trousers (not jeans) with a shirt with no tie for men and a smart top and cardigan for women, both with smart shoes.

Anything less is too casual and should be saved for dress-down days,

sporedude

"Dress policy is smart/casual, clothing is an individual thing, and we know that sometimes people have varying levels of interpretation of casual dress."

Thats from the thing I got sent out, Was just told no ripped jeans/rugby and football tops and anything revealing.

Oldernotwiser

When in doubt, be more smart than casual.

Lil306

Where I worked....

Smart/Casual was classed as Shirt (no tie) + Trousers
Smart/Casual (dress down) was more of a case of Jeans + T-Shirt

Basically it's an office dress code without the "formality" (suits, ties, etc) simple clothing what makes you look smart and gives the appearance of professionalism without going OTT in terms of Office dress

Weirdlittleman

Jeans will rarely be considered acceptable

Most employers would expect;

Shoes
Trousers
Shirt/Jumper/Smart collared top

sporedude

Thanks for all the replies, Dont really want to risk it, Think I'l go with more smart than casual

sporedude

Just found it conflicting when they said people have their own interpretation of casual dress and to use common sense, no harm in wearing a shirt and trousers

Lavendyr

sporedude wrote: »

Is there anyway to classify a smart/casual dress code? Am I right in thinking it could be smart jeans with a smart t-shirt/long sleeved top? Any input would be great.


Thanks

No, I'd say that's not right. Our work dress is smart casual and for men this basically means smart trousers & a shirt, no tie necessary and no suit jacket necessary. For women it's a bit broader but again smart trousers & a smart top is expected.

I would never take smart casual to mean jeans or a t-shirt - this is casual wear.

Lil306

Also where I worked for smart/casual

They allowed polo tops as long as it had a SMALL logo, but it varies at each place. As stated if in doubt dress smart, it's easier getting help with a good impression than after a negative one