How to Dress in the Workplace: Business Casual vs. Business Professional

On average, most workplaces will adopt business casual work attire with varying degrees of more relaxed or less casual.

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Some offices allow jeans on Fridays, others every day of the week is a jean day, and others never allow jeans.

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Just don’t go overboard…there is no need to pull a ball gown or tux out of your closet.

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Flats or small to medium heels can be worn. A pencil or maxi skirt, ankle pants, or regular slacks can be worn. Don’t wear anything too tight-fitting.

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Low heels or close-toed flats, neutral. A suit is the typical professional outfit. Ensure all your suits, dresses, slacks, and jackets are correctly fitted.

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Make sure your outfit is wrinkle and lint-free. Hair should be clean and neat. Perfume should be subtle but not overwhelming.

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How to Dress in the Workplace: Business Casual vs. Business Professional

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How to Dress in the Workplace: Business Casual vs. Business Professional

On average, most workplaces will adopt business casual work attire with varying degrees of more relaxed or less casual.

Every Office is Different

Some offices allow jeans on Fridays, others every day of the week is a jean day, and others never allow jeans.

Jeans or No Jeans?

Just don’t go overboard…there is no need to pull a ball gown or tux out of your closet.

ALWAYS Dress Up Rather Than Down

Flats or small to medium heels can be worn. A pencil or maxi skirt, ankle pants, or regular slacks can be worn. Don’t wear anything too tight-fitting.

Business Casual Breakdown: From head to toe

Low heels or close-toed flats, neutral. A suit is the typical professional outfit. Ensure all your suits, dresses, slacks, and jackets are correctly fitted.

Business Professional Breakdown: From head to toe

Make sure your outfit is wrinkle and lint-free. Hair should be clean and neat. Perfume should be subtle but not overwhelming.

The Little Details

How to Dress in the Workplace: Business Casual vs. Business Professional