When the dress code for your company is business casual, it means you do not need to wear a suit. However, it does not call for casual attire such as jeans and T-shirts.

Inside, stylists share their best tips for how to dress in business cocktail attire. Keep reading for their advice and outfit ...

She recently shared 39 dress code rules with the Washington Post. It’s well worth reading all 39. Here are 5 of the most useful. 1. No flip-flops The answer is no on Crocs and athletic slides as ...

Chains that offer business wear, such as Nordstrom and Express, as well as Banana Republic, with its office-appropriate “smart casual style,” have all suffered from the shift to more casual ...

Think of business casual as the middle ground between business attire and smart casual.If you’re already familiar with smart casual (and if not, check out our guide), it’s about blending ...

What does business casual attire mean in 2025? We thought long and hard about it—then chose almost 40 of the best items in the category. Skip to main content. STYLE. SHOPPING. CULTURE.

The adoption of remote work during the Covid-19 pandemic and a fierce competition for workers helped loosen long-held standards about proper business attire. But, as more companies ramp up full ...