How to wear business casual clothes
In recent years, because of the youthful atmosphere of some domestic company leaders, it has become the mainstream not to wear traditional uniform suits to work, and enterprises have begun to have casual Friday "business casual clothes". But in fact, no one can give an accurate definition of "business casual wear". Since then, this term has often appeared in conference agendas and systematic seminars.
For different people and different companies, the meaning of business casual wear is different. Do business casual wear refer to khakis and Paul shirts or jeans and sandals? Or no tie, or no stockings or other socks? Or can you choose a more fashionable color? Business casual wear may refer to all the above situations, or none of them, and there is no clear definition.
Fang Lu, an image designer, stressed that wearing professional clothes can show respect and help win trust. In today's competitive business environment, even business casual wear should focus on the two key words of "respect" and "trust". Although it is for casual Friday, your thinking mode should be casual work clothes.
Dress code for business casual wear
Rule number one: don't dress too revealing.
Girls wear dresses with thin shoulder straps, halter tops, looming transparent or tulle clothes ... boys wear shorts and vests ... These exposed clothes will not only fail to show their professionalism, wisdom and professionalism, but will have a negative impact on your personal image and the corporate image of your company. Don't let them appear in the workplace
Rule 2: clothes should have texture, not wrinkles.
Lightness doesn't mean casually. A wrinkled shirt or a wrinkled skirt will make people doubt your professionalism and ability to do things. You might as well think about the clothes you want to wear on a casual Friday in advance and take time to iron them, so that every dress that appears in the workplace will be obedient and neat.
Rule 3: Avoid wearing sportswear.
After all, work and sports are different. Although the fashion world is also full of sports, it is really strange to write official documents, play computer games, have meetings, propose marriage or report in sportswear, and even make people laugh.
Rule 4: The coat should be tied tightly.
The coat is loose outside at will, giving people a casual and lazy look, without the impression of active work, and it also looks dignified and decent. Please tie your coat and trousers together, so that they look appropriate. In addition, men's collarless T-shirts and short sleeves with patterns are not suitable for business occasions.
Rule 5: Avoid wearing worn-out jeans.
Fang Lu, an image designer, told the chairman of a paper group that most group presidents thought jeans were inappropriate clothes. The fabric of jeans always reminds people of the dirty feeling of not washing for several days, which is more casual and not suitable for wearing in a business environment. This is what the boss didn't tell you, which is worth thinking about for the younger generation.
Rule 6: Shoes should match clothes.
Dirty sneakers or strapless sandals will make Friday's casual business casual clothes look casual and sloppy; In fact, as long as you choose good quality neutral boat shoes or fishmouth shoes, you can wear light and dignified clothes on Friday.
Finally, it is best to prepare a more formal suit jacket in the office, so that you can face the sudden visit of important customers with peace of mind.
How to wear business casual clothes
Understand company policies
Seek specific requirements. If you don't know what the company's policy is, you can consult the representative of the human resources department. On the first day of work, if there are no other colleagues as a reference for dressing, you should dress conservatively.
Business casual wear is often used to describe the dress style of employees in the eyes of employers. The problem is that the specific requirements of each company are often different. For example, this company may want you to wear a formal suit, but you don't need a suit jacket and tie, while another company may encourage you to wear khaki pants or jeans. When you are told to wear business casual clothes, you'd better ask what the specific requirements are. You can ask your employer if there is any relevant employee handbook, which can describe the company's business casual wear policy more clearly.
Observe your colleagues. Look at the clothes of other colleagues around you; This is an excellent measure of your employer's business casual wear.
Dress formally for the interview. If you are about to attend an interview and don't know what kind of clothes the interviewer wants you to wear, the standard solution is to wear a suit. Remember, it's better to dress well than to be plain.
Unless otherwise instructed, you should wear professional clothes when interviewing for positions in business, banking and wealth management, politics, academics or health departments.
If no clothing type is specified, the company interviewed does not belong to the above industries, and you can choose business casual wear.
Lady business casual wear
A skirt is acceptable as long as the hem is longer than the knee. As the saying goes, caution is a hero, not to mention that women's bodies have obvious gender characteristics, so we should try to avoid distracting tailoring.
Like men's wear, black and gray are more formal and safe choices.
Avoid low-cut or high-slit skirts.
Avoid tight (especially) dresses and skirts. Loose tailoring doesn't mean it's not classy.
Avoid slings.
Choose pants such as khaki, corduroy, linen or suit pants. A pair of decent pants with a beautiful shirt is definitely a classic for women's business casual wear.
Avoid wearing jeans unless otherwise specified. If your employer allows jeans, you should also avoid hippie jeans with holes and "boyfriend" jeans.
Women's pants should usually hang loose and avoid tight pants.
Neutral color is the best choice.
Choose all kinds of shirts. Compared with men, women have more choices in shirts. The style should be conservative, not too exposed. It's better to be dull than too sexy. Ladies' shirts, plain shirts, cotton shirts, sweaters, turtlenecks, vests and sleeveless shirts are all acceptable.
The shirt can be inserted into the bottom or not, depending on the style of the shirt.
Unusual patterns are acceptable as long as they are not exaggerated. But the standard model is still a plain shirt.
If the dress needs to be more formal, you can choose a collared shirt; If it is not too formal, you can choose a collarless shirt.
Men's business casual wear
Choose a shirt with a collar, such as a long-sleeved button collar. Tuck the shirt into your pants and match it with a suitable belt. Since it is business casual wear, there is no need to wear a tie.
Polo shirts and golf shirts are ok.
A white shirt with buttons is the most formal and therefore the safest. Unlike trousers, shirts come in many colors: purple, pink, yellow, blue and red.
Choose "formal" fabrics for shirts and trousers: cotton is king, which can cater to everyone's taste. Wool will do, as long as it doesn't itch. Silk, rayon and linen all make people frown.
Choose "formal" patterns for pants: Oxford cloth, plaid and cotton silk. Although informal, they are totally acceptable. Twill, herringbone and suede are more formal, and they are good choices if they are well cared for. [2] Irregular patterns such as Hawaiian style will be considered too casual.
The style and fabric of trousers should be khaki, trousers, trousers and corduroy trousers. Jeans are not business leisure.
Pleated pants and dark colors are more formal and conservative choices. To be on the safe side, it is better to dress well than to be too plain.
The length of trousers should extend to the top of shoes or a little longer. If the trousers don't reach the shoes, it will give people a feeling that they are afraid of getting wet by rolling up their trouser legs; On the contrary, if it is folded at the ankle, it will be considered too loose and procrastinating.
Too bright colors, such as red, yellow or purple, should be avoided. Camouflage pants are not allowed, and neither is white. Even for business casual wear, white is too informal. It is right to wear black, brown, gray, khaki, dark blue and dark green pants.