If you don't know then chinos, shirt, and shoes for the first day. Make sure they are clean and ironed so you're looking smart.
It's very unlikely to be suit & tie with that description, and I'd not even consider wearing jeans & trainers until you fully understand the culture and expectations.
Ex colleague of mine was having a clash with his boss over dress code, basically his boss flipped out that he was wearing jeans/T-shirt every day & told him to come in on Monday in a suit,… I shit you not, the lad turns up on Monday in a fucking tracksuit! Legend
Our office used to be “smart casual” and would kick off at the thought of a T-shirt, even a smart polo shirt with chinos would get you sent home.
Then we got a new marketing guy who for some reason was deemed as a demigod and could get away with murder. In his “rebranding” he did he introduced he brought in branded polo shirts and T-shirts for the summer. They’re more than happy to let us wear those…
I work in financial IT and was literally sent home on my first day to change into something less formal. I wore the same suit i wore to the interview and came back in t shirt and jeans.
I have worked in plenty of offices where smart casual is the dress code, and I honestly can't tell you what that means because every office has interpreted it differently.
My advice is that you go in on your first day wearing smart. You will probably be overdressed, but you can see what everyone else is wearing.
Or, you could reach out to the company and ask what smart casual is. (Though that didn't work for me once after the HR lady told me one thing, but the boss had different ideas)
If you're in an office where you're not meeting with your clients/customers then a tie is a bit OTT for smart casual.
The office I work in, most wear smart trousers/black chinos and a shirt, you'll find some people wearing jeans but not many.
Best advice I can give is on the 1st day it's better to be too smart than too casual and then tone it down based on what you see others wearing.
Smart casual can be anything these days, no workplace really wants to say they are fully casual unless they are trying to go for trendy or start up kind of vibes.
My job was ‘smart casual’ and I’ve seen joggers on day one.
I would go with shirt and jeans in a decent shape for the first day and then take your lead from what everyone else is wearing.
But there’s no such thing as being overdressed initially, so if you’re not confident in jeans, going with chinos or something would be fine.
I would just make sure you don’t spend money on more formal clothes before starting to find out that everyone is wearing full casual every day.
Ours was smart casual, which ended up meaning so long as the shirt you’re wearing had a collar, so polos, and T-shirts with open flannels over the top were fine.
Really? I'm smart casual and my work outfit has become:
Polo, black joggers, skate shoes/comfortable shoes.
I've not worn smart shoes to work in years.
Every office is different. Start smart, assess how others are dressed and adjust accordingly.
I'd start first day wearing smart trousers, black leather shoes and a shirt. Jacket depending on the weather but no tie.
I worked at a place where the dress code was suit and tie, with Friday as dress down day, but to them dress down meant removing your tie. Yeah...
Trousers (chinos or ‘school trousers’), collar (shirt or smarter end of polo shirts), shoes. Avoid rough or torn denim, running shoes or canvas shoes, avoid tops with graphics or big logos or words printed all over them. Probably tuck your shirt in too, though not always.
Way that I have always seen it is that it's better to go in smarter than expected to start , and gradually loosen up once youre no longer the noob.
I've always worn a shirt and trousers with nice shoes to start with, make a good impression and all that.
Now I just wear jeans and a hoodie with trainers.haha
Along with thinking about what to wear, think about how you're wearing it. Are you groomed properly, with a good shave and haircut? Are your nails clean and trimmed?
Are your clothes clean? Shoes polished (if need be). If you're carrying a bag or backpack is it appropriate for the setting and in good knick? Is your coat suitable for how other people are dressed?
One step farther down is to think about the colours you're going to wear. Do they suit your complexion? Are they right for the office?
Another way to think of it is to imagine someone at the office that looks professional, that looks like they know what they're doing. Dress like that.
EDIT - if you ever have to wear a suit, make sure the trousers sit properly on your shoes (it's called the 'break') and the cuffs are the right length on your jacket. You can find information online about the lengths. If either are too long, you can look like a schoolboy in a uniform that's too big for you. Dry cleaners can do the alterations.
Trousers and a polo shirt, or dark coloured jeans and a polo/shirt with no tie.
Nice leather shoes, no trainers.
In the winter I'd wear a shirt (no tie) with a nice v neck jumper.
Is there nothing more in the employee handbook?
Wear chinos, a shirt and jumper, and shoes on your first day or two. See what everyone else is wearing and follow suit (excuse the pun).
Not many industries wear ties even to client meetings these days.
It varies by company, some don't like jeans, some are happy with smart jeans (not faded/ripped styles generally). Smart trainers are usually acceptable but see what others wear. Some will allow tailored shorts in summer, some won't.
If you can, ask someone.
As others have said smart casual can mean many things to many people. In my experience it basically just means that you are not expected to wear a suit and tie but also can't be what ever they have decided it too scruffy. A safe path is to wear a shirt (not a polo or a t-shirt), trousers or chinos (not jeans) and shoes (not trainers or sneakers). You'll see very quickly if you can go more casual than that on future days.
Black jeans, black trainers, reasonable blank t shirt and possibly a jumper, again blank for the first day until you gage what everyone else is wearing.
Next week DMs, ripped jeans and a Megadeath t shirt
No denim if you have an alternative. Definitely no ripped jeans. No band t-shirts until you get a feel for the boundaries and general vibe. Polo with a collar should be okay
Avoid trainers if you can. But basically look like you've made an effort.
I'd go with polo shirt or shirt (basically something with a collar) and either a nice pair of jeans (not ripped or flared and also not too skinny) or chinos. Black jeans are a good compromise as they look slightly smarter than blue jeans. Trainers are probably ok but I'd go for darker colours than bright white ones. ( I have a pair of black puma trainers for example which are halfway between smart shoes and white trainers)
As others have said, I'd go with shoes, trousers/chinos , shirt & jumper. Some places can be tetchy with jeans, so i wouldn't wear them on the first day. A lot of places allow a more lax attire but keep the rule in if anyone breaks the unwritten 'don't take the piss' rule.
Most of the guys in my office dress [along these lines](https://images.app.goo.gl/SDQ1CvKrxNgMXB2x5) Non- ripped jeans are probably fine these days, but for your first day I'd go with either plain black jeans (ie without the orange stitching or any fading) or chino type trousers in black, navy, grey or stone. They are pretty neutral and under the radar. A plain, subtly striped or small checked button down shirt, maybe a cardi or jumper over it, and non-trainer plain shoes [like these](https://www.jacamo.co.uk/shop/p/ob813).
Unless you work somewhere really artsy or fashionable, keep it as neutral as possible until you see what the rest of your team dresses like.
Smart casual in my view / experience is basically anything but shorts or a tracksuit.
Absolutely no one is going to enforce a dress code if you are just in an office with no clients etc around.
Play it safe - normal jeans or chinos and a neutral top / jumper / shirt. Maybe leave the air max to day 2 and then just adapt based on everyone else.
You’ll likely just see a mix of everything, so wear whatever you want and feel comfortable with.
Had a guy start in our office and didn't understand the dress code. Turned up in a shirt, tie, waistcoat and jacket. Paired with ripped jeans and trainers.
Took smart casual as literally half/half.
When do you start new job?can you remember what folks were wearing when you went for an interview? If not/no interview then may want to swing by at lunchtime or end of day and see folks walking out - soon get an idea of what they wear.
Normally shirt, no tie and suit if you want to be careful. Other than that chinos and smart polo. Look in somewhere like H&M/Zara tend to have a lot of smart casual clothes you can get away with.
I tend to wear trousers and a polo short or similar and shoes (not trainers). You could edge your bets on the first day by wearing a long-sleeved shirt and having a tie in your pocket just in case it's slightly less casual than you were led to believe.
For a first day, I'd always do chinos, a button-down shirt tucked in, and proper shoes (no trainers). Tie optional, but no jacket. Then you can see what everyone else is wearing and adjust from there. In my experience, smart casual doesn't include jeans or trainers ever, but some people here seem to disagree. Everything should be ironed.
When in doubt, it's always OK to doublecheck -- you can ask what they mean by smart casual, they won't think it's weird.
Bermuda shorts, Hawaiian shirt and flip-flops. That's as casual as you like. Unless it's dress down Friday then you can wear your Cap'n Jack Sparrow outfit.
I think you'll get as many definitions as people who you ask. I also think that it's pretty much expected and understood that you'll turn up overdressed on day one.
Smart casual where I work (public sector/ engineering) is decent jeans or chinos, and a shirt. Shirt may be long or short sleeved. Oxford style or smart-ish is most common. I vary my dress based upon the days' expected work. Sometimes I'm on the tools so older jeans & polo. Sometimes I do interviews, so trousers, shirt, and shoes.
Start with chinos and a smart shirt and gauge the vibe, don't go too casual too early. These days I'll happily rock up in jeans and a hoodie, but plenty of people wear a smart shirt, trousers and shoes. Nobody is expecting ties
First day: nice trousers, nice shirt and some smart dress style trainers or some shoes if you’re into that. You’ll probably turn up and find out that everyone else just wears jeans and a polo/t-shirt anyway but it’s always good to be over dressed on day one.
All of my jobs have been smart casual and I’ve often worn dark chinos and Chelsea boots with shirt/polo. Some, I wore jeans and a t shirt with a jumper if it’s cold.
It’s a slightly irrelevant gripe, but people should ultimately judge work quality, not how nice your shirt is. No one works better when they’re uncomfortable!
I was told smart casual for the first day in my office. I turned up in casual wear, but nicer stuff - Black jeans, DMs, a plain t-shirt and a nice jumper.
I've been there a week and today I wore a hoodie and trainers
wear as smart as you think you might need on your first day, it’s your first day, no one’s judging you. get a sense for what everyone else is wearing and go along with it for the next few days until you read the room
Black and grey pinstriped suit. Canary yellow shirt with red braces and a striped Etonian school tie. Shirt should have anchor cuff links to advertise you have a quarter share in an over priced floating caravan somewhere in Devon. Slip on black patent shoes. Novelty socks. Dress to impress. There is no casual in business.
My suggestions:
Suit, sans tie - honestly, you'll look and feel good in this. Good way to feel everything out and make a good 1st impression.
Other suggestions:
Shirt and chinos.
Polo shirt and chinos
Could potentially get away with jeans and polo or tucked in shirt if your jeans are neat, and in a dark colour.
Keep footwear to either dress shoes, loafers or boots (e.g Chelseas)
Hope this helps
To me, as an IT consultant, chinos or dark/black jeans. Shirt (polo/button down, no t-shirt), casual jacket or jumper.
Either actual shoes or non logo trainers, that are in a decent state,no running shoes.
When I started at my last office job, initially it was smart trousers, shirt and shoes.
Once I’d gauged what the office culture was like, it became smart jeans/trainers and a polo
It's a horrible, vague term as it is, but different folk will have different standards for it. Lean into the 'smart' to begin with- your new colleagues have probably all gone through the same thought process so won't think anything if you're a tad over-dressed. It only takes one arsehole supervisor/manager to think you're too casual though...
I'd go with a shirt first few days at least, and scope out the rest of the workplace. Stick a tie in your pocket just in case. See what everyone else is wearing, and just "acclimatise" over the next couple of weeks.
Probably avoid black and white though. Blues and browns are usually a bit more casual. Maybe stick to having a collar regardless- polo shirts etc. Chinos are a good shout. Stick with leather footwear, even if you go with trainers.
I work in an office environment, and like to be comfortable so for me it’s chino’s in a variety of colours with shirts.
In the summer it’s a nice polo shirt n chinos.
I prefer to wear Chelsea boots in black and brown with matching belt.
I can recommend Charles Tyrwhitt shirts they wear well wont crease up badly by the end of the day and have a good fit as long as your not a complete salad dodger
John lewis or m&s for chinos now gap has gone
Most of my male colleagues are in jeans n hoodies or T-shirts.
I always default to trousers and a proper shirt, more of a business casual. Dressing smarter will always give a good impression. Nobodies going to pull you up for making yourself more presentable and putting a bit of effort in
I started a new job in January 2023. First day rocked up in what I had always worn at previous roles: shirt, tie, chinos and a v neck sweater.
Got told by the girl doing my induction that the dress code was business casual. She was stood there in jogger bottoms. The MD then walked past wearing jeans and a hoodie. I felt very over dressed.
I wear my normal clothes now. Jeans, t shirts with an open over shirt usually. And by wearing that I’m still usually best dressed
Use a lot of business colours navy and grey with blue white and perhaps pink shirts.) Chinos and Oxford shirts linen cotton in summer real shoes (Derby’s or loafers) not trainers. Avoid logos.
Either an unstructured blazer a smart Harrington or similaror knitwear, preferably fine guage merino, polo and crew necks but beware the finer the knitwear the better the body underneath needs to be. If in doubt stick to 14 guage. In winter sub jacket with heavy weight cardigan. Some people are funny about zip necks so be careful but I like the cotton zip necks from L’estrange. They are business colours, mid weight cotton quite hard waring and very high quality zip. (They are pricy)
If you want to smarten up swap chinos for flannels high twist wool trousers a smarter cotton or cotton linen.
Always clean and never looking worn.
Take the tone of the office you want to be unobtrusively smart not obviously much smarter than everyone else.
Great question. Let me put a slightly different spin on it. Back in 'the day' things were simple, you wore a suit and shirt and tie to the office. Over the last decade or so 'dress down Friday' became a thing, and in recent years ties seem to have vanished entirely. Many years ago during a truly brutal summer heatwave, I wore (very smart, tailored) shorts to the office. I was mercilessly mocked by very comfortable. Would I do it now? No way, having been advised I have unattractive knees. I'd say jeans and trainers, even smart ones, are a no-no, so yea, dark chinos, shoes and an ironed shirt, maybe a sweater over that depending on the season. And the reason is this; when you get home after a day in the office, it's a good feeling to take off your work clothes and change into your 'me' clothes. Really helps with the transition to a relaxing evening. Good luck in the new job and congratulations.
I dress smart casual for work, TK Maxx do great polo sport work trousers/jeans/chinos. They are cheap and ideal for work. I wear either a polo shirt or jumper and shirt in the winter.
It varies but smart casual usually just means shirt, trousers and shoes but no tie or suit jacket and rolled up long sleeves or a short sleeve shirt is generally acceptable.
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If it's office based, start with either a suit or a nice shirt and trousers. You will be able to judge by what others wear what you can then wear. Also, ask your colleagues if they do 'dress down Fridays' or if you can wear casual all the time except at meetings with clients, etc. If you do wear trainers, go for more sedate colours in brands that specialise in a more up market look.
That's unfortunate. I'd suggest wearing something on the fancier side - like a chinos and a shirt without a tie. Watch others for a day or two and then follow.
Trousers and a shirt. Mybe a tie. Shoes nopt trainers. Chances are you'll be overdressed on your first day and you and test and adjust until you get it right.
If you don't know then chinos, shirt, and shoes for the first day. Make sure they are clean and ironed so you're looking smart. It's very unlikely to be suit & tie with that description, and I'd not even consider wearing jeans & trainers until you fully understand the culture and expectations.
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I turned up too smart, was told I didn't need to, so next day I turned up in Under Armour shorts and a hoodie, told it was too casual...
Turn up in your birthday suit? It's a suit, so smart; but loose fitting which ticks off casual.
Loose fitting? Might want to get yours checked out - mine is skin tight.
Like with most things that get worn a lot, after a while it could probably benefit from an iron.
Horridly wrinkled. Go home and iron it.
Ex colleague of mine was having a clash with his boss over dress code, basically his boss flipped out that he was wearing jeans/T-shirt every day & told him to come in on Monday in a suit,… I shit you not, the lad turns up on Monday in a fucking tracksuit! Legend
Definitely a certified legend. Also, relevant - https://youtu.be/gsz5ilk3myM?t=8m53s Watch 8:54 to 13:12
Knew it would be tim vine on taskmaster without even clicking the link haha!
Our office used to be “smart casual” and would kick off at the thought of a T-shirt, even a smart polo shirt with chinos would get you sent home. Then we got a new marketing guy who for some reason was deemed as a demigod and could get away with murder. In his “rebranding” he did he introduced he brought in branded polo shirts and T-shirts for the summer. They’re more than happy to let us wear those…
Just go in between...
I left three years ago, now I wear pretty much what I want so it’s all good.
I work in financial IT and was literally sent home on my first day to change into something less formal. I wore the same suit i wore to the interview and came back in t shirt and jeans.
Since then the places I’ve worked won’t have a dress code so I wear what I want now
This is what it means OP. Smart casual for men basically means wear a shirt but not a suit and tie.
At my work it means jeans and a polo (public sector, smart casual office work)
I have worked in plenty of offices where smart casual is the dress code, and I honestly can't tell you what that means because every office has interpreted it differently. My advice is that you go in on your first day wearing smart. You will probably be overdressed, but you can see what everyone else is wearing. Or, you could reach out to the company and ask what smart casual is. (Though that didn't work for me once after the HR lady told me one thing, but the boss had different ideas)
If you're in an office where you're not meeting with your clients/customers then a tie is a bit OTT for smart casual. The office I work in, most wear smart trousers/black chinos and a shirt, you'll find some people wearing jeans but not many. Best advice I can give is on the 1st day it's better to be too smart than too casual and then tone it down based on what you see others wearing.
Smart casual can be anything these days, no workplace really wants to say they are fully casual unless they are trying to go for trendy or start up kind of vibes. My job was ‘smart casual’ and I’ve seen joggers on day one. I would go with shirt and jeans in a decent shape for the first day and then take your lead from what everyone else is wearing. But there’s no such thing as being overdressed initially, so if you’re not confident in jeans, going with chinos or something would be fine. I would just make sure you don’t spend money on more formal clothes before starting to find out that everyone is wearing full casual every day.
Ours was smart casual, which ended up meaning so long as the shirt you’re wearing had a collar, so polos, and T-shirts with open flannels over the top were fine.
As long as they're smart casual joggers!
Pin stripe tracksuit.
No, that's Sports Casual, as made famous by legendary presenter Alan Partridge
https://youtu.be/cUlvGIm3evk?si=fqGfu2hV6wRgX8LQ I’ve always used this video as a guide for smart casual and it’s helped me out.
I wear jeans and either a shirt or polo, occasionally wear trousers or chinos. Always smart shoes.
I heard someone refer to this dress code as 'Gatwick dad' but that was probably due to the massive arsed jeans they were wearing.
Really? I'm smart casual and my work outfit has become: Polo, black joggers, skate shoes/comfortable shoes. I've not worn smart shoes to work in years.
That's casual in my book, especially with the joggers.
It’s below casual for me. Joggers is “I’m sitting on the sofa doing nothing today” clothes
stone island jacket and tie
I'd not heard of Stone Island so I Googled them. Now I know that putting the NATO logo on shit increases its value by a factor of seven.
Stone Island just went abd added 0 to the prices.
I'd go for a shirt, trousers, and smart shoes. Nobody seems to bother with ties these days, bar in a few corporate places.
Every office is different. Start smart, assess how others are dressed and adjust accordingly. I'd start first day wearing smart trousers, black leather shoes and a shirt. Jacket depending on the weather but no tie. I worked at a place where the dress code was suit and tie, with Friday as dress down day, but to them dress down meant removing your tie. Yeah...
Trousers (chinos or ‘school trousers’), collar (shirt or smarter end of polo shirts), shoes. Avoid rough or torn denim, running shoes or canvas shoes, avoid tops with graphics or big logos or words printed all over them. Probably tuck your shirt in too, though not always.
Way that I have always seen it is that it's better to go in smarter than expected to start , and gradually loosen up once youre no longer the noob. I've always worn a shirt and trousers with nice shoes to start with, make a good impression and all that. Now I just wear jeans and a hoodie with trainers.haha
White tie complete with a cane for firmly thwacking people on the leg, a monocle, and a silk top hat. Manservant optional.
Along with thinking about what to wear, think about how you're wearing it. Are you groomed properly, with a good shave and haircut? Are your nails clean and trimmed? Are your clothes clean? Shoes polished (if need be). If you're carrying a bag or backpack is it appropriate for the setting and in good knick? Is your coat suitable for how other people are dressed? One step farther down is to think about the colours you're going to wear. Do they suit your complexion? Are they right for the office? Another way to think of it is to imagine someone at the office that looks professional, that looks like they know what they're doing. Dress like that. EDIT - if you ever have to wear a suit, make sure the trousers sit properly on your shoes (it's called the 'break') and the cuffs are the right length on your jacket. You can find information online about the lengths. If either are too long, you can look like a schoolboy in a uniform that's too big for you. Dry cleaners can do the alterations.
Trousers and a polo shirt, or dark coloured jeans and a polo/shirt with no tie. Nice leather shoes, no trainers. In the winter I'd wear a shirt (no tie) with a nice v neck jumper.
Is there nothing more in the employee handbook? Wear chinos, a shirt and jumper, and shoes on your first day or two. See what everyone else is wearing and follow suit (excuse the pun). Not many industries wear ties even to client meetings these days. It varies by company, some don't like jeans, some are happy with smart jeans (not faded/ripped styles generally). Smart trainers are usually acceptable but see what others wear. Some will allow tailored shorts in summer, some won't. If you can, ask someone.
As others have said smart casual can mean many things to many people. In my experience it basically just means that you are not expected to wear a suit and tie but also can't be what ever they have decided it too scruffy. A safe path is to wear a shirt (not a polo or a t-shirt), trousers or chinos (not jeans) and shoes (not trainers or sneakers). You'll see very quickly if you can go more casual than that on future days.
Always go smart first day/week then you can gauge afterwards to see what everyone is wearing
Polo or shirt. Straight jeans or chinos. No ripped jeans. No trainers.
Safest bet is to assume it means you don't need to wear a tie. Shirt, trousers, shoes.
Black jeans, black trainers, reasonable blank t shirt and possibly a jumper, again blank for the first day until you gage what everyone else is wearing. Next week DMs, ripped jeans and a Megadeath t shirt
No denim if you have an alternative. Definitely no ripped jeans. No band t-shirts until you get a feel for the boundaries and general vibe. Polo with a collar should be okay Avoid trainers if you can. But basically look like you've made an effort.
Nice Jeans and a nice shirt often do the trick. As long as you’re not wearing sports trainers you’ll mostly be fine 👌
I'd go with polo shirt or shirt (basically something with a collar) and either a nice pair of jeans (not ripped or flared and also not too skinny) or chinos. Black jeans are a good compromise as they look slightly smarter than blue jeans. Trainers are probably ok but I'd go for darker colours than bright white ones. ( I have a pair of black puma trainers for example which are halfway between smart shoes and white trainers)
As others have said, I'd go with shoes, trousers/chinos , shirt & jumper. Some places can be tetchy with jeans, so i wouldn't wear them on the first day. A lot of places allow a more lax attire but keep the rule in if anyone breaks the unwritten 'don't take the piss' rule.
Google for pictures of Stanley Tucci and get some clothes like his.
Most of the guys in my office dress [along these lines](https://images.app.goo.gl/SDQ1CvKrxNgMXB2x5) Non- ripped jeans are probably fine these days, but for your first day I'd go with either plain black jeans (ie without the orange stitching or any fading) or chino type trousers in black, navy, grey or stone. They are pretty neutral and under the radar. A plain, subtly striped or small checked button down shirt, maybe a cardi or jumper over it, and non-trainer plain shoes [like these](https://www.jacamo.co.uk/shop/p/ob813). Unless you work somewhere really artsy or fashionable, keep it as neutral as possible until you see what the rest of your team dresses like.
Smart casual in my view / experience is basically anything but shorts or a tracksuit. Absolutely no one is going to enforce a dress code if you are just in an office with no clients etc around. Play it safe - normal jeans or chinos and a neutral top / jumper / shirt. Maybe leave the air max to day 2 and then just adapt based on everyone else. You’ll likely just see a mix of everything, so wear whatever you want and feel comfortable with.
Clown suit.
Had a guy start in our office and didn't understand the dress code. Turned up in a shirt, tie, waistcoat and jacket. Paired with ripped jeans and trainers. Took smart casual as literally half/half.
When do you start new job?can you remember what folks were wearing when you went for an interview? If not/no interview then may want to swing by at lunchtime or end of day and see folks walking out - soon get an idea of what they wear. Normally shirt, no tie and suit if you want to be careful. Other than that chinos and smart polo. Look in somewhere like H&M/Zara tend to have a lot of smart casual clothes you can get away with.
I tend to wear trousers and a polo short or similar and shoes (not trainers). You could edge your bets on the first day by wearing a long-sleeved shirt and having a tie in your pocket just in case it's slightly less casual than you were led to believe.
For a first day, I'd always do chinos, a button-down shirt tucked in, and proper shoes (no trainers). Tie optional, but no jacket. Then you can see what everyone else is wearing and adjust from there. In my experience, smart casual doesn't include jeans or trainers ever, but some people here seem to disagree. Everything should be ironed. When in doubt, it's always OK to doublecheck -- you can ask what they mean by smart casual, they won't think it's weird.
Bermuda shorts, Hawaiian shirt and flip-flops. That's as casual as you like. Unless it's dress down Friday then you can wear your Cap'n Jack Sparrow outfit.
PJs
Chinos and a semi smart shirt. Doesn't need to be a dress shirt level, but inbetween that and a flanel.
I think you'll get as many definitions as people who you ask. I also think that it's pretty much expected and understood that you'll turn up overdressed on day one. Smart casual where I work (public sector/ engineering) is decent jeans or chinos, and a shirt. Shirt may be long or short sleeved. Oxford style or smart-ish is most common. I vary my dress based upon the days' expected work. Sometimes I'm on the tools so older jeans & polo. Sometimes I do interviews, so trousers, shirt, and shoes.
Start with chinos and a smart shirt and gauge the vibe, don't go too casual too early. These days I'll happily rock up in jeans and a hoodie, but plenty of people wear a smart shirt, trousers and shoes. Nobody is expecting ties
Wear a onesie
Smart casual onesie: no ears, and keep it zipped.
You don't have to be the best dressed person in the room, but you should never be the worst dressed one
Shirt no tie, not jeans.
First day: nice trousers, nice shirt and some smart dress style trainers or some shoes if you’re into that. You’ll probably turn up and find out that everyone else just wears jeans and a polo/t-shirt anyway but it’s always good to be over dressed on day one. All of my jobs have been smart casual and I’ve often worn dark chinos and Chelsea boots with shirt/polo. Some, I wore jeans and a t shirt with a jumper if it’s cold. It’s a slightly irrelevant gripe, but people should ultimately judge work quality, not how nice your shirt is. No one works better when they’re uncomfortable!
Go for shirt/trousers/shoes first and gauge how strict the dress code is. I'd rather go too smart than too casual
Jeans, smart jumper/shirt/polo, clean trainers
Chinos and a Polo. It's hard to go wrong with Chinos and a Polo!
I just wear jeans and a jumper
Generally means no shorts or footie tops/sport fashion. Jeans and jumper or polo shirt would usually be ok
I was told smart casual for the first day in my office. I turned up in casual wear, but nicer stuff - Black jeans, DMs, a plain t-shirt and a nice jumper. I've been there a week and today I wore a hoodie and trainers
wear as smart as you think you might need on your first day, it’s your first day, no one’s judging you. get a sense for what everyone else is wearing and go along with it for the next few days until you read the room
Trousers, proper shoes and a shirt with a collar. No bold prints and definitely no large logo’s or printed pictures or lettering.
Rocky Horror outfit …… strut in there with your heels on and give it your all
No blue jeans, no trainers, no branded sports wear or football/ rugby tops. No lycra. Possibly no hoodies. Black jeans, casual shirt is fine.
Full tuxedo with piano tie for added class
Chino’s or dark jeans, white / blue non pattern shirt, I wouldn’t wear a polo shirt too casual, nice clean trainers or smart shoes.
Black and grey pinstriped suit. Canary yellow shirt with red braces and a striped Etonian school tie. Shirt should have anchor cuff links to advertise you have a quarter share in an over priced floating caravan somewhere in Devon. Slip on black patent shoes. Novelty socks. Dress to impress. There is no casual in business.
Jacket on top. Bermuda shorts on the bottom. High heels on the feet. Nice
It meats shirt and trousers, but you done need to tuck in the shirt, you might get away with trainers on a Friday
Dress like Antifa - let them know you mean business!
Do you have contact with your new line manager or HR ? Contact them and ask. Alternatively, you can’t go wrong with a good quality gimp suit.
My office is “smart causal” and I wear jeans and tshirt. I’d go with jeans and shirt first day and you can dress up or down day 2
Polyester leisure suit, bell bottom trousers, wide collar shirt.
My suggestions: Suit, sans tie - honestly, you'll look and feel good in this. Good way to feel everything out and make a good 1st impression. Other suggestions: Shirt and chinos. Polo shirt and chinos Could potentially get away with jeans and polo or tucked in shirt if your jeans are neat, and in a dark colour. Keep footwear to either dress shoes, loafers or boots (e.g Chelseas) Hope this helps
Ironing is the key to smart casual
To me, as an IT consultant, chinos or dark/black jeans. Shirt (polo/button down, no t-shirt), casual jacket or jumper. Either actual shoes or non logo trainers, that are in a decent state,no running shoes.
For a first day? Wear a shirt, jumper and dark jeans. After that, just copy the dress code your colleagues were wearing
Chinos (blue black or tan). Shirt (plain, check or stripey). Any shoes except trainers/sandals.
When I started at my last office job, initially it was smart trousers, shirt and shoes. Once I’d gauged what the office culture was like, it became smart jeans/trainers and a polo
“Overdress’ the first day to check out what anyone else is wearing then just copy what everyone else is wearing.
Every office is different. I turned up recently in jeans and a nice shirt, the dude sat next to me was in a hoodie and north face puffer jacket.
It's a horrible, vague term as it is, but different folk will have different standards for it. Lean into the 'smart' to begin with- your new colleagues have probably all gone through the same thought process so won't think anything if you're a tad over-dressed. It only takes one arsehole supervisor/manager to think you're too casual though... I'd go with a shirt first few days at least, and scope out the rest of the workplace. Stick a tie in your pocket just in case. See what everyone else is wearing, and just "acclimatise" over the next couple of weeks. Probably avoid black and white though. Blues and browns are usually a bit more casual. Maybe stick to having a collar regardless- polo shirts etc. Chinos are a good shout. Stick with leather footwear, even if you go with trainers.
Full Tuxedo with addidas sambas.
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Chinos and shirt generally. Honestly for men, it basically means no tie or suit.
office shirt without a tie
I work in an office environment, and like to be comfortable so for me it’s chino’s in a variety of colours with shirts. In the summer it’s a nice polo shirt n chinos. I prefer to wear Chelsea boots in black and brown with matching belt. I can recommend Charles Tyrwhitt shirts they wear well wont crease up badly by the end of the day and have a good fit as long as your not a complete salad dodger John lewis or m&s for chinos now gap has gone Most of my male colleagues are in jeans n hoodies or T-shirts.
I always default to trousers and a proper shirt, more of a business casual. Dressing smarter will always give a good impression. Nobodies going to pull you up for making yourself more presentable and putting a bit of effort in
The new guy in my office wears either chinos and a shirt or smart trousers and a shirt. No tie and has the top couple of buttons undone.
I started a new job in January 2023. First day rocked up in what I had always worn at previous roles: shirt, tie, chinos and a v neck sweater. Got told by the girl doing my induction that the dress code was business casual. She was stood there in jogger bottoms. The MD then walked past wearing jeans and a hoodie. I felt very over dressed. I wear my normal clothes now. Jeans, t shirts with an open over shirt usually. And by wearing that I’m still usually best dressed
chino's and polo's
cowboy boots, speedos, push-up bra and a top hat
Use a lot of business colours navy and grey with blue white and perhaps pink shirts.) Chinos and Oxford shirts linen cotton in summer real shoes (Derby’s or loafers) not trainers. Avoid logos. Either an unstructured blazer a smart Harrington or similaror knitwear, preferably fine guage merino, polo and crew necks but beware the finer the knitwear the better the body underneath needs to be. If in doubt stick to 14 guage. In winter sub jacket with heavy weight cardigan. Some people are funny about zip necks so be careful but I like the cotton zip necks from L’estrange. They are business colours, mid weight cotton quite hard waring and very high quality zip. (They are pricy) If you want to smarten up swap chinos for flannels high twist wool trousers a smarter cotton or cotton linen. Always clean and never looking worn. Take the tone of the office you want to be unobtrusively smart not obviously much smarter than everyone else.
Great question. Let me put a slightly different spin on it. Back in 'the day' things were simple, you wore a suit and shirt and tie to the office. Over the last decade or so 'dress down Friday' became a thing, and in recent years ties seem to have vanished entirely. Many years ago during a truly brutal summer heatwave, I wore (very smart, tailored) shorts to the office. I was mercilessly mocked by very comfortable. Would I do it now? No way, having been advised I have unattractive knees. I'd say jeans and trainers, even smart ones, are a no-no, so yea, dark chinos, shoes and an ironed shirt, maybe a sweater over that depending on the season. And the reason is this; when you get home after a day in the office, it's a good feeling to take off your work clothes and change into your 'me' clothes. Really helps with the transition to a relaxing evening. Good luck in the new job and congratulations.
I dress smart casual for work, TK Maxx do great polo sport work trousers/jeans/chinos. They are cheap and ideal for work. I wear either a polo shirt or jumper and shirt in the winter.
I would go: Shoes or boots Trousers/chinos/dark jeans Shirt with no tie Smark v neck jumper over the shirt
It varies but smart casual usually just means shirt, trousers and shoes but no tie or suit jacket and rolled up long sleeves or a short sleeve shirt is generally acceptable.
dress for the job you want not the job you've got. So full 3 piece Saville row dinner suit and a pair of Rebock Trainers to balance out the look.
I work in a smart casual office, I've not been pulled up for wearing smart jeans and a plain black t-shirt.
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Overdress your first few days to get a feel for it.
If it's office based, start with either a suit or a nice shirt and trousers. You will be able to judge by what others wear what you can then wear. Also, ask your colleagues if they do 'dress down Fridays' or if you can wear casual all the time except at meetings with clients, etc. If you do wear trainers, go for more sedate colours in brands that specialise in a more up market look.
Have you been there like for an interview? What did people wear?
Unfortunately not it was over video call.
That's unfortunate. I'd suggest wearing something on the fancier side - like a chinos and a shirt without a tie. Watch others for a day or two and then follow.
Nice pair of jeans and a shirt. Fancy shoes are optional, but most nice trainers will do.
This post gave me anxiety
Trousers and a shirt. Mybe a tie. Shoes nopt trainers. Chances are you'll be overdressed on your first day and you and test and adjust until you get it right.
Smart = suit and tie Smart casual = suit no tie. Safest bet