There was a time when wearing some form of tailoring to work—a full suit, dress shirt, and tie, or a business casual look—was standard. While those rules still apply certain places, the shift toward ...

A smart-casual wedding dress code means polished yet relaxed outfits, avoiding anything too formal, bold, or overly casual. Consider the wedding’s time and location to guide your outfit—light fabrics ...

Picture this: you’re invited to a relaxed, low-key wedding. You’re excited to celebrate the nuptials until you scan the invitation and see two terrifying words. Smart. Casual. Smart casual seems like ...

All it takes is pair of jeans and a little creativity. Do you wear a dress and heels? Can you get by in just jeans and a top? Can you wear sneakers? It’s a sartorial minefield. The very first mention ...

Mostly, guests get the message by observing what other guests are wearing. And by the time you get to the resort and see that everyone has invested in linens, floaty dresses and sequins, it’s too late ...

As Dan Ahwa wrote for this publication in 2023, “smart-casual is basically code for ‘jeans are fine’”. “Smart-casual is much ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Let's just say it: I love a dress code. Give me an absurdly specific set of sartorial regulations and ...

In a recent Instagram post, Reese wore a deep burgundy striped shirt, tucked into high-waisted wide-leg jeans. Around her shoulders, she tied the arms of a dark chocolate brown jumper – a super chic ...

We have received an invitation to an event where the suggested dress code is smart casual. This has thrown us into a tizzy, prompting us to ask a lot of dumb questions about smart casual. Does smart ...

The term “business casual” might feel like a relic from a bygone corporate era, but it’s still very much the norm in most workplaces—albeit with some modern twists. And while it doesn’t have to mean ...

I am ashamed to admit I change my outfit, on average, 2.5 times every morning before leaving the house. It’s almost always for the same reason – I find myself struggling to strike the perfect balance ...