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Business Casual aesthetic — Chinos, a collared shirt layered under a sweater, and polished shoes with a belt are signature elements of the business casual aesthetic.
1990s onwards

Business Casual

Mid-formal workplace dress code — chinos and button-downs without a tie, smart shoes and the polished-but-relaxed register most modern offices land on.

Palette
navy khaki charcoal white soft blue warm beige
Signature garments
chinos knit polo or button-down unstructured blazer loafers knit midi dress leather belt
Canonical brands
J.Crew Banana Republic Uniqlo Everlane Cos

About

Business Casual is the workplace dress register that sits between full corporate suiting and weekend casual — a code that emerged in late-1980s and 1990s American offices as Silicon Valley and 'casual Friday' culture loosened the suit-and-tie default. The wardrobe revolves around chinos, dress trousers, knit polos, button-down shirts (without a tie), unstructured blazers, knit dresses, midi skirts, loafers, low heels and polished sneakers. Patterns are subtle, colours run neutral with occasional muted accents, and the goal is 'looks deliberate but not dressed-up.' It is now the de facto dress code for most non-client-facing white-collar offices and a frequent reference point for Pinterest 'workwear' boards.

Not Business Professional — Business Casual drops the tie, allows knits and softer trousers; Business Professional means a full matched suit, white shirt, tie or hosiery and conservative shoes.

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