What does smart casual mean ?

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Reply 1

Misogynist

Smart and casual? At the same time?

Reply 2

Annaconda

a shirt and jeans? depends on the situation

Reply 3

20083

Normally means smart - shirt and trousers, but no need for a suit/tie. You'd get off with a casual shirt. Depends on the context though.

Reply 4

jovana

khaki pants or trousers
a polo shirt tucked in or a button down shirt but no tie
no jacket necessary
no trainers, wear nice shoes

basicly the sort of outfit you would play golf in, but not a suit.

Reply 5

fieryiceissweet

Smart and casual at the same time?
surely the resultant paradox would cause the LHC to turn back on and make a black hole and destroy the world, no?

Reply 6

username130457

jovana

khaki pants or trousers
a polo shirt tucked in or a button down shirt but no tie
no jacket necessary
no trainers, wear nice shoes

basicly the sort of outfit you would play golf in, but not a suit.

Smart casual is my style! :drool:

Reply 7

Nu Ordah!!!!!!!!!!!!

Like M&S Blue Harbour range

Reply 8

WOLLSMOTH

Ar5enal Fan

Don't follow them, dress how you want! Don't be a sheep :rolleyes:

Indeed, i'm going to wear my £130 trainers instead of shoes.

Reply 9

JanaT

jeans and a shirt that is smart but cool at the sme time

Reply 10

Milady de Winter

jovana

basicly the sort of outfit you would play golf in, but not a suit.

I only play golf in full tweed plus-fours, matching tweed cap and diamond-patterned jumper! :yep:

As for smart-casual, it depends on the context. A smart-casual office would probably require a shirt and light trousers (but no tie) for men, whereas a smart-casual party or drinks occasion would probably allow jeans if worn with a smart shirt or jumper. It's a bit vague. Just make sure your shoes are polished and you are well-groomed :smile:

Reply 11

Chumbaniya

Smart casual is easy - shirt, no trainers. Jeans are typically fine.

Reply 12

didgeridoo12uk

it varies soo much

sometimes it just means you dont have to wear a tie

othertimes it will mean, non ripped jeans, casual shirt or plain t-shirt, and shoes without holes in.

Reply 13

annarchy

didgeridoo12uk

it varies soo much

sometimes it just means you dont have to wear a tie

othertimes it will mean, non ripped jeans, casual shirt or plain t-shirt, and shoes without holes in.

Lol @ shoes without holes

Reply 14

Mr_Steve_Stifler

Its an euphenism for 'I'm a confused mother************ who doesn't know which style to go for so i will go for a blazer and tracksuit bottoms'

Reply 15

didgeridoo12uk

annarchy

Lol @ shoes without holes

all my shoes have holes in!!! i had to buy special ones for work

Reply 16

Redemption

Only one person has been correct in this thread so far. Smart casual, or Business casual outside of the UK only means one thing - no suit jacket required.

This can only lax sometimes in academia, where jeans might be allowed.