"semi-casual"

juu_b · Jul 16th, 2008, 05:31 PM

i just got a new job and the dress code is semi casual.. and jeans are allowed...

i need help with what kind of tops i could wear to work

and are skinny jeans too casual?

thanks in advance!!

elmel · Jul 16th, 2008, 05:38 PM

i wouldn't wear jeans the first week even though they say you're allowed to... for work i always say over is better than underdressed... it's complimentary to your employer. but if people really do wear jeans, i would say dark jeans would be best, with button down blouses or sweaters

Melanie · Jul 16th, 2008, 06:44 PM

I think that skinny jeans would be appropriate IF they were outfitted appropriately. If you paired them with cute flats and a tunic or blazer. You definitely want to separate your work appearance from your causal appearance IMO. I also agree with elmel when she stated that it is always better to be overdressed :)

loserxstar · Jul 16th, 2008, 07:18 PM

i think that means no t-shirts, or stuff you would wear on the weekends. in my opinion, it sounds like the equivalent to "casual" fridays in a business casual environment where you can wear jeans, but you still have to wear a professional shirt (like a collared button up).

lunatwinkle · Jul 16th, 2008, 07:37 PM

I agree with loserxstar. Don't t-shirts or things you're wear on your weekends or days off. And definitely nothing that shows your shoulders, like tank tops.

Cardigans, button-up shirts, nice blouses, those are all good choices.

juu_b · Jul 17th, 2008, 12:45 AM

thanks for all the wonderful replies

would a polo be too casual?

candypants1100 · Jul 17th, 2008, 01:02 AM

I think maybe you should go to work wearing a button up and cardis and sweaters the first week to feel it out. See if other people are wearing polos. Good luck!! and Congrats!!

loserxstar · Jul 17th, 2008, 09:53 AM

i think polos are fine. i wear polos to work occassionally in a business casual environment (i am on the more casual side of business casual)

one more thing i want to add is i think tennis shoes would be a no no. heels or dress shoes!

nolarice · Jul 17th, 2008, 10:08 AM

i agree w/ everyone else, so when you do wear jeans something like this should be good:

or this:

here are some skinnies:

juu_b · Jul 17th, 2008, 03:41 PM

thanks Nolarice for putting those outfits together for me to see.. i appreciate it..

and thank you everyone for the input :flower:

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Melanie Compulsive Shopper! Joined: Sep 2006 Location: CT Posts: 874	I think that skinny jeans would be appropriate IF they were outfitted appropriately. If you paired them with cute flats and a tunic or blazer. You definitely want to separate your work appearance from your causal appearance IMO. I also agree with elmel when she stated that it is always better to be overdressed :) __________________ Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination. ~Oscar Wilde

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loserxstar Member Joined: Jul 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 726	i think that means no t-shirts, or stuff you would wear on the weekends. in my opinion, it sounds like the equivalent to "casual" fridays in a business casual environment where you can wear jeans, but you still have to wear a professional shirt (like a collared button up). __________________ Denise

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juu_b <3 Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 767	thanks for all the wonderful replies would a polo be too casual? __________________ Wish List: Marc Jacobs Ivory Quilted Stam Chanel Black/White Classic Flap Louis Vuitton Olympe Cirrus Louis Vuitton Black Epi Noe Louis Vuitton Amarante Roxbury Yves Saint Laurent large patent black muse Balenciaga Black Work

Jul 17th, 2008, 01:02 AM	#7
candypants1100 Member Joined: May 2008 Location: connecticut Posts: 1,079	I think maybe you should go to work wearing a button up and cardis and sweaters the first week to feel it out. See if other people are wearing polos. Good luck!! and Congrats!!

Jul 17th, 2008, 09:53 AM	#8
loserxstar Member Joined: Jul 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 726	i think polos are fine. i wear polos to work occassionally in a business casual environment (i am on the more casual side of business casual) one more thing i want to add is i think tennis shoes would be a no no. heels or dress shoes! __________________ Denise

Jul 17th, 2008, 10:08 AM	#9
nolarice =^..^= Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Agrestic Posts: 3,317	i agree w/ everyone else, so when you do wear jeans something like this should be good: or this: here are some skinnies: __________________ wishes~ RM Mini Nikki's wine forest grey Coach Lindsay or Legacy Tote~Grey nola's bag fund~$475 To see my photo albums click here: http://forum.purseblog.com/album.php?u=80208

Jul 17th, 2008, 03:41 PM	#10
juu_b <3 Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 767	thanks Nolarice for putting those outfits together for me to see.. i appreciate it.. and thank you everyone for the input :flower: __________________ Wish List: Marc Jacobs Ivory Quilted Stam Chanel Black/White Classic Flap Louis Vuitton Olympe Cirrus Louis Vuitton Black Epi Noe Louis Vuitton Amarante Roxbury Yves Saint Laurent large patent black muse Balenciaga Black Work