Changing dress codes for work...What even is 'business casual' ?

As post-Covid dress codes change even more formal businesses are asking employees to wear ‘business casual’ to work. But what even is this exactly, and who is coaching employees (and women particularly) on what to wear?

Hoping to make the majority of employees more comfortable in returning to the office, I see how this relaxation of dress codes can add a new source of stress for many. “Am I dressed too formal or too casual?” “Will I be taken seriously if I wear jeans to work?”

There is a general formula to apply depending on the culture of your particular office, and it can be applied to jeans and many other wardrobe staples. The fit, condition, and cut of the key pieces are important. You need to consider the industry norms or the reference point from where the change is coming. The company ‘vibe’ and your place in it. Are you meeting company executives or clients face to face? And finally, your personal brand as more relaxed dressing provides an excellent opportunity to express it in a favorable and authentic way.

If you need practical assistance navigating the new workwear landscape, and even how to style jeans for your office culture, please enquire to @issellstyle who has experience consulting on this topic.