{"id":257821,"date":"2022-06-17T14:48:27","date_gmt":"2022-06-17T21:48:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/?p=257821"},"modified":"2022-06-18T16:55:33","modified_gmt":"2022-06-18T23:55:33","slug":"smart-casual","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/fashion\/smart-casual\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does Smart Casual Mean? A Guide To One of the Most Confusing Dress Codes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are so many <\/i>different types of dress codes: formal, semi-formal, casual, and more. Knowing what they all mean is essential to properly presenting yourself in both your personal and professional life, and one of the most confusing of them all might just be the\u00a0 \u201csmart casual\u201d dress code.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fortunately<\/span>, this attire policy doesn’t have to be bewildering. Ahead, join us as we take a deep dive into what the \u201csmart casual\u201d dress code really means.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Smart Casual?<\/h2>\n

The smart casual look can essentially be figured out by breaking down its title. You want to dress smart–or stylish and neat–but you also want to be casual. Your outfit should be a little dressy, but the most important thing to remember is that you want to be comfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This dress code is often confused with business casual. While there are plenty of overlaps between these two dress codes, there are also a few key differences. <\/span>The primary distinction between a smart casual look and a business casual look is that your smart casual outfit can be fashion-forward, while your business casual attire should remain more conservative.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When you\u2019re planning for your smart casual outfit, keep three things in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n