![]() If you are unsure, choose a dark wash jean skirt or a black jean skirt and pair with more tailored workwear, such as a blazer and smart heels. Jean skirts are considered business casual in an office environment that allows for denim to be worn as part of the dress code. ![]() A shorter hemline that reaches the knee or mid calf looks much more tailored in a business environment and pairs well with other business casual attire such as heeled sleek ankle boots, a blouse and a tailored jacket. In an office environment a maxi skirt looks odd, as a super long hemline doesn’t appear professional. Maxi skirts are more appropriate for summer wear, beach wear or casual weekend wear. A more appropriate style of skirt would be a midi skirt as it is still long but doesn’t pass the mid calf, making it appear more tailored and professional looking. Maxi skirts are not considered business casual attire as the hemline is too long for an office environment. ![]() Now we’ve covered the basics, let’s get into different types of skirts and whether they qualify for this dress code… Are maxi skirts business casual? Keep accessories to a minimum and pair with a smart handbag. For summer I would switch out the tights and black boots for a simple pair of heels, and the turtlenecks for a light cream blouse. To dress this outfit up further I would add court heels instead of ankle boots and layer a tailored cropped jacket on top. Choosing simple colours, such as a plain white or a dusty pink works well for business casual wear, as they compliment the pattern on the skirt without drawing the eye too much. Both skirts feature black as part of their pattern, which adds a touch of sophistication and makes them easy to pair with dark tights.įor the top half of the outfit I chose to style simple turtlenecks, as they are conservative enough to be considered business casual also. With both skirts I paired smart black tights and sleek heeled ankle boots to elongate my legs and keep the bottom half of the outfit muted. A great example of this is the two outfits I styled below with a business casual dress code in mind:īoth of the above skirts can be considered business casual, as they are formal enough to qualify as business wear, but relaxed enough to be considered casual, when styled with a t-shirt for example. If the skirt could be considered both casual and smart, then feel free to pair it with other items that fit the same description. Pair the skirt with heels or smart heeled black ankle boots, a nice blouse and a blazer or tailored jacket. If your skirt is on the more ‘casual’ side, such as a black denim or a summery midi skirt, make sure the rest of your outfit qualifies as ‘business’ clothing.įeel free to wear your more casual skirt, as long as it follows the above rules in relation to cut, pattern and colour, but make sure everything else you wear is smart. Pick a more modest style of skirt if in doubt (such as a simple A-line), and stay away from thigh slits, graphic patterns (like owls or cats) or any branded wording on the garment.Avoid materials like silk or tulle, as these appear too formal. Choose a quality material that is suitable for an office space, such as wool, tweed, black denim or suit material.Instead choose muted colours and simple patterns, such as a subtle floral or polka dot. Avoid bright patterns and colours, such as neon, as this will appear too casual.Avoid anything too short, as this will err too far on the casual side. ![]() Consider a longer hemline, such as a midi length or just above the knee length style.When choosing a skirt to wear for a business casual dress code, here are some easy rules to keep in mind: Avoid skirts that are too short, too brightly patterned or brightly coloured and pair with other workwear clothing items, such as a tailored jacket. Skirts are considered business casual attire when appropriately styled for an office environment.
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