What Is The Best Way To Pull Off The Smart Casual Dress Code
1. The 80/20 Balance
3. What’s The Occasion?
The occasion obviously plays a big factor in how you strike the balance as well. Is it a date? Dress down Friday’s at work? An interview? A night out? What kind of formality does the occasion call for?
A good example of this is sneakers. You can easily dress down a look by replacing your trusted formal footwear with a pair of sneakers… but what if the venue doesn’t allow them?
A night out with friends might not call for you to wear a blazer, so it’s trying to strike the balance between smart and casual without overdoing it for the occasion.
Look at the venue, think about the type of occasion you’re dressing for and then take inspiration from some of the images below.
Why It’s Importantv
Personally smart casual is something I always strive towards. Too formal often makes your style look to corporate, and in some instances it looks like you’ve tried too hard. Bridging that balance isn’t difficult, just don’t overthink it.
