Have you ever been invited to an occasion where the dress code specified was dressy casual? Wondering what could that mean? It just means that you have to dress in an assertive way but do not have to necessarily abide by any stringent rules. The degree of formality should decide what kind of dress you would have to choose. The main idea here is to make you feel comfortable and at the same time maintain a level of professionalism.
Casual clothing comprises of T-shirts, shorts, jeans while formal wear
includes stiffer work shirts and trousers or skirts. A dressy casual code for men would mean khakis, chinos and dress pants paired with polo shirts, turtlenecks, button down shirts with or without jacket. If you want to move more towards the dressier style, richer fabrics would be a better choice.
For women, there are lots of creative options—long or short skirts, jeans with a dressy top or a satin blouse. Cardigans, sweaters or jackets can also be added to complete the look and accessories like bags, jewelry should be in tune with the ensemble. There are choices galore to take your pick from and go with something that brings out your personality the best!