Business Casual

[abaez]

I start a new job on monday at a law firm in downtown L.A.

The dress code is business casual, I'm wondering what exactly is business casual. Some people say kahki's with a polo shirt but I would think that is a little too casual for this place.

Would suit pants/tie without the jacket be considered business casual? I'm also wondering about shirts, lets say you have a shirt that you are supposed to wear with a tie, but don't wear a tie with it and just leave the top button unbottoned, is that a no no or casual? And is there such a thing as a collared/button down shirt that isn't meant to be worn without a tie or would it just be the same?

With pants, is there anything inbetween suit pants and khakis? I'm more worried about the pants as a good pair of slacks cost like $100 and I would need a couple I have plenty of suit shirts though.

Lastly, anyone have any suggestions on where to buy some business casual pants?

 

[TheChort]

My recomendation would be to show up on the first day with the highest level of what you consider business casual (shirt w/tie but no jacket or maybe a blazer) and figure it out from what all the other employees are wearing.

 

[Spoooon]

Try checking this place out.

 

[abaez]

Yea, I was going to play it safe and do that for awhile. I guess that's the best way to go then but I wanted to buy some pants tomorrow and wanted to get an idea but ok.

 

[FoBoT]

you can always take the tie off

 

[krunchykrome]

Originally posted by: abaez
I start a new job on monday at a law firm in downtown L.A.

The dress code is business casual, I'm wondering what exactly is business casual. Some people say kahki's with a polo shirt but I would think that is a little too casual for this place.

Would suit pants/tie without the jacket be considered business casual? I'm also wondering about shirts, lets say you have a shirt that you are supposed to wear with a tie, but don't wear a tie with it and just leave the top button unbottoned, is that a no no or casual? And is there such a thing as a collared/button down shirt that isn't meant to be worn without a tie or would it just be the same?

With pants, is there anything inbetween suit pants and khakis? I'm more worried about the pants as a good pair of slacks cost like $100 and I would need a couple I have plenty of suit shirts though.

Lastly, anyone have any suggestions on where to buy some business casual pants?

Khakis and polos is casual in a business environment.
What business casual means is some nice slacks and a button down shirt. No tie is required. Some nice loafers will work too. Business casual means you can be relaxed and more "casual" than you would be normally, but you must remember you are still in a business environment and you still must project a certain image.

Here is the rule of thumb:
When in doubt, don't wear it.

 

[TheChort]

Here is the rule of thumb:
When in doubt, don't wear it.

Shouldn't it be the other way around.
Especially if you don't want to look bad on your first day, wouldn't it be better to look overdressed than underdressed?

 

[Svnla]

I would rather show up on my first day overdress than underdress. Remember, first impression is very important in business.

One more thing, dress in "what you want to be in the future of your career" rather than "what/where you are right now". Good luck.

Here is my company dress code: Absolutely no jeans or t shirts or no collar shirts. I wear nice khaki pants with long sleeve shirts in cool weather and khaki pants with polo shirts in the summer. Nice brown or black shoes.

BTW, we are not allow to wear shirts with big logos.

 

[krunchykrome]

Originally posted by: TheChort

Here is the rule of thumb:
When in doubt, don't wear it.

Shouldn't it be the other way around.
Especially if you don't want to look bad on your first day, wouldn't it be better to look overdressed than underdressed?

Thats what I meant.

When in doubt about a certain garment, it's probably not a smart choice to wear it.
Your doubt in it obviously means others will question it.

 

[JulesMaximus]

One more thing, dress in "what you want to be in the future of your career" rather than "what/where you are right now". Good luck.

Fvck, I want to be in shorts and a t-shirt. Which is what I'm wearing to work tomorrow. I love casual Fridays...especially when I'm only going to be there for a few hours.