Here’s How To Dress For Work: 4 Types of Office Dress Codes

by Divya Pal

It’s finally happening! Office life is slowly picking up the space again. And with it comes the big question of what to wear after spending such a long time in strictly stretchy pants and T-shirts. The good news? We’ve got you covered!
When you work from the office it is important to find the appropriate business attire that makes you feel comfortable and confident. The outfits that you wear to work are a way to convey your professionalism and show the type of work environment you belong to. While there are many types of business attire for men, each workplace demands to follow a certain dress code according to different situations. Typically, there are four types of corporate dress codes; business formal, business professional, business casual, and casual. Below, we have listed some general tips and tricks to help you dress smartly for every kind of workplace.
Business Professional Attire
When you dress in business professional attire, you are generally expected to wear conservative clothing that portrays you in a professional manner. This traditional business attire is the everyday office wear for industries like finance, banking, government, and law. A suit or pantsuit, a button-down shirt, and a blazer are the must-have for the business professional dress code.

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Business Formal Attire
The dress-up version of business professional is business formal. An upgrade from your normal day-to-day professional outfits, here you are dressing to impress. Generally reserved for events such as award ceremonies and benefit dinners, opt for options like dark-coloured suits, dress shirts, and dress shoes. To complete the look, style it with a minimalist belt and cufflinks.

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Business Casual Attire
Business casual may necessarily not mean casual – what it actually means is that you do not need to wear a suit or tie. However, it includes a collared and button-up shirt or sweater on top, trousers, and closed-toe shoes that look professional. Business casual is a good way to dress for working environments where it falls somewhere between business professional and casual.

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Smart Casual Attire
An upgraded version of casual wear, smart casuals are aptly suited for job interviews, client meetings, and events at casual workplaces. For a smart-casual dress code, bring out more of the on-trend attire like patterned ties, Khaki trousers, checked button-down shirts, sneakers or tennis shoes, etc. Including a multitude of colours, patterns and accessories can help accent your relaxed yet business-appropriate look.

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