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What does 'smart casual' mean to you?

Flowmojo, 28 August, 2012 at 11:24 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 10

Mainly for men? Whats the 'line' with smart casual? polo shirts? i guess smart jeans are ok..

For women, would you wear a dressy dress or a daytime tea dress for smart casual? is it event dependant?

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Latest activity by Mellow_Yellow, 28 August, 2012 at 16:15
  • kharv
    Beginner March 2012
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    Men: smart jeans, open collar shirt, no white trainers

    Girls: I think generally girls dress 'smart-casual' anyway but what I'd wear would be event dependent. A pretty daytime dress more than likely.

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  • Pompey
    Beginner June 2012
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    Smart casual to me has always been no denim.

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  • Missus S
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    For men, relaxed night out attire- nice jeans, smart polo top or open shirt.

    Girls I'd say more smart daytime. Pretty dress, tailored shorts or nice trousers, maybe even a nice pair of skinnys, and a pretty top

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  • *Funky*
    Beginner January 2001
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    Smart (usually dark) jeans, no sportswear, branded trainers, tshirts or polo shirts by the likes of Nike etc.

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  • *Ducky*
    Beginner July 2012
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    It probably depends what the 'smart casual' event was.

    If it was a relaxed affair, Ozzy boy would probably wear jeans and a open-collared shirt. Probably with the sleeves rucked-up (he always does this!)

    If it was a bit more formal, I would try and persuade him to wear chino-type trousers over jeans, and a slightly smarter shirt with the sleeves down, but still no tie and open collar. Never white trainers, probably his brown shoes.

    For me, again depending on what it was. Either a sundress or maxi for a day thing, or a cocktail/party type dress for an evening.

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  • ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
    Beginner January 2012
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    At the "lowest" level...

    Men: smart dark jeans, open-collar shirt in more formal cut/pattern (not lumberjack checks), sleeves up OK, shoes.

    Women: smart dark jeans with nice shoes, nice "going out" top, little cardi, bag/earrings.

    Anything over and above this fine but never a tie and never a prom dress!

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  • Ali_G
    Beginner October 2012
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    No trainers, tracksuits or hoodies. Or vests.

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  • Vanilla Pod
    Beginner September 2011
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    Smart jeans or chinos, short sleeved/rolled up sleeves shirt, no trainers.

    Girls- I would wear either a day dress or nice skinnies, dressy/slinky top and heels/wedges. Hair done, nice make up but not going out make up and jewellery.

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  • Tizzie
    Beginner June 2012
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    That's the worst thing someone could say to me!! My H says smart casual constantly. Id wear a smart dress, flats and a cardi or something. Not a LBD and not leggings somewhere in the middle.

    My H would normally wear smart shoes, plain dark jeans and a smart shirt. If it was a bit more on the smart side he would wear suit trousers.

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  • Mellow_Yellow
    Beginner May 2012
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    See, for men, I view smart casual as smart denims (dark) and a non-work shirt.

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