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Advice needed... Smart/Casual
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As you may well know I have managed to bag a job (yay) and I start next week so I need to buy some clothing to wear whilst at work. The lady on the phone suggested Smart/Casual - which is often very different depending on where you work. I will be in a records depot type place (not seeing patients) and when I went for my interview everyone there was wearing cardis/checked shirts/jeans/sweat pants!
That I would not class as smart casual - would you?
What should I buy? I want to be comfy and to obviously fit in but I wonder what their definition of smart casual really is? Maybe it means tidy/non scruffy clothing that isn't offensive?
Suggestions? I don't want to buy anything too smart lol
That I would not class as smart casual - would you?
What should I buy? I want to be comfy and to obviously fit in but I wonder what their definition of smart casual really is? Maybe it means tidy/non scruffy clothing that isn't offensive?
Suggestions? I don't want to buy anything too smart lol
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.if the people you saw are the ones you'll be working with, there's your answer. All the same, it wouldn't hurt to start out just a little bit smarter until you're sure of the lie of the land.
No, I wouldn't normally call jeans smart casual though if they were neatly pressed rather than distressed they might just be, I suppose.
No, I wouldn't normally call jeans smart casual though if they were neatly pressed rather than distressed they might just be, I suppose.
Thanks Guys and thanks Mazie.
I was going to steer clear of jeans (although I do live in them generally) see every job I have had I have been able to wear what I want as it is very relaxed so this is a first for me. I shall buy some nice trousers, simple tops and the odd cardi I think. I am sure they will tell me the in's and out's when I start.
I was going to steer clear of jeans (although I do live in them generally) see every job I have had I have been able to wear what I want as it is very relaxed so this is a first for me. I shall buy some nice trousers, simple tops and the odd cardi I think. I am sure they will tell me the in's and out's when I start.
Never have liked cardigans, would prefer to see a nice modern casual jacket! Three pairs of nice casual linen type trousers, a couple of pairs of comfortable loafers and tops ranging from plain T-shirts to whatever suits you and isn't too fussy. Also agree with jno, go smartish to start with and then follow your instincts. Above all be comfortable in what you wear.
Good luck.
Good luck.
LOL @ 4get! Well done greedyfly, all the ideas are good so far - you will soon get the hang of the local dress code once you've been there a few days. Personally I find I work better if I am "dressed" - on the odd occasion when I go in dressed more casually (perhaps with no meetings), my mind is less on the job in hand.
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