What is ‘smart casual’ for women

[bimble]

Is it my normal trousers and boots type thing or does the “smart” part mean not that. Cos that’s just casual and not smart.
It’s tomorrow I very can’t be arsed but kind of have to go.
I know what it means for men but what about me ? Work event but not a meeting an evening thing.

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[planetgeli]

Pink crocs, without a doubt.

 

[danny la rouge]

https://www.thetrendspotter.net/smart-casual-dress-code-for-women/

 

[danny la rouge]

I know what it means for men

Is it “wear a clean t-shirt”?

 

[bimble]

https://www.thetrendspotter.net/smart-casual-dress-code-for-women/

This is not a helpful link.
Polished bit relaxed, that’s me.

 

[JimW]

Probably not Tank Girl cosplay. HTH.

 

[ElizabethofYork]

Black trousers, short-sleeve top.

 

[weepiper]

This is why I still work in a bike shop aged 45.

 

[ouirdeaux]

Nobody knows what smart casual means, particularly in the summer.

As long as nothing's torn or showing flesh in allegedly questionable places, you should be OK.

 

[Epona]

I just always take it to mean that stuff like ripped jeans, joggers/trackies, sports shorts, work boots, flip flops etc. is out.

Just what you'd wear out to a restaurant where you didn't want to look scruffy should be fine.

 

[Magnus McGinty]

Formal would be a suit. Smart casual - summer clothes? Not sportswear though.
I’m obviously not an expert on this.

 

[bimble]

Formal would be a suit. Smart casual - summer clothes? Not sportswear though.
I’m obviously not an expert on this.

This is the girl version. Your version’s easy, just not matching jacket and troos that’s it isn’t it.

 

[Magnus McGinty]

This is the girl version. Your version’s easy, just not matching jacket and troos that’s it isn’t it.

I meant the girl version. So a summer dress or light slacks. Sandals would be acceptable but not trainers etc.

 

[Magnus McGinty]

Actually trainers are casual so maybe lol

 

[ElizabethofYork]

Don't say "slacks".

Ghastly word.

 

[bimble]

I’ll think about this in the morning, do have one thing that might be the answer. Sort of very long linen jackety thing that makes me look expensive & arty whatever it’s worn on top of, or so I like to imagine . Don’t feel like dressing up in an actual dress.

 

[QueenOfGoths]

I just always take it to mean that stuff like ripped jeans, joggers/trackies, sports shorts, work boots, flip flops etc. is out.

Just what you'd wear out to a restaurant where you didn't want to look scruffy should be fine.

This is how I see it too.

Not scruffy, not work wear or sports wear though i would say a decent pair of trainers could be seen as smart casual.

Something that's more dressy than everyday but less dressy than formal wear.

 

[Magnus McGinty]

Don't say "slacks".

Ghastly word.

I’m just trying to make the distinction between comfy trousers and formal ones. What word would you use?

 

[Aladdin]

https://www.thetrendspotter.net/smart-casual-dress-code-for-women/

No way ... I think most of those are too fussy and smart casual doesn't mean high heels any time..in my book.

Dark straight leg denims.
Nice classy belt. White shirt / blouse and blazer. Flat slip ons. That would be my smart casual as in for work.

 

[Looby]

What’s the event?

 

[ElizabethofYork]

I’m just trying to make the distinction between comfy trousers and formal ones. What word would you use?

Trousers.

Sorry, probably just me. i have an irrational hatred of slacks.

 

[Sue]

I meant the girl version. So a summer dress or light slacks. Sandals would be acceptable but not trainers etc.

This. Except no-one's said 'slacks' since about 1946.

 

[Magnus McGinty]

Trousers.

Sorry, probably just.me. i have an irrational hatred of slacks.

Trousers sounds formal to me though.

 

[bimble]

No way ... I think most of those are too fussy and smart casual doesn't mean high heels any time..in my book.

Dark straight leg denims.
Nice classy belt. White shirt / blouse and blazer. Flat slip ons. That would be my smart casual as in for work.

This is good practical stuff thank you.

 

[Looby]

I meant the girl version. So a summer dress or light slacks. Sandals would be acceptable but not trainers etc.

Trainers probably would be ok now. The world has changed, thank fuck.

 

[bimble]

What’s the event?

It’s at “ the Shoreditch arts club” . Charity event. Yes throw your rotten veg at me now.

 

[JimW]

Don't go as smart causal by accident, or one thing might lead to another.

 

[Sue]

It’s at “ the Shoreditch arts club” . Charity event. Yes throw your rotten veg at me now.

Oh, I'd reckon you can wear whatever then.

 

[Looby]

It’s at “ the Shoreditch arts club” . Charity event. Yes throw your rotten veg at me now.

Then I’d go more towards casual than smart personally but I’m quite wedded to my trainers.
Any pictures online of previous events? I do get anxious about getting it completely wrong.

 

[The39thStep]

It’s at “ the Shoreditch arts club” . Charity event. Yes throw your rotten veg at me now.

Full of bohemian types . Wear what you want .