Sorority definition of business casual?
 

A sorority that I really am interested in is having a mini-orientation. It's a latin sorority and the dress code was business casual. What is considered business causal? Sunday best? Is this acceptable?

And yes I'm not Hispanic or of Latin descent.


http://pinterest.com/pin/429390145695931700/

http://pinterest.com/pin/429390145695931698/

Unfortunately those pictures are super dark but from what I can tell it looks good. Knee length dress and blazer. Not sure if boots would work with it or not though.

To me, the dress looks a little odd with the blazer (it looks like a tube top and too summery), but might pair better with a cardigan.

Other things that work well for business casual:
-Cardigans
-Fitted sweaters
-Pencil skirts
-Trousers / work-appropriate pants
-Many "work-style" dresses: close to the knee, covering up top, A-line or pencil, non-shiny or flashy material

I found some great montages:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HpeUerq8cR...ess+casual.JPG

http://adiana.me/wp-content/uploads/...oung_women.jpg

http://smartcasualdresscode.com/wp-c...2c-300x243.jpg

http://marzuqtrading.com/wp-content/...bs_Woman-1.jpg

I think this is a good mix of ideas. I wouldn't wear that dress in a business casual situation. I agree that it is a bit too summery, with or without the blazer.

I would avoid any pattern that is busier than a stripe. The examples given above are very good.

FYI, since I look horrible in suits, I have several dresses of one color or another, and blazers that compliment them. One of the blazers, and one of the dresses are floral, and since I don't wear them together ( :rolleyes: ), they work well.

LAblondeGPhi, I absolutely love the pants outfit with the ivory blazer with black lapels!

I think for an orientation, the pics posted are just fine, and you don't need to run out and get something else or borrow something ill-fitting.