Is this outfit okay for business casual day?!

[katiecouture19]

Skirts are not recommended, so my sister and I came up with this outfit. What do you guys think?

THESE PANTS:

(or something similar)

THIS BLAZER:

(or something similar)

and a cute/colorful tank top with all black high heels and layered pearls. opinions? suggestions? anything helps!

[victoriana]

I would say definitely no, for both things. White pants, in general, get dirty VERY easily. The last thing you want is to be walking around with a really obvious stain during recruitment. It will make you more nervous than you already will be. Plus, in some areas, white after labor day is considered a fashion faux-pas. The jacket is much too "punk" and definitely not business casual. Stay away from statement zippers for recruitment.

For a business casual event I would definitely stick to some nice black slacks from Express or someplace similar, and go with a nice blouse in a color that complements your skin and hair. If you want, you can layer over a more traditional one-button blazer. Keep it classic and classy.

[Smile_Awhile]

Originally Posted by victoriana

I would say definitely no, for both things. White pants, in general, get dirty VERY easily. The last thing you want is to be walking around with a really obvious stain during recruitment. It will make you more nervous than you already will be. Plus, in some areas, white after labor day is considered a fashion faux-pas. The jacket is much too "punk" and definitely not business casual. Stay away from statement zippers for recruitment.

For a business casual event I would definitely stick to some nice black slacks from Express or someplace similar, and go with a nice blouse in a color that complements your skin and hair. If you want, you can layer over a more traditional one-button blazer. Keep it classic and classy.

I would also look at a pencil skirt, or one of the full skirts that are currently in style. But for both of these, it must be to the knee!

ETA: Sorry, didn't read the OP closely enough. Should have slept first!

[DubaiSis]

Um, no skirts allowed. That's her conundrum! The style of pant is fine, but I'd steer away from white as well, unless it's a really short day. My primary concern with the top is while you'd look stylish, you'd be MELTING. I hate that they've used the phrase "business casual" because what you've chosen is that, but probably not appropriate. I think they probably mean something along the lines of khakis and a polo (or something a smidge fancier than a polo). Do they have pictures on their website? Keep digging. I was looking on one school's site and I had to find the pictures via google because the site wasn't arranged well.

[victoriana]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

Um, no skirts allowed. That's her conundrum.

When she said that skirts weren't recommended, I was thinking that it was because of the chance that they may have to sit on the floor for skits or crafts. However, If she gets a knee-length skirt and she knows how to keep her legs closed or wears spanx underneath, she should be able to pull it off. Now if Panhellenic has straight up banned skirts rather than recommended against them, ignore this advice

[BluPhire]

Originally Posted by victoriana

When she said that skirts weren't recommended, I was thinking that it was because of the chance that they may have to sit on the floor for skits or crafts. However, If she gets a knee-length skirt and she knows how to keep her legs closed or wears spanx underneath, she should be able to pull it off. Now if Panhellenic has straight up banned skirts rather than recommended against them, ignore this advice

Not to steer to much into your convo, but if it says skirts aren't recommended, it is a passive aggressive way of saying they don't want skirts.

It's like a black tie optional event. The organizers envisioned the event to be black tie, but felt they were doing something good by saying optional, but it only hurts the invitee when you are the few that doesn't come in black tie while the majority does.

This is a good learning experience for life so I would first look at the history of this event, have, in the past, everybody not worn skirts even if they say not recommended? If so I would find some pants.

[Benzgirl]

If you need to ask......don't!

[AnotherKD]

I know someone suggested khakis, but I don't see them as "business casual" at all. Unless they're really nice khakis. Express and the like have some calf-length pants that are tailored, and I think something like that would look really nice with a cute shirt or tank top plus a little shrug. Nothing too fancy/sparkly/etc, but something tasteful. For instance, I could see black calf-length tailored pants, a bright pink shirt that's not too tight, and a black shrug.

[FSUZeta]

if you are rushing in a few weeks somewhere in the south, anything solid black is going to make you as hot as blue blazes, and the weather is going to be broiling.

OP, I don't think that Panhellenic is expecting pnms to wear any type of coat or blazer. Probably just a pair of nice slacks and a nice blouse. You can always come prepared with a couple of possibilities and then check with your recruitment counselor.

[AnotherKD]

Originally Posted by FSUZeta

if you are rushing in a few weeks somewhere in the south, anything solid black is going to make you as hot as blue blazes, and the weather is going to be broiling.

OP, I don't think that Panhellenic is expecting pnms to wear any type of coat or blazer. Probably just a pair of nice slacks and a nice blouse. You can always come prepared with a couple of possibilities and then check with your recruitment counselor.

She's in Indiana.

[DubaiSis]

It's still going to be hot, unless it's winter rush, in which case it's going to be FREEZING. So there you go. Welcome to the Midwest.

[AnotherKD]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

It's still going to be hot, unless it's winter rush, in which case it's going to be FREEZING. So there you go. Welcome to the Midwest.

Yeah, I grew up in the Midwest and rushed in the Midwest. It was just a suggestion.

[agzg]

Slacks + nice blouse with a cardigan if you need it. Make your cardigan "goes" with your outfit.

Please tell me it's not just me that has 3,000 cardigans in varying style/colors.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by AnotherKD

I know someone suggested khakis, but I don't see them as "business casual" at all.

The consensus here on GC is that "business casual" is a really stupid thing to have named this round. The last thing you want to look like is a stuffy 50 year old woman working at a stuffy financial firm or something.

That being said - just say no to white pants. I personally kind of dig the jacket, if it's your style.

[AnotherKD]

Originally Posted by 33girl

The consensus here on GC is that "business casual" is a really stupid thing to have named this round. The last thing you want to look like is a stuffy 50 year old woman working at a stuffy financial firm or something.

That being said - just say no to white pants. I personally kind of dig the jacket, if it's your style.

I didn't know that what I suggested was akin to what a stuffy 50-year-old financial planner would wear... that being said, I heard khakis, and my first thought was the kind of khakis that I have seen that are kind of in the shape of "mom jeans" (no offense to the mothers out there, it's just an expression). I would agree that "business casual" is a stupid name for a round, especially since skirts/dresses aren't recommended.

ETA: I guess some people don't grasp the meaning of "business casual" inside of the office, either. Not more than a few years ago, the office I was in had a few interns. There was a recent college grad who was doing a summer internship before heading off to law school, and one day she showed up in a super short skirt and a CROP TOP. SMH