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Old 09-08-2014, 11:48 PM
Kiekie895 Kiekie895 is offline
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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.


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Old 09-09-2014, 12:50 AM
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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.
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Old 09-09-2014, 04:52 AM
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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:






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Old 09-09-2014, 12:30 PM
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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:







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.
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Old 09-09-2014, 02:42 PM
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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 ( ), they work well.

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