The Professional dress code is the most common dress code in business wear. At this level, suits are optional and the rules are less strict. Women can have more fun with different fabrics, textures, patterns, and tops. This level of dress has a comfortable yet polished look, and gives the impression of a down-to-business attitude. If you’re in Formal Corporate/Corporate business attire from Monday – Friday, the Professional dress code will be the perfect interpretation for “Casual Fridays” at your office. At this level of dress, personality starts to become appropriate as a part of ‘playing by the rules.’
- Bottoms: Hooray! This is the first business dress code where either skirts or trousers are appropriate.
- Third Layer: A layer over your top is required here, a jacket or tailored sweater would work well, and in this scenario, jackets aren’t required to match the bottom.
- Shirts: Blouses, shells and tops in a variety of colours are all acceptable and smaller patterns are welcome! Fabrics and silhouettes should still be refined and polished. Necklines can start to deepen just a bit – around 2″ lower than your collar bone max.
- Hosiery: Sheer black hosiery or nude hosiery that matches your skin tone is required as the legs should not be bare.
- Shoes: Black or neutral pumps or trouser shoes are ideal, but different textures can now be introduced. Leather, suede, and elegant, minimal details are appropriate too.
- Belts: Coordinating with the shoes is still à propos at this level of dress. The belt should be classic smooth textured leather.
- Accessories: Jewelry can take on a bit of personality, with white, yellow, platinum, or gold metals still being the thing to do. Show a bit of personality with eyewear, but save your truly fashion-forward pairs for your off-time.
- Bags: Leather and neutral bags are ideal.
- Grooming: Grooming can make this look stand out. Modern, well-styled hair and neutral, fresh makeup or even a great red lip are perfect. Keep your manicure neutral and soft, and at a classic length to polish your look.
Here is our take on this dress code:
- Professional Dress
For our take on the men’s version of this dress code, click here.
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