Top 5 forms of Business casuals for women

So, What is business casuals for women?
Business casuals for women are an informal form of Business attire that you can move around in on a daily basis without seeming too overly dressed or uncomfortable in your own skin.

In my opinion, business casuals should reflect professionalism and modernity as a package. A balance of the two combinations is necessary to achieve a polished and well thought out look. On the first day of your job, it is a safe bet to be slightly over dressed than your colleagues, but you will settle in fairly well if you pay attention and observe.

Some of my favorite tips on Where to buy business casuals for women are firstly, determining your price point or budget. Second, evaluating what your wardrobe currently consists of and what you are missing. Third, to avoid wasting time on shopping for everything all at once, make a list of stores and decide which items you would be looking for in the course of a day. My opinion would be to mix and match items from various stores to achieve a diversified and inexpensive look.

Figure 1.  Spring-Summer 08-CASUAL. [Photograph] by Doris Pooser, 2008,

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The below Top 5 forms of Business casuals for women reflects pairings you can experiment with, these pairings can be mixed and matched in accordance to your taste and preferences.

1) Pencil skirt with pointed toe or wedge shoes and a contrasting top. This look has a sharp and edgy feel to it, it can also be spiced up with a casual sweater vest, a trendy bolero or a blazer.

2) White business pants with a blue / pink blouse and a statement necklace. White has a very subtle and elegant feel to it, you can pair white with practically any color as it falls in the neutral colors category. A statement necklace can help pull your look together and make you appear more organized and put together.

3) Black business pants with a dark shade blouse. Black being a neutral color is capable of pairings with any dark or light shade top. You can even throw on a printed scarf to put this look together.

4) Casual Business dress with a long trench / waistcoat and pointed toe shoes. This look has been a favorite of women since ages as it helps elongate your legs and give you a classy and sophisticated feel.

5) If your office environment is more laid back and relaxed, you can throw on a floral printed business casual dress with a jacket and a belt for those summer months.

What I find is that classy yet affordable Business casual tops for women can be much harder to find than those expensive business dresses / trench coats available abundantly at Le chateau or Zara stores. Would you like to share your insight on stores offering a wide range of Business casual tops for women?

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