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    She's Your Friend » Beauty Tips & Style

    Business Casual Dresses for Women

    by Joanna Stephens Published: Oct 28, 2022 · Updated: Feb 7, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links. We earn commission from purchases made. ·

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    a woman wearing a dress at her office and text overlay that reads the best business casual dresses for women in business

    Business casual doesn't always have to be pant suits and blouses, there are some fabulous dresses that are work place perfect too!

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    • Gorgeous Business Casual Dresses
    • What can you not wear for business casual?
    • Business Casual FAQ

    Gorgeous Business Casual Dresses

    1. Grace Karin

    a two colored pink and black dress

    Grace Karin has a large selection of gorgeous work wear especially this long sleeve dress. It's conservative, while still be chic.

    2. Leopard Print Midi Dress

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    If you need to add some leopard print to your work wardrobe, this leopard print midi dress is elegant!

    3. Pleated Midi Dress

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    This pleated dress is another classy option for business casual. It even comes with a stylish belt to add some flare!

    4. Geometric patterned dress

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    A fun pattern for business casual dresses is geometric. This dress checks all the boxes for being stylish, comfy, and office ready!

    5. A line striped dress (with pockets)

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    Any dress that has pockets is already a winner right away, but this striped dress especially! It's cute, business casual, and has usable pockets.

    What can you not wear for business casual?

    • Avoid very short dresses.
    • Avoid dresses that show a lot of cleavage.
    • Patterns are okay, but nothing too loud.
    • Avoid loud colors too.

    Business Casual FAQ

    What's the best sleeve length for business casual?

    Ideally short sleeve and long sleeve are best. If you have a favorite dress that is more tank top, pair it with a structured cardigan or blazer.

    What are the 5 elements of traditional business casual dress for professionals?

    1. Modest- business casual is not the time to be wearing super revealing clothes.
    2. Neutral colors-for a traditional business casual dress, find neutral colors or very muted colors.
    3. Properly sized-make sure the clothes fit you properly, because baggy clothes should be avoided.
    4.Quality over quantity-it is much better to have a few really great pieces that will last you a long time. This is where having a capsule wardrobe might be a good idea.
    5.Comfortable-depending on your work setting, you will want to still feel comfortable throughout the workday so choose items accordingly.

    Can short dresses be business casual?

    Typically no. Business casual is usually at or below your knee for dress length. It will all depend on your office though so ask HR if you are unsure.

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