Smart Casual Business Attire

In today's society, people are encouraged to express their personalities through their clothing and accessories. It is difficult to do so when you are restricted with a dress code in your career.  Thanks to the rapid changes in our societies, from the way people dress to the way people behave, business attire is slowly getting more relaxed and lenient in the workplace.  The next type of business attire is just a notch below traditional is smart casual.

For men, smart casual involves: 

• Sport Jackets With Ties 
•  Dress Pants 
• Button Down Shirts
• Turtle Neck
• Dress Shoes
• Subtle Accessories (Similar to traditional) 

For women, smart casual involves: 

• Jacket or Dressy Sweater
• Dress Pants or Skirt 
• Blouse
• Dress Shirt
• Turtleneck 
• Dress Shoes
• Subtle Accessories (Similar to traditional) 

It is very important to understand the type of dress code in your workplace because every job has different requirements.  It is also important to understand the slight differences between traditional and smart casual business because you do not want to be too casual, especially if your workplace does not allow it.  

QUESTION:  What are some of your favourite stores to shop in for a smart casual outfits without breaking the bank? 
One of my favourite places is Dynamite. You can find great dress pants & tailored jackets, as well as dress shirts, blouses, and great accessories. 

All information was found on http://humanresources.about.com/od/glossaryb/g/what-is-business-attire.htm & http://www.casualpower.com/business_casual_tips/biz_attire.html