• As aforementioned, you should keep the majority of your workwear neutral-colored: blacks, browns, beiges, white, navy, etc. If the essential pieces of your work wardrobe are neutrals, you can then bring in the occasional pop of color to brighten the outfit and mix and match your basics to create stylish looks over and over again.
• Don’t wear jeans (unless dark wash or black), low-rise pants, shorts, flip-flops, sweatpants, short skirts, or anything shorter than four inches above the knee. No tank tops, crop tops, graphic tees, etc.
• If your top is even slightly sheer, add a tank underneath it.
• Don’t wear baggy or too-tight clothing.
• Do try and get your clothing tailored. It is a foolproof way to ensure your clothing fits perfectly.
• Don’t wear wrinkled clothing. Always iron or dry-clean to ensure it’s in pristine condition.
• It goes without saying that you don’t want to be showing cleavage. A good rule of thumb is the same four-inch rule that applies to your hemline: a top should be no lower than four inches below your collarbone. Likewise, your hemline, if wearing a skirt or dress, should be no shorter than four inches above the knee.
• Be mindful of your undergarments as well. They should fit well and not be seen through your outerwear.
• Business casual dresses should not be bodycon or tight-fitting; should fall to the knee or just above it; should not be low-cut; should not be spaghetti-strapped or strapless, and should not be full-length.

And now that we have the basics covered, let’s look at some actual outfits. I learn best by seeing examples and if you are like that too then these pictures of women’s business casual attire should give you a good idea of what we are going for. Keep in mind that your workplace environment might be a little more relaxed or a little more casual, and if you work in an industry like fashion, you might find you have a whole lot more range!