https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reassure-me---jeans-can-be-business-casual-right Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 19:32:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reassure-me---jeans-can-be-business-casual-right#post-1011227 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 13:27:33 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1011227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to see Angie has you straightened out and good luck IK! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reassure-me---jeans-can-be-business-casual-right#post-1011225 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 13:22:39 +0000 Lisa 1011225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I work in a business casual office and wear jeans regularly.&nbsp; I do prefer mid or darker washes and I usually shy away from them with sneakers (I'm a boots gal anyway).&nbsp; Blazer, jeans and boots is one of my favorite outfit formulas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reassure-me---jeans-can-be-business-casual-right#post-1011206 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 13:04:26 +0000 Thistle 1011206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tech business casual, in my part of the world, means jeans all the way. Tech casual would include surfer shorts by me.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reassure-me---jeans-can-be-business-casual-right#post-1011171 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 12:03:15 +0000 Anonymous 1011171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In my office they are, and I've started wearing them. I just make sure the denim is dark and not in any way distressed, and that the rest of my outfit isn't casual. This summer, I've grown fond of wearing skinny jeans with a flowy dressy top, nice sandals&nbsp;and jewelry. When the weather cools down, I'll switch to boots and either add a vest or jacket or wear a pullover sweater.</p> <p>For me, the key to surrendering my waistline and wearing a flowy dressy top is to size down and make sure the top doesn't have too much fabric, if you know what I mean. I don't want to look pregnant. It's been difficult to find such tops, but they're out there. You just have to keep an eye out for them.</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reassure-me---jeans-can-be-business-casual-right#post-1011126 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 10:46:07 +0000 Susie 1011126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes it varies. Business casual in my company definitely includes jeans. If one of our IT guys wears khakis, we ask if he is going to an interview or a funeral! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reassure-me---jeans-can-be-business-casual-right#post-1011117 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 09:58:41 +0000 kkards 1011117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>business casual means what ever that particular company wants it to mean.... i would ask.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reassure-me---jeans-can-be-business-casual-right#post-1011094 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 07:58:46 +0000 VernieJane 1011094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, you're fine. Dark jeans CAN be business casual, but ONLY if there are:<br />not skinny jeans, but rather regular fit and preferably boot cut<br />with heels or cute shoes, not sneakers or flip flops<br />paired with a nice top, blazer, sweater, etc. <br />and jewelry</p> <p>And, a creative position in Austin? I wouldn't even worry about buying real pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reassure-me---jeans-can-be-business-casual-right#post-1011089 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 07:40:12 +0000 ManidipaM 1011089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck, IK. Just stomp on them with your killer shoes on until they say yes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reassure-me---jeans-can-be-business-casual-right#post-1011080 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 07:11:27 +0000 Deborah 1011080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck and based on other comments sounds like what you are proposing will be perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reassure-me---jeans-can-be-business-casual-right#post-1011072 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 06:18:39 +0000 Desmo April 1011072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems like there is a wide range of business casual. Technically my office is business casual, but the reality is actually super casual. Direct quote from the HR Director, "keep it clean and non offensive". I wear jeans about 95% of the time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reassure-me---jeans-can-be-business-casual-right#post-1011058 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 05:10:02 +0000 Jeanie 1011058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, most people in tech seem to wear jeans. &nbsp;Some dress codes don't allow holes so hole-y BFs make be out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reassure-me---jeans-can-be-business-casual-right#post-1011017 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 03:30:29 +0000 rae 1011017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hehe. Chinos is a dealbreaker! But yeah, I cannot picture a tech office without jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reassure-me---jeans-can-be-business-casual-right#post-1011008 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 03:09:46 +0000 ironkurtin 1011008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh thank goodness. I was about to start hyperventilating. "Sorry honey, I turned down the job. They wanted me to wear CHINOS." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reassure-me---jeans-can-be-business-casual-right#post-1011006 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 03:08:06 +0000 Angie 1011006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh. TECH biz casual is another animal. Wear jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reassure-me---jeans-can-be-business-casual-right#post-1011003 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 03:03:46 +0000 Suz 1011003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, okay. Well...if the people who work there say they wear jeans, then I guess they mean "smart casual."&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reassure-me---jeans-can-be-business-casual-right#post-1011002 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 03:02:16 +0000 ironkurtin 1011002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm interviewing for a job in Austin that says it is business casual (tech). I have talked to people there who say everyone wears jeans; plus I'd be in a creative role. But if really no jeans, I am in trouble. I don't think I even own real pants.</p> <p>Suz, PNW is next year. Waiting... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reassure-me---jeans-can-be-business-casual-right#post-1011001 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 03:00:58 +0000 Suz 1011001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah. I was wrong. Shows you what I know. But then I work at home!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reassure-me---jeans-can-be-business-casual-right#post-1010996 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 02:56:37 +0000 Angie 1010996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Usually, business casual means no jeans. Jeans are smart casual. But casual Friday means jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reassure-me---jeans-can-be-business-casual-right#post-1010995 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 02:55:55 +0000 Suz 1010995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. But it does depend on the environment.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think for Pacific NW, no problem.&nbsp;</p> <p><i>(Did you get the job??)</i> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reassure-me---jeans-can-be-business-casual-right#post-1010994 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 02:54:42 +0000 ironkurtin 1010994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like, nice dark jeans worn with dressier-type shirts and jackets and shoes. </p>